The quality of the mouse is of course, the most important consideration. Ninety five percent of the time that you are using the computer, your hand is either on or hovering over the mouse. Buying a mouse that is not of good quality means that you’ll be looking for a new one soon. Cables fraying, dull spots on the mouse from the oils on your fingers and peeling paint are all signs of poor quality and these can show up as early as a month after you purchase them.

You can prevent the peeling paint problem by purchasing a mouse that is made of colored material and not painted at all. It’s the silver mouse that is likely to be painted while the onyx or ivory mouse are the unpainted ones. Read consumer opinions, if you really want to buy a painted mouse, to see if it is likely to peel.