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Consumer Guide Keyboards & Mice <br>Expert Reviews
Most laptops and desktop computers include a basic keyboard for entering data and some kind of mouse or trackpad for controlling your cursor. Upgrading to an ergonomic keyboard and mouse can help reduce your risk for repetitive stress injuries. Our expert reviews will help you compare features. Need help? Read the Keyboards & Mice Buying Guide before you buy.
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How Keyboards Work
When you look at all the extras and options that are available for keyboards, it can be hard to believe that their original design came from mechanical typewriters. Now, you can buy ergonomic keyboards that bear little resemblance to flat, rectangular models with ordinary square keys. Learn more about how keyboards work.

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The Microsoft Habu laser gaming mouse features unique customization options. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide....

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Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3200 Photo
Logitech's Cordless Desktop MX 3200 keyboard and mouse combo includes a number of Vista-only features. Go to Consumer Guide's review for more....

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Logitech EasyCall Desktop Photo
The Logitech EasyCall Desktop integrates VoIP into your input devices. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide....

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Logitech G7 Laser Cordless Mouse Photo
The Logitech G7 Laser Cordless Mouse is designed with gamers in mind, and the long battery life and precision responses are the proof. Read the full review....

Logitech (920-000264) Keyboard and Mouse Photo
Keyboard and Mouse, Connectivity: Wireless, Wireless Technology: RF, Mouse Motion Type: Laser, Color: Black, Silver, Platform(s): ... ...
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$47.00 - $118.00
Logitech TrackMan® Trackball (904353-0403) Photo
Trackball, Connectivity: Cable, Mouse Motion Type: Optical, Color: Gray, Platform(s): PC, Mac ...
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Keyboards & Mice FAQ

The first commercial typewriter, called the Remington Number 1, was designed by Christopher Sholes and used the "QWERTY" keyboard we are all familiar with. The story goes that he arranged the keys with the most common letters in hard-to-reach spots, to slow typists down and keep the typewriter from jamming. Learn more about QWERTY keyboards.
Most optical mice use a small, red light-emitting diode (LED) that bounces light off that surface onto a complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor. A recent innovation is a laser-based optical mouse sensor that detects more surface details compared to LED technology. Learn more about how optical mice work.
As you type, the processor in the keyboard analyzes the key matrix and determines what characters to send to the computer. It maintains these characters in its memory buffer and then sends the data. Learn more about how keyboards work.

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