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    Laptop Mouse pads

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by arlab, Feb 10, 2008.

  1. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    What are the best ones?

    I'm looking for something not too small and not too big. Something discrete (black colored or other dark color - no big logos) and rectangular.

    I'm not a gaming person, but a gaming mouse pad would be nice.

    Any good recommendations?

    I was thinking of X-Trac Pro... But its pattern is a bit too "flashy" for me...
     
    arlab, Feb 10, 2008
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  2. gary_hendricks

    gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist

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    I love the Surface 1030. It's a good mouse pad for general use and for gaming. It comes with dual surfaces which offer different feels for different tasks. Definitely one of the best mouse pads around.
     
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  3. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    This one also seems pretty good: SteelSeries I-2.

    But I'll check the Surface 1030. And other that might be posted...
     
    arlab, Feb 10, 2008
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    If you want something super low buget you can tape a piece of wax paper to a piece of cardboard and get the same feel as a $30 gaming pad
     
    Crimson Roses, Feb 12, 2008
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  5. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    I have a laser mouse and don't use a mousepad. I've never had any trouble with the mouse not being able to read from the surface its on.
     
    crash, Feb 13, 2008
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  6. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    Not all surfaces are adequate. I have a white polished desk, in which none of my mouses work...
     
    arlab, Feb 13, 2008
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  7. NULL

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    Exactmat by razer is nice.
     
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  8. nyu3

    nyu3 Notebook Geek

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    Get a SteelSeries Qck ($10) or SteelSeries Qck Mini ($7). The Mini is especially suited for laptop use because it is small and very thin.
    http://www.esportsea.com/index.php?s=proshop&d=list&by=category&id=1

    I don't like hard plastic mouse pad for laptop because they can be harder to pack and you have to be careful not to bend them in your bag. Cloth pads are more flexible and durable.

    Also, the func pad is not very good imho. It is too small for gaming and wears out much faster than current generation plastic pads like the SteelSeries SX.
     
    nyu3, Feb 13, 2008
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  9. CyberGhost

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    I'm a fan of QPad myself.
     
    CyberGhost, Feb 13, 2008
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  10. falconress

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    Not for gamers per se, but I like the Mouserug in the coaster-size version. It is about the size and shape of a postcard and perfect for traveling.

    I also have the regular size version and have given them as gifts as well. They are exact miniature replicas of famous Oriental or other classical pattern rugs in various museum collections. I think they're cute without being kitschy. The material is excellent for mousing and stays clean if you brush it once in a while.

    You can get them at office supply stores, most museum gift shops, and online. Look for the MouseRug-CoasterRug sets. The coaster-size pads, when sold alone, come only in packs of four.
     
    falconress, Feb 13, 2008
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  11. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL. Funny design. But a bit too tacky, I would say. And a bit expensive too...

    Ended up picking the SteelSeries I-2 and a X-Trac Pro. One to accompany me and one for my home. Thanks for all the indications...
     
    arlab, Feb 14, 2008
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