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    Gaming Mouse Pad?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by creagan1, Sep 28, 2011.

  1. creagan1

    creagan1 Notebook Geek

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    Hey all,

    Was just curious if anyone had any recommendations for gaming mouse pads? I bought one @ Best Buy because I was in a rush, but I would like something a lot larger then this mobile gaming mat from Razer. I have a g400 mouse from Logitech. I'd love to have something comparable to a fat pad I had years ago for counter-strike. I know there are a ton out there, but thought would ask for suggestions first.

    Any help/links would be appreciated it.

    Chris
     
    creagan1, Sep 28, 2011
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    GallardosEggrollshop Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm assuming you picked up the razer kabuto. I actually have one and I love it as a mouse pad. Also doubles as extra padding inbetween your keyboard and screen. I do understand where your coming from though. It is a tad bit on the small side.
     
    GallardosEggrollshop, Sep 28, 2011
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  3. creagan1

    creagan1 Notebook Geek

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    Yea it def is. It's not THAT small, but I would love something where I don't have to worry about running out of room to try and do a 360 in BF3. lol
     
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    i'm using kabuto as well for work, when at home i plug into my kvm and use steel series qck, the big 1.. my experience is that both provide the similar drag.. the frustration of having different surface is to cope with the drag difference the first moment u change them.. i change everyday so i'm glad they give me the similar drag.. was using some cheapo mobile pad which gives more drag so finally gave up and got kabuto...
     
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  5. TwelveV

    TwelveV Notebook Guru

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    Does the Kabuto fit between the screen/keyboard while the laptop is closed? My m14x is on the way and I'm thinking about buying this pad.
     
    TwelveV, Sep 28, 2011
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    creagan1 Notebook Geek

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    Yes. It does fit between the screen keyboard when closed it also works as a screen cleaner as well, but that's what the box said. It works ok, but I would still like to get something a lot bigger since my mouse is a normal sized one.
     
    creagan1, Sep 28, 2011
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    golden80 Newbie

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    I have the pad here:

    Razer Vespula Gaming Mouse Mat | RazerStore

    The thing is monstrous and has two sides. One side it says is for speed, and the other accuracy. I've only ever used the accuracy side as I like the way it tracks across the pad better. And when I say monstrous, I mean a full 13 inches at its widest. There's no hope of it fitting between the lcd and keyboard though. I also do not use the wrist pad that came with it. It's too stiff for me.
     
    golden80, Sep 28, 2011
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    MikeeDinh Notebook Evangelist

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    im using the kabuto right now its useful, cause i travel alot so i just stick it between the keyboard and screen when it's not in use. also used it while i had my m11x
     
    MikeeDinh, Sep 29, 2011
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    TwelveV Notebook Guru

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    I hear a lot of good things about the Steelseries QCK mousepads.
     
    TwelveV, Sep 29, 2011
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    I'm sorry but could someone explain why a "gaming mousepad" is necessary? I've never had problems playing on a bare desk ...
     
    fred2028, Sep 29, 2011
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  11. TwelveV

    TwelveV Notebook Guru

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    Gaming mousepads make the mouse track more precisely and allow for differing levels of glide (how hard or easy it is to move the mouse). Some gamers are very particular about how their mouse performs.
     
    TwelveV, Sep 29, 2011
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    justinmpierson Notebook Enthusiast

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    It depends on your mouse... some track just fine on a desk others have issues (like a white folding desk) and require a mouse pad.
     
    justinmpierson, Sep 30, 2011
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