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    Do laser mice really not require mousepads?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hydralisks, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. hydralisks

    hydralisks Notebook Consultant

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    Even the cheaper models from Logitech and/or Microsoft?
     
    hydralisks, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope, but it is easier on you is you use teh mice on a smooth and flat surface. :)
     
    Johnny T, Jul 22, 2008
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    jschatte Notebook Enthusiast

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    well it depends on the surface it is used on. If your in a glass table or even a table with a glossy finish you would need a mouse pad.
     
    jschatte, Jul 22, 2008
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    It is also great for speed and logevity of the feet of the mouse.
     
    X2P, Jul 23, 2008
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    i also find that laser mice are very sensitive and a good mouse pad will make it so much more smoother.
     
    houstoned, Jul 23, 2008
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    well...

    Laser mice work on most surfaces. They don't tend to do well on shiny/reflective surfaces. Like a mirror, a glass table, or even wood with a glossy finish. I'm not saying that a laser mouse wouldn't work at all on those surfaces. But the tracker certainly wouldn't be as good as it would be on a mouse pad.
     
    Crimson Roses, Jul 23, 2008
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  7. sgogeta4

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    I concur. Using a laser mouse on a good mouse pad just feels better for me.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 23, 2008
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    I think the main issue with using a mouse pad with ANY mouse is wear and tear of the mouse's "feet" and also smoothness of use. Optical and ball mice also will work on most surfaces.
     
    protomenace, Jul 24, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am not sure if they work on Moons surface. :D
     
    Nocturnal310, Jul 24, 2008
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    I haven't used one since I switched to laser/optical.
     
    atbnet, Jul 24, 2008
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    I don't use a mousepad with my G5, but it's really wearing out the surface of the desk.
     
    tdf, Jul 24, 2008
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  12. crash

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    I haven't used a mousepad since I got an optical mouse years ago, and subsequently a laser mouse last year.
     
    crash, Jul 24, 2008
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