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    Best gaming mousepad?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Aldosterone, Dec 17, 2010.

  1. Aldosterone

    Aldosterone Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone! I apologize in advance if this is the wrong forum, but it's kind of gaming hardware related.

    I've been browsing around for decent mouse pad. I'm looking for:

    - small
    - lightweight
    - durable quality
    - affordable

    Steelseries and Belkin seems good so far. What do you guys think? Any feedback is appreciated!
     
    Aldosterone, Dec 17, 2010
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  2. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    Steelseries gets my vote
     
    ronnieb, Dec 17, 2010
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Im using the steelseries medium size.

    For the money I think it cant be beat.

    Im not a big fan of those super slick almost plastic like surfaces, the steel series is just right, and while it felt cheap & flimsy when I first opened the package, soon as you put it on your desk you notice its perfect.

    No sliding either.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 17, 2010
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  4. jerg

    jerg Have fun. Stay alive.

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    Steelseries Qck heavy.
     
    jerg, Dec 17, 2010
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  5. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    SteelSeries hands down.

    Ebay = 13$ ish from a Canadian vendor is where I got mine from.
     
    Voodooi, Dec 17, 2010
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  6. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    Just don't get the Steelseries SX. Your desk will provide less friction.

    I recommend the Rocketfish gaming mousepad. It's durable, aluminum construction, 2 sided, excellent glide and only $20 at BestBuy in the US.
     
    Bearclaw, Dec 17, 2010
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  7. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    The Razer Vespula is pretty nice. It's got a Speed and Control side, and it's pretty easily portable.
     
    Mastershroom, Dec 17, 2010
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  8. DboogieC

    DboogieC Notebook Deity

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    any SteelSeries surface will be great, they have alot of different surfaces with all kinds of different sizes and texture. Id like to recommend the 4HD SteelSeries 4HD - Surfaces
     
    DboogieC, Dec 18, 2010
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  9. Mjolner

    Mjolner Notebook Evangelist

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    I use an OCZ behemoth mouse pad, but that is not small in any way (it is larger than my laptop...). Honestly for a $6 mouse pad it does perfectly fine; It seems to have a slightly higher coefficient of kinetic friction than my desk, but a slightly lower coefficient of static friction so it is easier to get the mouse moving.

    What mouse are you going to be using this with?
     
    Mjolner, Dec 18, 2010
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  10. Hedonist

    Hedonist Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm using Razer Vespula, it's quite good and the quality is great. But for the price...it sucks.
     
    Hedonist, Dec 18, 2010
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  11. Tree_Burner

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    My Steelseries QCK os pretty awesome
     
    Tree_Burner, Dec 18, 2010
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