Best gliding mousepad for laser mouse ?
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<div class="IPBDescription">Affecting my NS gameplay</div>For the past 2 months, I have been having a mouse problem that is affecting my NS gameplay. Initially I thought it was a performance or driver issue. My mouse precision is dropping.
But I have found out that it is entirely because of the surface I use for my laser mouse. The mouse does not glide smoothly enough causing a lack in precision.
So doing a bit of google research on this problem I found out that I should use special mousepads called glides or gliders. But there are so many and not cheap.
Which one would you recommend that would last me a while (at least a year) and have the best gliding effect possible for a laser mouth ?
But I have found out that it is entirely because of the surface I use for my laser mouse. The mouse does not glide smoothly enough causing a lack in precision.
So doing a bit of google research on this problem I found out that I should use special mousepads called glides or gliders. But there are so many and not cheap.
Which one would you recommend that would last me a while (at least a year) and have the best gliding effect possible for a laser mouth ?
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I *think* the current mat I'm using was the one I bought with my now-retired laser mouse. It's an Everglide Titan and I got it for around £8. Worked fine with my laser. Stay away from expensive mats like the Arctic series of glass mats. Companies like Arctic and Razer have suckered gamers into thinking more expensive = better.
I'm not sure about these gliders you speak of but you can buy skates for certain mice- friction-free material you apply to the feet so they are in contact with the mouse mat. Razer sell some at extortionate prices. I imagine there's bound to be some generic ones that do the same thing.
But if you've got the cash go grab a Razer DeathAdder. It's an IR mouse that's recognised as being the best out there and is a return to form for Razer mice. Fairly pricely (about £45 IIRC) but worth it.
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But if you've got the cash go grab a Razer DeathAdder. It's an IR mouse that's recognised as being the best out there and is a return to form for Razer mice. Fairly pricely (about £45 IIRC) but worth it.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I agree completely. Laser is such a ripoff. I <3 my DeathAdder. They actually have a 1 year warranty on it too, so if anything funky starts happening as long as you have proof of purchase they'll fix it for you.
I'm very happy with that fact, as my mouse started acting up. Their customer support is terrible, but still, I didn't need to buy a new one.
I have an optical mouse though, Logitech MX518.
I have an optical mouse though, Logitech MX518.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Beware those if you have a Deathadder, it registers movement way to high when you lift the mouse.
I have a cloth mat (not that one, but a different one). I don't have a problem when i lift it.
As for lasermice pad. I dunno since I nevah used one... A fiend of mine has a black smooth surface mousepad that works pretty wel for lasers though
I'm thinking of finally dumping my trusty ball mouse.
I'm thinking of finally dumping my trusty ball mouse.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Based on the hugely scientific test I just conducted... (by moving my mousepad away and trying my Razer DeathAdder straight on the desk) ...not too critical.
The mat makes it feel a lot smoother, but it seemed to track just fine on the desk alone.
The mat makes it feel a lot smoother, but it seemed to track just fine on the desk alone.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
But the glides will have half the lifetime, also nice for the hand.
Except when you have so many coupons and discounts available you can get a G5 for $5 flat. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" /> That said... I haven't used a mousepad since I dropped the ball mouse years back, and haven't really missed them. If your desk is a smooth enough finish I think it's just a matter of the feet on the mouse itself.
as for the original topic, I don't use a mousepad for my laser mouse. it reads my desk just fine.
Anyone else?
the only thing I never wanted to tweak was the actual game config because I considered it cheating <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />
but ehh, now my pcs a pile of ###### and my gears falling to pieces, my jump button doesnt even work; I move regularly and my current desk wobbles a hilarious amount, dont give a flying ###### <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" /> though the low fps gets a bit disheartening at times
Anyone else?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->It's called getting older and having less practise. I think I was at my peak from 13-17, which was with a rollerball mouse (that I fixed twice by putting folded paper under the worn-out button contacts). I also played a lot more back then: it was basically 'school > counter-strike/tfc > homework during registration, lessons and break!'
I have thought of putting a thin glass on the surface but haven't tried it yet.
Feels weird to play with my wireless again. I had gotten used to the wired one for the past 6 months.
I've actually found I prefer ones where they click. Sometimes I need the scroll wheel for precise changes, especially when using my editing software.