I use one at work, and one at home. Very happy with both... http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=286330 http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=287304 No special pad required, and they seem to solve all the issues I had with the ball. --Mark (WM7D) On Mon, 4 Feb 2002, Bill Turner wrote: > Anyone using an optical mouse?