Do alot of you still use mousepads?

[golgotha]

Yes, they preserve the surface you are using. I had a wood desk that I did not use a mouse pad on, and the finish ended up wearing down noticeably. It also feels better to rest your wrist on something soft. I did use a blank sheet of paper for a while though.

 

[cryptonomicon]

not anymore, no.

just use the top of the desk, fine for 90% of the stuff I do on my computer.

I do agree of course that a plain desk top is inferior to a nice mouse pad in competitive gaming (www.caleague.com). But I dont need that quality of movement most of the time, and I tend to wear down the pads quickly. Also in crappy games like WoW, I never felt like I needed a mouse pad, it didn't require any mouse precision really.

 

[dug777]

Free Dell mat that came with my folks computer about five years ago

 

[CurseTheSky]

For my desktop mouse (Logitech G7) I use some Thermaltake Mousepad that I picked up at Radioshack. The sides of it light up a few different colors, and it looks great with a G15 and a case with a side panel. The surface on it is perfect.

For my laptop mouse (Logitech Cordless Optical Mini) I just use whatever desk or table surface is available. I don't game on my laptop anyway, so it's no big deal.

 

[CKXP]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
I use one with a little gel wristpad thingy.

 

[Boyo]

I really don't want to scratch my desk up, so I use a Func 1030 Archetype for my MX1000. Works great, very fast response.

 

[homercles337]

I have never used one, not even with those old track ball mice. There is absolutely no need for these things. Unless you buy into marketing crap and like to buy stuff that has no use.

 

[Nocturnal]

I still do. I am actually looking for a better one at this moment. The main reason I use a mousepad at home and at work are: at home my desk has a rough surface from keeing cups of water on it for extended periods of time and at work, there is a plexiglass like surface so my IME3.0 doesn't track well over the bare plexiglass. I need to have some type of pad otherwise I can't use my mouse lol.

 

[BurnItDwn]

I use a ratpad I've had for several years. I don't really need it, but the desk I have is comprised of a glossy countertop, and the ratpad is less glossy, so the mouse doesn't skip.

 

[ForumMaster]

yeah. nothing fancy. just this one i got from the NIH when my mom worked there. works better then the table.

 

[Bateluer]

I use a cheap mouse pad instead of my woodgrain desk because it seems to keep the pads on the bottom of the mouse smoother. The wood, although it appears smooth, tends to chew up the pads with time, making the mouse movement noticeably less fluid.

 

[PaladinBrewer]

I've been using a thumb trackball mouse myself for a rather long time.

 

[Mem]

Yes,first so my desktop surface does not get worn out,as to the guy that says needs a bigger area so uses his desk, well get a bigger mouse pad they come in different sizes you know ,also a good gaming mouse pad is far superior to any desk surface.

 

[dennilfloss]

Never used a mousepad on my computer since I use trackballs.

 

[chrisrod01]

No I use my woodgrained desk.

 

[Alone]

Mousepads annoy me. My desk is more than enough.

 

[Rubycon]

Yes because if I don't the mouse will always end up on the floor because it's cordless. (it's a long story)

 

[Alone]

Originally posted by: MS Dawn
Yes because if I don't the mouse will always end up on the floor because it's cordless. (it's a long story)

Is the mousepad really enough to keep it from sliding off when the boat rocks?

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: Alone

Is the mousepad really enough to keep it from sliding off when the boat rocks?

It's framed. The resistance increase is enough to keep it still most of the time. When it starts moving on the pad things are really moving and I'm not using the computers that much as I'm quite busy tending to other things.

 

[Alone]

Originally posted by: MS Dawn

Originally posted by: Alone

Is the mousepad really enough to keep it from sliding off when the boat rocks?

It's framed. The resistance increase is enough to keep it still most of the time. When it starts moving on the pad things are really moving and I'm not using the computers that much as I'm quite busy tending to other things.

Oh, a frame. Never thought about that.

 

[corkyg]

Mine is essential - the wireless optical mouse has to move on my Wacom digitizing pad - it is part of the "set." Mouse for macro and stylus for micro.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: corkyg
Mine is essential - the wireless optical mouse has to move on my Wacom digitizing pad - it is part of the "set." Mouse for macro and stylus for micro.

Nothing like a Calcomp digitizer in absolute mode. Brings back the days of playing TV (Terminal Velocity) with the pen. People thought I was crazy until they saw my score.

 

[bob4432]

trackballs FTW!!!!

 

[Machine350]

I waved bye bye to mouse pads after getting an optical and I've never looked back.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: bob4432
trackballs FTW!!!!

Yes I use them too! Perfect for areas with limited movement. Logitech made an awesome one that's been discontinued but I have a couple stowed for emergencies!