Don't understand mouse mat users

redrabbit29 · 24 Mar 2017 at 19:34

Why use a mouse mat? In 99% of cases there is absolutely no need. Especially since the "mouse balls" have become extinct.

When ever I have a mat it's just in the way. Why restrict your whole arm movement and space to a little circle or square?

(Yes I'm a bit bored)

Mynight · 24 Mar 2017 at 19:35

Get a big one cheapskate and it saves wearing off the feet/having lovely rubber marks all over your desk.

cainer · 24 Mar 2017 at 19:36

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forums/gaming-peripherals.154/

McBain · 24 Mar 2017 at 19:36

Because a mouse mat can be smoother than a desk, and thus more pleasant to use.

Orionaut · 24 Mar 2017 at 19:43

I dont get using a Mouse.

I prefer using a large trackball. (Old Kensington expert mouse Pro, though sadly some of the original functionality is lost on win10 because the ***** haven't thought to provide updated operating software, See also HP officejet G95 printer! :mad:

)

TheVoice · 24 Mar 2017 at 19:47

Why use a chopping board when you can just use your kitchen worktop?

LOAM · 24 Mar 2017 at 19:52

I use a large polished porcelain tile, best mouse mat I have ever had, cost £3.00

Boge · 24 Mar 2017 at 19:52

Why use a chopping board when you can just use your kitchen worktop?

That's a good answer. Like it.

My desk is an Ikea thing . Bleached maple veneer or somesuch. My Logitech G502 doesn't glide anything like as well as it does on the (gasp) Dell XPS mousemat I use. I love this mat. It works very very well. So much so that I paid a blooming fortune to replace it when the original wore out (had to import it from the states)

It's aluminium based with a funky coating.

redrabbit29 · 24 Mar 2017 at 19:53

Never considered wear to the desk. Does it really effect it?

(I'm about to buy a new desk so maybe I will mat up)

hyperseven · 24 Mar 2017 at 19:57

depending on your grip style it provides a nice cushion.

Boge · 24 Mar 2017 at 20:01

Well If I run my fingers over the desk and then the mouse mat. Chalk and cheese.

Seriously.

PS. I never got on with cloth or bespoke "gaming mats". The Dell one is flat and heavy. It's as tactile as *** not acceptable *** and I couldn't live without it. Which is why I imported two at the same time.[/COLOR]

paradigm · 24 Mar 2017 at 20:04

Had my Icemat since my LAN gaming days (around the era of Insomnia 18), when you couldn't guarantee that your desk would be flat and level, let alone smooth.

Used it ever since, not replaced it because I don't think there's anything like it (frosted glass).

QlimaxUK · 24 Mar 2017 at 20:26

Don't you get a sssssssssssrrrrrrr ssssssssssssssrrrrrrrrrr sound when moving a mouse on the desk?

redrabbit29 · 24 Mar 2017 at 20:44

Mynight said:
Get a big one cheapskate

How bloody dare you.

Puzzled · 24 Mar 2017 at 20:46

Desk is cold

mrk · 24 Mar 2017 at 20:55

MonkeyMan said:
Desk is cold

Ultimately it all boils down to comfort.

Why wear pants if you've got nothing to be ashamed about? Well they're comfortable that's why, keeps the breeze out :cool:

I like the massive ones so much, that i got one for work too much to the envy of a few colleagues.

miller745 · 24 Mar 2017 at 21:05

redrabbit29 said:
Never considered wear to the desk. Does it really effect it?

(I'm about to buy a new desk so maybe I will mat up)

It does, granted this keyboard pullout is ~17 years old

Feek · 24 Mar 2017 at 21:08

A mouse? How quaint

SC0TTRS · 24 Mar 2017 at 21:21

Been using a Razer mouse mat for a number of years, it's incredibly thin and a good size Couldn't think of using anything else.

The one I'm currently using:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/razer-sphex-gaming-mouse-pad-gc-005-ra.html

xb8browney · 24 Mar 2017 at 21:23

I only use the massive ocuk ones because my mouse marks my desk.