Inexpensive mouse pad for MX1000

[grimlykindo]

I just ordered an MX1000 for my work computer and I need advice on a new mousepad to replace my regular cloth one. I'm assuming that there are better surfaces than cloth for a laser mouse.

Any good ideas?

 

[Madwand1]

Try the desk alone.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1812554&enterthread=y

 

[swatX]

func 1030 - 15$

 

[grimlykindo]

Originally posted by: swatX
func 1030 - 15$

hmmm.. intersting

The few reviews I read really praised this mousepad, I might have to order 2 so I can use one at home with my razer diamonback. It also says that its compatible with the MX1000.

 

[LiquidImpulse]

i use my desk, as long as it has a good finish, im a happy camper

 

[eelw]

Another vote for the desk. As long the desk is clean, there really is no need for a mouse pad.

 

[grimlykindo]

Originally posted by: eelw
Another vote for the desk. As long the desk is clean, there really is no need for a mouse pad.

Yeah, my main concern is that my desk is often *not* very clean. I have a high-speed Ricoh scanner on my desk running most of the work day - If you've ever used a scanner for a few hours you know they creat alot of paper dust. I would have to dust my desk a few times a day to keep my mouse rolling smooth. With my cloth pad I just lift it up and smack it against my desk and all the dust flies out. kinda like beating a rug! Not very elegent for the workplace, but it gets the job done. This is why I am leaning towards a Func or maybe a X-trac. (hard surface)

Another concern is that my desk has some kind of rough-textured coating on it that would seem like it would wear out mouse feet really fast. (its not a real wooden desk).


Thank for the replys everyone - keep em' coming!

 

[ding5550123]

Go to office max. I have a pad from there and a Logitec MX3000 Desktop. It works perfect.