mice + mats

2 Para · 08-30-2007, 09:02 AM

I've been using the standard HP mice and keyboard for a while now, and to be fair its fine for playing and general usage. Would anyone recommend upgrading to say a gaming mice or mice mat, or do they make that much of a difference?

Thanks

**Anospa** · 08-30-2007, 09:12 AM

Well, a gaming mouse is a really nice upgrade if you do want to get something a bit more varied in use. I can change the DPI on my Logitech MX518 in game while playing easily. I play at the highest setting, which I know a lot of other people don't do.

As for a mouse pad/mat. I just got an Icemat. I'd been using my desk for about a year now and ocassionally would skip due to the uneven surface. Now I'm playing on a sheet of glass, so its nice and smooth. One thing to be aware of with the Icemat is that since its glass, laser mice don't play nicely with them unless you upgrade their firmware.

**Pokerface** · 08-30-2007, 11:01 AM

http://www.tacticalgamer.com/hardwar...ser-mouse.html

2 Para · 08-30-2007, 11:02 AM

I wasn't looking for a surface, just asking if you would recommend upgrading as in if its ACTUALLY WORTH upgrading.

**Pokerface** · 08-30-2007, 11:05 AM

Read through the thread, and you'll note that users report good results on everything from fUNC pads to $3 Spongebob Squarepants pads.

While it's true that the thread doesn't answer your question directly, I think looking over it with an ear for your needs would answer your question nicely anyway.

2 Para · 08-30-2007, 11:22 AM

oo, spongebob, nice!! Thanks poker

=Sarc= · 08-30-2007, 11:46 AM

A gaming mouse would be quite nice. I don't really need a DPI change on the fly but I like having a lot of buttons. It's kind of silly having 3 or 5 buttons for your right hand when it can handle more functions. I have 8 on my mouse. 3 for standard functions like shooting, running/zooming, or whatever the defaults are for the game. The other buttons work well for Teamspeak/VOIP, map, nightvision, binoculars, and whatever else.

**CingularDuality** · 08-30-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anospa

One thing to be aware of with the Icemat is that since its glass, laser mice don't play nicely with them unless you upgrade their firmware.

Not true. I've not updated anything with my mouse (MX Revolution) and it works like a charm on my IceMat.

I just checked and my MX1000 works fine on it, too.

I just checked and my Cordless Mouseman Optical is also just peachy on the IceMat.

**Anospa** · 08-30-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CingularDuality

Not true. I've not updated anything with my mouse (MX Revolution) and it works like a charm on my IceMat.

I just checked and my MX1000 works fine on it, too.

I just checked and my Cordless Mouseman Optical is also just peachy on the IceMat.

Well, those are all optical mice I think. Laser mice use a different type of device to track with (laser), so it doesn't get reflected the same and isn't read correctly, or something similar, not sure of the exact issue, but have heard of it happening frequently.

**DigitalAssassin** · 08-30-2007, 10:06 PM

I've got a Razer Diamondback and Razer eXactMat and love them both!

**Iceberg** · 08-30-2007, 11:10 PM

Gaming mat:
1) Take a cheap flat board from home depot or lowes.
2) Sand one side of it flat.
3) Spray paint said side black.
4) Apply two to three coats of poly and fine sand between coats.

Best mouse pad ever.

**CingularDuality** · 08-31-2007, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anospa

Well, those are all optical mice I think. Laser mice use a different type of device to track with (laser), so it doesn't get reflected the same and isn't read correctly, or something similar, not sure of the exact issue, but have heard of it happening frequently.

Nope, the first two I mentioned are laser mice and the third one (curiously named Cordless Mouseman Optical) is an optical mouse.

**Anospa** · 08-31-2007, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CingularDuality

Nope, the first two I mentioned are laser mice and the third one (curiously named Cordless Mouseman Optical) is an optical mouse.

Odd, well, if the mouse isn't working then upgrade the firmware, thats what I'd say if you bought a glass pad and had problems then. Guess its just the logitech mice that had/have the issue.

**TheFeniX** · 08-31-2007, 10:39 AM

I've been using a 5-button Microsoft IR mouse for years. I've tried a few others, but always end up going back to the basics (I would consider a 5 button mouse with scroll wheel about as basic as you can get for gaming).

Look for good reviews combined with a good deal. Office Depot had my mouse on sale for 20 bucks (compared to 50). I also found the Microsoft Internet Keyboard for 10 bucks there as well. It does me just fine.

I never had a mousepad after IR up until I ordered my shooting bag from MLE Sports. They sent me a mousepad with their contact info on it. I sent them an e-mail thanking them for sending me something so useful and applauded them for their ingenuity by giving out a free product that people will actually use. Pens and business cards get lost. Calenders go out of date. Mousepads are just rubber and cloth, they last forever.

