Here's the Basic Optical Mouse from Microsoft which is sure to please anyone upgrading from a ball-based mouse. Not only will this work on most flat surfaces, but it's going to be more durable than traditional mice as well since there are no moving parts or objects to clean. The ambidextrous design makes this mouse ideal for left or right handed users, and you can actually customize the buttons on the mouse to open a file or web page or perform another common command. Use the scroll wheel to navigate quickly and click your way to fun with this optical upgrade.