Mouse mats - 34 articles
You just shelled out on an expensive new mouse, now have a look what it could be gliding over.
The range of materials that have been used for making mouse pads is huge: metal, glass, cloth, plastic and more have all been tried and the general consensus is that there is no winner; it's all down to personal preference. I'm a cloth man myself, however today I'm reviewing QPAD’s latest mouse pad which constructed from hard plastic with a hard surface too. It promises top precision, speed and ...
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When you’re looking at peripherals and in particular mice, the mouse pad often falls by the wayside – mouse pads are just freebies for companies to advertise on right? Wrong; the mouse surface is almost as important as the mouse itself and a good pad will be smooth, comfortable and allow the mouse to be very high precision – something that is essential for all gamers. So, spare a thought for the ...
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After Whoopty apparently found the ‘best gaming mouse mat’ ever, in the Mionix Alioth 400, future mouse pads are going to have a lot to live up to. The first one giving it a shot, is another cloth surface that boasts a high thickness and smooth surface; and a top notch name to boot. The Steelseries QCK Mass, we all know their credentials, but have they delivered again? Let's see.
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Mouse mats aren't considered to be the most exciting of review products, as their usually fairly mundane, and with the rather opinionated testing methods, it's not something every reviewer looks forward to. However, now and again one comes along that really catches your eye, like today. Powerdrive Computers have sent over a new mat from a company called Mionix. This is their Alioth 400. Let's see ...
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In the world of mouse mats, no matter what the specifications given, it's all down to the materials used that determines the comfort levels, the sensitivity and the functionality of it. Once in a while a new material is used for mouse mats that promises to bring something new to the table. A manufacturer of conveyor belts, TechBelt has now come up with a mat of their own. It's slippery and ...
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Nova recently impressed us with their Slider X mouse, though it had it's few annoyances. Now the company has been kind enough to send us the accompanying mouse mat, designed specifically to improve the Slider X while working well with others too. Containing "Ceramic Micro Balls" and a flip tone surface, will it impress as much as the Slider did? Let's see.
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As we’ve seen with many reviews of mouse pads they can be an important part of a gamers arsenal of ultimate ownage. Nova have been making high quality gaming surfaces for over 15 years by now they should have gotten good at it. Their latest series of mouse pads has been much revered by gamers around the world so lets see how the biggest, therefore best - because of course size is what's most ...
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Gaming peripherals are something that not many hardware enthusiasts spend much time on; as the title suggests, it's more of a gamer thing. However, many underestimate what effect a simple mouse or keyboard upgrade can have on their PC usage in terms of comfort and features. The peripheral overlooked most of al however, is the mouse mat. From it's humble beginnings as a poorly held-in-place piece ...
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With so many different types of PC related products available, it's not surprising that many manufacturers go a little unnoticed in certain circles. That's why being a reviewer is interesting, as we get the latest and greatest from the big boys, and we also get to check out products from companies we've never heard of before. EvoG fall into this category for me, and they've been kind enough to ...
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Gaming mice are all the rage, with the ability to crank up the accuracy to 4000DPI and beyond, it’s no surprise that hardened PC users are looking to grab one. However, the surface they glide over is as important as the mouse itself, not just in the realm of accurate tracking but friction and movement.
Today I have a SteelSeries mouse pad that follows in their hybrid range, this time with a ...
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If you’re still using your desk or a freebie mouse pad and wondering why to choose a decent mouse pad, this review is probably for you. Today I have the little-known Nuke Z’s mouse pad; the Nuke Z Z8 low sensitivity.
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Boogie Bug may not be the best known mouse mat production company, but they have a cool logo and I hear they made some good fans in the past; maybe they can make a good mat? The AimB Pad I have with me is quite a small one by modern standards, but it promises comfortable usage at a budget price; I wonder.
NB. Since this mouse mat is simply a smaller version of the Boogie Bug AimB Pad XL ...
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Whether mouse mats improve gaming or not is a bit of a debate that I am sure won't be ending any time soon. However, most will agree that some mats can improve comfort while using the mouse, but what if the mat is so big that it covers not only the mousing area, but the keyboard area too? Today I am taking a look into a large cloth mat from Boogie Bug called the Aim BPad XL; let's see how it does.
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Rantopads aren’t particularly well-known, in fact this is my first insight into their products. Offering several types for different gamer’s tastes, there is sure to be one that suits your playing style. Today I have the Rantopad Mammoth; a hard plastic pad.
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In general, mouse pads are very hard to choose. The surface you prefer is very different from the guy sat next to you, and often the worlds greatest pad can be loved by one and hated by another. Today I have the Rantopad Super C4.