Anyways, I absolutely LOATHE Dell mousepads. The hard plastic lets you know Immediately when you get any sort of dirt/grime on your mouse pads (not THE mouse pad, but the 4 mouse pads on the bottom of your mouse). The cloth ones aren't affected by that nearly as much.

08-30-2007, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
2 Para Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 232	mice + mats I've been using the standard HP mice and keyboard for a while now, and to be fair its fine for playing and general usage. Would anyone recommend upgrading to say a gaming mice or mice mat, or do they make that much of a difference? Thanks

08-30-2007, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Anospa Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeastern University (Boston) Age: 21 Posts: 4,101	Re: mice + mats Well, a gaming mouse is a really nice upgrade if you do want to get something a bit more varied in use. I can change the DPI on my Logitech MX518 in game while playing easily. I play at the highest setting, which I know a lot of other people don't do. As for a mouse pad/mat. I just got an Icemat. I'd been using my desk for about a year now and ocassionally would skip due to the uneven surface. Now I'm playing on a sheet of glass, so its nice and smooth. One thing to be aware of with the Icemat is that since its glass, laser mice don't play nicely with them unless you upgrade their firmware. __________________ 3rd SFD \| 2142 Guide Index \| Check out my live broadcasts! \| Submit a Ribbon Nomination Proud to have been an IRRegular!

08-30-2007, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
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08-30-2007, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
2 Para Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 232	Re: mice + mats I wasn't looking for a surface, just asking if you would recommend upgrading as in if its ACTUALLY WORTH upgrading.

08-30-2007, 11:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pokerface Join Date: May 2003 Location: MD, USA Age: 30 Posts: 5,773	Re: mice + mats Read through the thread, and you'll note that users report good results on everything from fUNC pads to $3 Spongebob Squarepants pads. While it's true that the thread doesn't answer your question directly, I think looking over it with an ear for your needs would answer your question nicely anyway. __________________ NS Game Officer. TF2 Admin. BF2 Admin / Scripter. PM with issues. Tempus: Pokerface is nailing it right on the head. Everyone who is arguing against him is simply arguing against reality. <anmuzi> it is not permitted to have privacy or anonymity <LazyEye> yeah when I play on TG the server digs though my trash Arm yourself with knowledge: TG NS TF2 BF2

08-30-2007, 11:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
2 Para Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 232	Re: mice + mats oo, spongebob, nice!! Thanks poker

08-30-2007, 11:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,600	Re: mice + mats A gaming mouse would be quite nice. I don't really need a DPI change on the fly but I like having a lot of buttons. It's kind of silly having 3 or 5 buttons for your right hand when it can handle more functions. I have 8 on my mouse. 3 for standard functions like shooting, running/zooming, or whatever the defaults are for the game. The other buttons work well for Teamspeak/VOIP, map, nightvision, binoculars, and whatever else. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

08-30-2007, 10:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
DigitalAssassin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 35 Posts: 1,594	Re: mice + mats I've got a Razer Diamondback and Razer eXactMat and love them both! __________________

08-30-2007, 11:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Iceberg Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Age: 25 Posts: 1,929	Re: mice + mats Gaming mat: 1) Take a cheap flat board from home depot or lowes. 2) Sand one side of it flat. 3) Spray paint said side black. 4) Apply two to three coats of poly and fine sand between coats. Best mouse pad ever. __________________ It only takes 2 bites [insert parasite] to get to the center of a meatpop. TGNS Admin \| NS Forum Moderator Digz \| NS Play Tester Natural Selection \| TGNS Primer \| Communication Awareness! Army Info: Deployment or Bust - June 2009

08-31-2007, 10:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
TheFeniX Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 26 Posts: 4,478	Re: mice + mats I've been using a 5-button Microsoft IR mouse for years. I've tried a few others, but always end up going back to the basics (I would consider a 5 button mouse with scroll wheel about as basic as you can get for gaming). Look for good reviews combined with a good deal. Office Depot had my mouse on sale for 20 bucks (compared to 50). I also found the Microsoft Internet Keyboard for 10 bucks there as well. It does me just fine. I never had a mousepad after IR up until I ordered my shooting bag from MLE Sports. They sent me a mousepad with their contact info on it. I sent them an e-mail thanking them for sending me something so useful and applauded them for their ingenuity by giving out a free product that people will actually use. Pens and business cards get lost. Calenders go out of date. Mousepads are just rubber and cloth, they last forever. Anyways, I absolutely LOATHE Dell mousepads. The hard plastic lets you know Immediately when you get any sort of dirt/grime on your mouse pads (not THE mouse pad, but the 4 mouse pads on the bottom of your mouse). The cloth ones aren't affected by that nearly as much. __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TheFeniX's Steam Profile TG's Team Fortress 2 Steam Group

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