Does anyone else not use a mousepad?

[Kyanzes]

The last time I used a mat we had no 3D accelerators I think. To me, it falls into the same category with monitor filters.

 

[The Keeper]

Haven't used a mousepad since I stopped using trackball mouse like 12 years ago at least.

I think someone is confused what a trackball is. Here, let me help you.

I use a MS Optical Trackball myself. Been using the same one for the past 10 yrs and has always done wonders for me. I also use it a lot in FPS games and it allows me to spin around quickly. But, this is only my opinion. as for a mousepad I dont use one.

Hear hear. Trackballs for the win. I use the new Logitech M570 myself. I play all my games with it too, couldn't go back to regular mice anymore.

 

[jadinolf]

I still use them on all 5 computers.

I will never change.

Just a creature of habit.

 

[Cr0nJ0b]

When I can find them I use them, but generally I don't. The only thing that bugs me is going to a hotel with a glass top desk and having my mouse fail...booo. but it's a cheapo wireless, so I can't complain too much.

 

[corkyg]

Rule 1 with wireless laser mice . . . in general, do not use on a glass desktop. The glass reflections confuse the poort critter. I am currently on the road - many hotels do have glass tops on the desk. The fix is easy - grab a piece of paper and use it as a mouse pad. A magazine works too.

 

[zanejohnson]

i do just because the mouse slides more smoothly on it then the desk surface...

 

[shortylickens]

Nope, I only get boy mice.

 

[Evadman]

mousepad is almost like a floppy drive, just forget it

This.

 

[SL4KR]

It depends on the smoothness of the surface you use. I have a formica topped desk and it is smooth, but has a slight wood grain bump to it. Over time that wears off mouse feet . I use a cloth pad to prevent that. The rule with surfaces that rub against each other is the harder material will wear away the softer one. The cloth is softer than the formica top so it doesn't wear off the mouse feet.

...checks mouse feet :awe:

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