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Amazon.com is running some very good deals on Microsoft computer mice. As you may know, I’m a HUGE advocate of using a real mouse for trading on a laptop. In fact, I’m a huge fan of using a real mouse for doing anything on a laptop. Yes I’m in love with my Macbook, but trackpads still stink pretty badly compared to using a mouse.

I use (or used to use, it’s now smashed) a moderately priced Logitech VX Revolution, but if you don’t want to spend that much, Amazon is running some very good deals on the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000. For just $13, or over 50% off, you can nab the Aloe Green model. And if you’d like something a little less garish, the Slate version is just $15!

If you have more money to spend and don’t mind a corded model, check out the Logitech G9.Yes it looks weird, but it’s built for gaming – which is a good thing. Gaming mice are engineered for performance and comfort and hold up really well under physical abuse. Now that my VX Revolution is busted, I’m strongly considering a G9. I spend hours a day on my laptop so $50 or $60 is more than a fair amount to spend on a quality mouse.

Seriously, not even three pounds of coffee will boost your productivity as much as even the crappiest mouse will. And these are actually very good mice! Comfy in your hand, great battery life, and the receiver pops right in the mouse itself for easy portability. It’s also Mac compatible and takes up basically no room in your bag.

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