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Offline zapgod

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« on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 17:47:21 »
i bought a steelseries xai and i was thinking of what mousepad to buy with it. 9HD or 4HD is not an option. thank you.
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Offline mp29k

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« Reply #1 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 18:22:16 »
Uh, go to staples and pick one that has a cool picture on it?  How about one from here:

http://www.zazzle.com/ridiculous+mousepads
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Offline zapgod

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« Reply #2 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 18:25:51 »
lol

i was actually looking for a gamers mouse pad :) one that would work well on xai's sensor
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Offline mp29k

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« Reply #3 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 18:28:10 »
Oh... my bad
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« Reply #4 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 18:30:08 »
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #5 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 18:33:02 »
Steelseries SX are nice, but very expensive for a mousepad.
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Offline zapgod

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« Reply #6 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 18:33:23 »
can u stop spamming here or give me a proper answer ?
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Offline zapgod

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« Reply #7 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 18:34:41 »
instead of SX which one of heavy qck or a SS or 5L  would be the best?
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Offline rodney

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« Reply #8 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 18:37:07 »
What you want is the func surface 1030 archetype but if you want to get really fancy then take a look at the icemat.
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Offline zapgod

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« Reply #9 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 18:46:45 »
cant find both where i am ordering from :/ what about steelseries SS 5L and QcK series?
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Offline Shuki

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« Reply #10 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 22:05:45 »
Well I have around 20-25 mousepads and the best by far is the puretrak talent http://www.puretrak.com/

If you are American then this is twice the reason to get one as the biggest expense for me was the $15 shipping.

Discount code : ZYN3PDN25
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Offline Xede

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« Reply #11 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 23:12:15 »
Ratpadz Xt is great, hard plastic pad that tracks perfectly with my G9X.
« Last Edit: Wed, 27 January 2010, 23:17:01 by Xede »
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« Reply #12 on: Wed, 27 January 2010, 23:45:07 »
I like Ratpadz, because the stiff plastic has 101 uses after the surface texture is worn out.
  • hard drive mount for Milk crate PC
  • non-conductive surface
  • ice scraper
  • Poor Man's HSPC Tech Station (needs 2)
...and on.
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Offline zapgod

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« Reply #13 on: Thu, 28 January 2010, 03:05:20 »
i live in the UK cant seem to find any of those... damn.
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Offline kriminal

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« Reply #14 on: Thu, 28 January 2010, 05:38:11 »
Quote from: ricercar;154327
I like Ratpadz, because the stiff plastic has 101 uses after the surface texture is worn out.
  • hard drive mount for Milk crate PC
  • non-conductive surface
  • ice scraper
  • Poor Man's HSPC Tech Station (needs 2)
...and on.


ROTFL

i have a coolermaster thick cloth mousepad and the thing is huge!!!! tracks good though i expected better...hmm watching its size it can make a good doormat.
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« Reply #15 on: Thu, 28 January 2010, 07:06:35 »
I'm going MS Windows on this post and suggesting a cheap-ass fabric mousepad.  I have tried a lot of them in my lifetime, but I keep coming back to the ole faithful.  Personally, I prefer the thinner ones, myself.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #16 on: Thu, 28 January 2010, 11:20:56 »
They can make the difference with a gamer mouse - the fabric can cause friction with the mouse and this slows it down. a good surface makes it easier to move the mouse around quickly.

Now, for 2x MS Windows points, you need to tell the OP that he needs one of these -

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Offline InSanCen

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« Reply #17 on: Thu, 28 January 2010, 13:41:57 »
I use an Allsop Metal Art. Heavy, doesn't move, and my Daughter hasn't yet got to the stage where she can bend metal.

I know some gamers that like it, others that don't. YMMV.

Being in the UK, you can pick it up at Maplin's or The Evil Purple Place (PCW).

http://www.cpcff.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=14371
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« Reply #18 on: Thu, 28 January 2010, 17:04:08 »
So I get the extra points, I think the OP needs an original Microsoft bus mouse.

