Acer GP.MCE11.00Z mouse Office Right-hand RF Wireless + Bluetooth Optical 1200 DPI
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A comfortable, precise, easy-to-use mouse is an essential computing accessory, especially if you’re going to be working or gaming at your PC or laptop for long periods of time.
The thing is - as you’ll find when you explore the options here at Comet - there’s just so many options! So, which type of mouse is best for you?
We’ve outlined the main things to consider when buying a computer mouse below.
For many people, the first - and most important - choice they face is whether they want a wireless mouse or a wired mouse.
If you’re a casual computer user, or if you’re going to be using your mouse with something like a TV, then a wireless mouse is the best choice. Why? Because you don’t have to worry about getting tangled up with an inconvenient wire. Wireless mice are also great if you’re working on a laptop and want to be able to ‘grab and go’. Just pick it up and chuck it in your laptop bag. Easy!
So, why do wired computer mice exist? There are two main reasons - 1) many brands offer wired mice as a budget option, 2) wired mice are typically the preferred choice for gamers due to their rapid response times. If the latter is what you’re looking for, then explore our gaming mice collection.
A key factor to consider when choosing a mouse is ergonomics - this refers to how the body of the mouse is shaped - and how comfortable it is to use for long-periods of time.
It’s estimated that the typical computer user moves their mouse over 100 kilometres per year (and clicks their mouse over two million times during the same period). So, you definitely want to select a mouse that’s comfortable to use.
But, how do you know what’s right for you? It generally boils down to how you hold your mouse. Most of us use either the ‘claw’ or ‘palm’ method of holding a mouse.
If you’re a ‘claw’ user, then you move the mouse around and click it using your fingers (e.g. the thumb on the side and fingers across the top and other side of the mouse). If that’s how you use a computer mouse, then it’s best to buy a low-profile mouse like the Apple Magic Mouse or Acer Slim Wireless Mouse.
If you’re a palm user, then you rest your entire palm on the mouse and use that method to move and manipulate the mouse. Should you be this type of mouse user, then it’s recommended that you buy a larger, chunkier mouse. A great example is the Logitech Marathon mouse.
DPI is a metric that determines how sensitive a mouse is - important if you want to undertake any accurate work (e.g. using Photoshop).
For most people a mouse with a DPI ranging from 800 to 1500 will be sufficient for nearly any task. However, if you’re going to be using the mouse for gaming, you’re going to want a much higher DPI - 4000 DPI and beyond is not unheard of!
If you’re going to go down the wireless mouse route, then be sure to give some thought to how your chosen mouse is powered.
The key point here is whether you choose a mouse that is powered by removable batteries, or a mouse which has an in-built battery that is periodically charged via a cable.
Mice with removable batteries typically use one or two AAA batteries - which will often last weeks on end (although this does, of course, vary between manufacturers). These types of mice typically sit at the lower end of the price spectrum.
As for wireless mice with built-in batteries, these can be a little more expensive, but they do save you the hassle of having to buy and replace batteries on a periodic basis.
Naturally, here at Comet, we offer both types of wireless mice!
Aside from having an unbeatable range of computer mice at some of the best prices on the internet, Comet also has you covered when it comes to flexible payment options!
If you want to spread the cost of your new mouse, you can do so with Klarna Pay in 3 - which allows you to pay across three, interest-free payments.
Plus, do you need your new mouse in a hurry? Then you’ll love our express delivery option.
And, if you want to stay up-to-date with all our latest deals and discounts, why not sign up to our mailing list?
The thing is - as you’ll find when you explore the options here at Comet - there’s just so many options! So, which type of mouse is best for you?
We’ve outlined the main things to consider when buying a computer mouse below.
Wired or wireless?
For many people, the first - and most important - choice they face is whether they want a wireless mouse or a wired mouse.
If you’re a casual computer user, or if you’re going to be using your mouse with something like a TV, then a wireless mouse is the best choice. Why? Because you don’t have to worry about getting tangled up with an inconvenient wire. Wireless mice are also great if you’re working on a laptop and want to be able to ‘grab and go’. Just pick it up and chuck it in your laptop bag. Easy!
So, why do wired computer mice exist? There are two main reasons - 1) many brands offer wired mice as a budget option, 2) wired mice are typically the preferred choice for gamers due to their rapid response times. If the latter is what you’re looking for, then explore our gaming mice collection.
Ergonomics
A key factor to consider when choosing a mouse is ergonomics - this refers to how the body of the mouse is shaped - and how comfortable it is to use for long-periods of time.
It’s estimated that the typical computer user moves their mouse over 100 kilometres per year (and clicks their mouse over two million times during the same period). So, you definitely want to select a mouse that’s comfortable to use.
But, how do you know what’s right for you? It generally boils down to how you hold your mouse. Most of us use either the ‘claw’ or ‘palm’ method of holding a mouse.
If you’re a ‘claw’ user, then you move the mouse around and click it using your fingers (e.g. the thumb on the side and fingers across the top and other side of the mouse). If that’s how you use a computer mouse, then it’s best to buy a low-profile mouse like the Apple Magic Mouse or Acer Slim Wireless Mouse.
If you’re a palm user, then you rest your entire palm on the mouse and use that method to move and manipulate the mouse. Should you be this type of mouse user, then it’s recommended that you buy a larger, chunkier mouse. A great example is the Logitech Marathon mouse.
DPI (Dots Per Inch)
DPI is a metric that determines how sensitive a mouse is - important if you want to undertake any accurate work (e.g. using Photoshop).
For most people a mouse with a DPI ranging from 800 to 1500 will be sufficient for nearly any task. However, if you’re going to be using the mouse for gaming, you’re going to want a much higher DPI - 4000 DPI and beyond is not unheard of!
Batteries vs charging
If you’re going to go down the wireless mouse route, then be sure to give some thought to how your chosen mouse is powered.
The key point here is whether you choose a mouse that is powered by removable batteries, or a mouse which has an in-built battery that is periodically charged via a cable.
Mice with removable batteries typically use one or two AAA batteries - which will often last weeks on end (although this does, of course, vary between manufacturers). These types of mice typically sit at the lower end of the price spectrum.
As for wireless mice with built-in batteries, these can be a little more expensive, but they do save you the hassle of having to buy and replace batteries on a periodic basis.
Naturally, here at Comet, we offer both types of wireless mice!
Pick up a new mouse from Comet today
Aside from having an unbeatable range of computer mice at some of the best prices on the internet, Comet also has you covered when it comes to flexible payment options!
If you want to spread the cost of your new mouse, you can do so with Klarna Pay in 3 - which allows you to pay across three, interest-free payments.
Plus, do you need your new mouse in a hurry? Then you’ll love our express delivery option.
And, if you want to stay up-to-date with all our latest deals and discounts, why not sign up to our mailing list?
