Best computer accessories

  • 8.3 10

    Microsoft Explorer Mouse

    19 Dec 2008 9:42 AM

    Microsoft's new desktop mouse conquers surfaces no mouse has conquered before. It also happens to be very good.

    Specs: Mouse

  • 8.3

    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000

    04 Sep 2009 2:02 PM

    The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 doesn't leave much room for complaint. It fits comfortably in your hand and works on almost any surface, thanks to Microsoft's BlueTrack sensor technology. It would make a useful addition to your mobile arsenal.

    Specs: Mouse

  • 8.3

    Wacom Intuos4

    03 Apr 2009 10:57 AM

    With a beautiful and more functional new design, Wacom's Intuos4 tablet demonstrates that a lack of competition doesn't necessarily keep you from innovating.

  • 8.3 10

    Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (2007)

    20 Mar 2007 12:00 AM

    Logitech earns a CNET Editors' Choice award with this update to its flagship gaming mouse. An extra thumb button, an updated laser sensor, and more convenient and flexible customisation options than the competition make this mouse easy to recommend to any PC gamer.

  • 8.0 9

    Plantronics GameCom 777

    17 Jun 2009 3:41 PM

    We like the the GameCom 777 — for its price, it's an excellent bit of kit with good sound quality and a booming rumble on the bass end.

    Specs: Headphones

  • 8.0 1

    Logitech G500

    12 Nov 2009 11:38 AM

    If you loved the G5, you'll continue loving the G500, the natural evolution of Logitech's classic gaming mouse. Though Microsoft brings stiff competition in the form of the SideWinder X8, which may be more appealing to some.

    Specs: Mouse

  • 8.0

    LG BE06 External Blu-ray Rewriter

    19 May 2009 9:21 AM

    LG's external Blu-ray writer is huge, but does the job. We're still not in the age of Blu-ray though, and we wonder if we ever will be.

    Specs: External , USB 2 , CD-ROM, CD-R, CD+R, CD-RW, CD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, HD-DVD, HD-DVD-R , CD-R, CD+R, CD-RW, CD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, BD-R, BD-RE

  • 7.9 9

    Microsoft SideWinder X8

    28 Apr 2009 11:09 AM

    Microsoft's SideWinder X8 is a marked improvement to the series, but there's more work to do yet, especially when it comes to the shape.

    Specs: Mouse

  • 7.8 5.5

    Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset

    06 Apr 2009 4:18 PM

    If you're looking for a good headset to complement your gaming, the Logitech G35s are excellent — but keep them in stereo mode, and leave the surround sound for speakers.

    Specs: Headphones

  • 7.7

    Razer Mamba

    24 Jul 2009 4:07 PM

    The Razer Mamba provides unmatched precision, whether it's connected directly to your PC or set free in wireless mode, but due to its cost, it's likely to appeal only to the most dedicated of gamers.

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