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Hard or cloth, it’s a problem that faces gamers looking for a new mouse pad. Fortunately, there are some manaufacturers that give you the best of both worlds. Rantopads is one of them, with their Rantopad P4 they aim to please both camps.
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Recently we tested the Ratpadz XT model, and it unfortunately received one of the lowest marks this site has ever given. Hopefully Ratpadz other model, the GS, will get a much better reception.
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Hard OCP are well known in the review industry for their popular website, and now they are trying to get into the mouse pad sector with their Ratpadz range. Today I have their XT model which promises a slick surface and a large gaming area.
EDIT: Obviously Ratpadz have been around for years, the introduction was poorly worded apologies to anyone misled.
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Like most manufactures, SteelPad don’t always release brand new products, only build on past success. The QcK heavy is no difference; it’s the same slick surface found on the QcK which received a 9/10 back in 2006, but has extra thickness for LAN party enthusiasts.
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SteelSeries concentrate on creating the best peripherals with the gamer in mind. We’ve tested many of their products, including their entire range of headsets, but today I have their SteelPad S&S touted as ‘probably the best hard plastic gaming surface in the world’. Lets see…
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Mouse mats of recent have been moving away from boring black cloth to more exciting designs. A great example are the NO.ID pads, however today I have the SteelSeries SteelPad 5L in my hands which also combines a gaming surface with aesthetic awesomeness.
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Ideazon have introduced many innovative products in the past from the Zboard to its gaming board counterpart, the Fang. Today however, I am testing something a little simpler; today I have the Ideazon FragMat. Designed to compliment the Ideazon Reaper mouse and others like it, Ideazon are attempting to branch out into the mat market. Lets see how it does.
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NOID pads started from listening to gamers, and creating a pad to suit. Today I have two NO.IDENTITY pads; one from the ‘ryK’ series, and our very own custom XSReviews pad.
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Razer are well known for their mice; including the Copperhead and Krait. What most people don’t realize is that the surface that you play on makes a huge difference to the mouse’s accuracy. Today we test the Razer Mantis; designed for control.
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Nova are a company that took an old design, the humble mouse mat, and attempted to do something special with it. They added fancy features and outlandish colours with their Killer and Winner mats but today I am testing a slightly more conservatively styled pad, the Raider. Lets see how it does.
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There are several parts of PC that can be considered essential for top performance gaming. Mouse, of course, keyboard, certainly, maybe headset too? However, many people often overlook the importance of the humble mouse mat. Today I will be testing Nova's Killer mouse mat; lets see if it makes the grade and qualifies as a gamer's best friend.
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I have tested many of the Xtrac Pads products, including the Ripper XL and their InstaGlide; both of which I rated highly and for very good reason. And now today I get to test the latest offering from XTrac; their Ripper XXL. Also, I get to look at their best selling pad, the Pro HS.
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Until recently, I had been quite content with using my bare desk surface as a mouse pad. However, since I’ve started using high precision laser mice, a desk doesn’t seem right. So today I have the Giganta Lazer 4 to test. This pad stands out visually, but does its performance follow suit?
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When it comes to choosing computer components, it is usually relatively simple to determine which is the best. Review sites and magazines produce benchmarks on everything from Graphics Cards to Hard drives, which lets you, the End-User, know which components are the best money can buy. However, this is not usually the case for mouse mats; especially the gaming variety. There are so many mouse ...
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There are several parts of PC that can be considered essential for top performance gaming. Mouse, of course, keyboard, certainly, maybe headset too? However, many people often overlook the importance of the humble mouse mat. Today I will be testing Nova's Killer mouse mat; lets see if it makes the grade and qualifies as a gamer's best friend.
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I recently reviewed the huge XtracPads RipperXL, and that was pretty impressive to say the least. But now there is a new big boy on the block; the Corepad Deskpad. That’s right; it’s a mouse pad that actually just covers your desk. It’s big, but does it perform? I aim to find out.
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The originally Icemat was hailed the world over my gamers and enthusiasts for its sleek looks, gaming prowess, and the all important part of aiding the experienced gamer in making fragging those noobs just that bit easier. Today I have with me the newer, sleeker and sexier looking Icemat 2nd Edition, let’s see how it does when put through its paces.
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At 18 years old I am probably reaching the peak of my gaming career. I have the previous experience of many games to help me make decisions in new ones. I have good reflexes that will probably only deteriorate over time. I am at the age where money is not so hard to come by, so my gaming equipment is generally top notch. However recently something has seemed to be missing. I realized what ...
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Most people that game have a mousemat, whether it be a frosted glass beauty or a battered old Lara Croft thick foam edition. Some people even decide to go without a mousemat. That was what I was doing until I was kindly sent a package containing Xtrac Pads finest…
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