What is a Laser Mouse?
A laser mouse is a type of computer mousing device that uses a laser beam rather than a ball to track the movement of the user’s hand. Laser mice are becoming increasingly common because they are perceived to have better tracking ability. In addition, they are not as subject to gumming up and subsequent distortion of the signal as conventional ball mice. The lack of moving parts also makes them far less subject to damage. Preceding the laser mouse was the optical mouse which became widespread in the late 1990s, shipping as an extra feature on many computer systems. Users immediately began to sing the praises of the optical mouse, saying that it made mousing work much easier than traditional mice, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a ball mouse as a result. The optical mouse is also available in a wireless format, making it an extremely versatile and flexible tool for users who like to have free range of their cordless desks. With the introduction of a graphical user inte