:D

I say get a desk (or, more cost effectively, put a coating on the existing one) that is suitable for the sensor and skip the pad altogether.
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« Reply #19 on: Thu, 28 January 2010, 19:28:39 »
Quote from: itlnstln;154351
I'm going MS Windows on this post and suggesting a cheap-ass fabric mousepad.  I have tried a lot of them in my lifetime, but I keep coming back to the ole faithful.  Personally, I prefer the thinner ones, myself.


The fabric mouse pads work well in many computing setups. They can last a very long time if well-taken care of (In other words, if they're not in a school where children have the urge to peel the fabric off).

One problem with the fabric mouse pads is they collect a lot of dust and may have to go through the washing-machine from time to time if you don't want to clean the rollers in your mouse.
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« Reply #20 on: Thu, 28 January 2010, 23:58:43 »
no mousepad is best. now you can use your mouse anywhere on your desk. even better if your mouse wireless.

save your money, mousepads are a sham.
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« Reply #21 on: Fri, 29 January 2010, 02:28:52 »
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no mousepad is best. now you can use your mouse anywhere on your desk. even better if your mouse wireless.
save your money, mousepads are a sham.

I tried that for a few monthes, then my desk began to show signs of wear and the feet of my mouse were gone.
Usually not a good option. Unless you've got a glass surface, but then most laser or optical mice won't work.

Why not start by looking here (XS-Reviews)? It's a UK based website and they cover all kinds of mouse mats.

I myself have a Roccat Taito, which is large, soft and has unintrusive design. And for €15,- not that expensive. But it depends wether you like soft or hard pads.
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« Reply #22 on: Fri, 29 January 2010, 03:53:23 »
I got the SteelSeries QcK 12.6x10.6 inch (some places call it the SteelSeries  gaminG ?). Got sent it cheap as part of a deal, would never have spent the money on it otherwise ...but its been great, I am moving my desk/re-building my computer/swerver room.
So I am on a small desk type thing without a lot of room but this mat dont seem to care if there are a few lumps and bumps as the mouse cant see them.

Dont think I will ever go back to a cheapo mat now
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« Reply #23 on: Fri, 29 January 2010, 04:09:23 »
IMO glass would not work because of the hand sweating and sticking to the surface. I personally would not like such a surface, even if the tracking would be perfect -- I tend to regard the mousepad more of an ergonomic thing then something to improve mouse tracking.
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« Reply #24 on: Fri, 29 January 2010, 04:34:24 »
I personally needed a solid mousepad because I lan often and it's nice to have control over the mouse surface regardless of where it is.
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« Reply #25 on: Fri, 29 January 2010, 06:33:46 »
I use my TrackPoint L40 for mobile computing, and it tracks on virtually any surface. It even got good tracking on my dog.

I do use mouse pads on my desks though and they do improve mouse tracking.
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« Reply #26 on: Fri, 29 January 2010, 07:44:10 »
I have an Icemat and that I have always enjoyed its feel. If you live somewhere that's humid and/or somewhere you keep the windows open and sweat in the summer, it is perhaps not for you.
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« Reply #27 on: Fri, 29 January 2010, 11:02:01 »
Quote from: exia;154497
no mousepad is best. now you can use your mouse anywhere on your desk. even better if your mouse wireless.

save your money, mousepads are a sham.


Ignore exia's post regarding (noun).  Again, exia is in his usual state of sarcasm, trying to (verb) yet another thread.  None of exia's (noun) are ever (noun), and unlike (another geekhack user)'s trolling, they are not amusing or quite as colorful.

In case of further posts by exia, just copy any paste this reply, enter in your own nouns, save ya some time.
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« Reply #28 on: Fri, 05 February 2010, 22:22:55 »
I like cloth pads. Used a cheap one for many years and I switched to a Razer mantis control (my mouse is a mx300). It's much smoother and it doesn't get as dirty as others.
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