Is it worth buying an expensive mouse pad?
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Mouse pads played a very important role around the turn of the millennium. At this time, most people used a ball mouse, and a mouse pad was almost essential for using them. On the one hand, we got a smooth, predictable surface on which we could move the mouse accurately and the cursor ball was able to roll without any problems, and on the other hand, these mouse pads also helped keep dirt, grease and other dirt away from the foot.
Then Microsoft and Logitech launched the first optical mouse for everyday use, in which the ball was replaced by a pair of LED optical sensors. This allowed for much more consistent tracking and worked on virtually any surface (reflective and transparent surfaces had a lot of trouble, so it didn’t really work on glass tables). A few years later, laser mice appeared that did not have to deal with these limitations, and nowadays, even the cheapest mice can be used on any surface.
Then Microsoft and Logitech launched the first optical mouse for everyday use, in which the ball was replaced by a pair of LED optical sensors. This allowed for much more consistent tracking and worked on virtually any surface (reflective and transparent surfaces had a lot of trouble, so it didn’t really work on glass tables). A few years later, laser mice appeared that did not have to deal with these limitations, and nowadays, even the cheapest mice can be used on any surface.
At the same time, mousepads continue to play a very important role in protecting the surface of your desktop. As rubber or plastic soles are pulled thousands of times over the same surface, it will wear out, whether it’s plastic, leather or hard wood. Mouse pads protect the tabletop from wear and tear, which would inevitably develop in the area where you are using the mouse. It is much easier to replace a mouse pad than the entire desktop. Of course, we have to deal not only with the desktop surface but also with the mouse itself. There are no rollers anymore, but the feet of the mouse collect the dirt and grease from the table. A good mouse pad can extend the life of your mouse by sliding off the skids much more slowly. If this were to happen, it would be cheap to buy aftermarket accessories so that your mouse would slide as it did in its new age.
It’s better to play using a mouse pad
Even if you don’t use a mouse pad for work, games are definitely worthwhile, especially when you are playing competitive FPS, RTS or MOBA games that require lightning-fast, precise gestures. A consistent interface will help you a lot in making the game what you want it to be.
Razer was the first to launch the RGB mouse pad, but has since been followed by many manufacturers. They are also available in hard and fabric designs and, in addition to being illuminated, also function as a USB hub. The LED lights can be synchronized with our keyboard to create a more consistent surface on your desktop.
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