The Logitech Zone Touch Mouse T400 ($49.99 list) is the latest entry in what promises to be a burgeoning (and lucrative) market: peripherals designed to make Windows 8 more user friendly. For those unfamiliar with Microsoft's touch-centric tiled interface or who lack a system with a touch screen, the mouse they use will play a critical role in bridging the gap between a pre- and post- Windows 8 world. While the T400 is a good all-around mouse with a handsomely minimalist appearance, its low profile and somewhat basic gesture control functionality limit its potential.

Design and Features
The T400's low-key, two-toned color scheme borders on business-like. Its black matte-finish plastic chassis is surrounded by a grey textured soft grip that provides a comfortable grip while adding a nice design flair. Much like the plastic strip on the Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse, there's a glass touch strip in lieu of a scrolling wheel you'd see on an ordinary mouse. The T400's underside, meanwhile, features four circular gliding strips on the outer perimeter as well as a power button, battery indicator, and battery compartment that also has storage for the included dongle. Although it's not nearly as sleek as the Targus Ultralife Wireless Mouse, the T400's low profile nevertheless forces the user to assume a claw-like hand posture, which becomes uncomfortable after periods of extended use.