A person who spends a lot of time at a computer, naturally, wants all the equipment to function without failures. This is especially important when work or game processes are connected to computers. Indeed, in this case, any trifle, even such as a mouse pad, can be of fundamental importance.
Accessory Feature
To begin with, let's deal with terminology. Mouse pad (or mouse) is a special item, accessory, the surface of which is designed to work on it with a mechanical manipulator, called a computer mouse. The working surface of the mat provides smooth, soft movement of the manipulator, which, in turn, determines the accuracy of the cursor on the computer screen and the correctness, speed of execution of commands and actions. Ultimately, a correctly selected mouse pad increases the productivity and comfort of the user's work, especially in the processes associated with operations in office and design applications, as well as in many modern games. Naturally, to a greater degree, the accessory is needed under the armpits, because their movement depends on the smoothness of the surface of the table or other coating. Without a rug, the degree of contact between the ball of the device and the working medium is not close enough, the cursor just slips past the desired sectors of the screen.
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optical mouse pad is not so important, quite often it is replaced with a sheet of plain paper for printing, or the mouse functions safely without additional accessories.
Types of rugs
"Mouse tracks" differ in three parameters: the size of the area, the material of manufacture, functionality. According to the first of them they are divided into standard, mini and maxi. On the second - on fabric, plastic, glass, aluminum, gel. In the third - on ordinary and gaming.
A large mouse mat is suitable for mechanical "rodents": for the convenience of working with them, you need considerable space for the "run" of the wheel. Small sizes are good for optical mice, such rugs are more convenient, since they occupy less space on the table.
The fabric coating is more pleasant to the touch. Such an accessory can be rolled up, it is easy to transport, etc. But the presentation of the product deteriorates quickly enough, and the “mileage” of the manipulator is deprived of the required speed. Such rugs, as a rule, are acquired by people from the category of ordinary users.
Gaming mouse pads are made of plastic and glass. Plastic models are more widespread due to their versatility. They equally meet the requirements of both laser and optical devices. Moreover, a plastic mat for a laser mouse is exactly what you need, because with glass, these types of manipulators are not "friends".
Gel coatings are a real gift for office workers, teachers, writers and generally all people who are forced to type texts of large volumes or perform many operations. A special feature of rugs is a silicone pillow to support the hand and relieve tension from it. But for games they are unsuitable, and require special, careful handling.
And finally, two-sided "rugs". They are multifunctional, one surface is glossy, the other is matte. And if the accessory belongs to the type of gaming, each side corresponds to one or another type of games.
Design and layout
For the regulars of the Internet, gamers and just fans to sit at a PC, the appearance of accessories is by no means the last thing. Depending on age and inclinations, some users choose an accessory with a bright, elegant print and non-standard geometric shapes. Others use rugs of calm colors, monophonic, square or rectangular with rounded corners. Products with additional functions are produced: they can be illuminated, act as a tablet or data storage device, etc.