Computer accessories: which mouse pad to choose?

A person who spends a lot of time at a computer naturally wants all the equipment to function smoothly. This is especially important when working or gaming processes are connected with computers. After all, in this case, any small thing, even such as a mouse pad, can be of fundamental importance.

Characteristics of the accessory

First, let's look at the terminology. Mouse pad (or mouse) - a special object, an accessory, the surface of which is designed to work on it a mechanical manipulator, called a computer mouse. The working surface of the mat provides a smooth, soft movement of the manipulator, which, in turn, determines the accuracy of the cursor movement on the computer screen and the correctness, speed of the commands and actions. Ultimately, a properly matched mouse pad increases the productivity and user comfort of the user, especially in the processes associated with operations in office and design applications, as well as in many modern games. Naturally, to a greater extent the accessory is needed for the mouse, because it is mechanical; Their movement depends on the smoothness of the surface of the table or other coating. Without the rug, the degree of contact between the ball of the device and the working medium is not close enough, the cursor manipulator simply slips past the desired sectors of the screen.

Mouse for optical mouse is not important enough, it is often replaced by a sheet of ordinary paper for printing, or the mouse safely functions and without additional accessories.

Types of rugs

"Myshkodromy" differ in three parameters: the size of the area, the material of manufacture, functionality. On the first of them they are divided into standard, mini and maxi. On the second - on fabric, plastic, glass, aluminum, gel. The third - for conventional and gaming.

A large mouse pad is suitable for mechanical "rodents": for the convenience of working with them you need a lot of space under the "run" of the wheel. Small sizes are good for optical mice, such mats are more convenient, since they take up less space on the table.

Tissue coating is more pleasant to the touch. Such an accessory can be rolled up, easy to transport, etc. But the presentation of the product spoils quite quickly, 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.

Game mouse mats are made of plastic and glass. Plastic models are more common due to their versatility. They equally meet the requirements of both laser and optical instruments. Moreover, a plastic mat for a laser mouse is exactly what you need, because With glass such types of manipulators are not "friendly".

Coatings from gel are a real gift for employees of offices, teachers, writers and in general all people who are forced to type large volumes of texts or perform many operations. A special feature of the rugs is a cushion of silicone to support the hand and relieve tension from it. But for games they are unsuitable, and they require special, careful treatment.

And, finally, bilateral "palaces." They are polyfunctional, one surface is glossy, the other is matte. And if the accessory is a gaming type, each side corresponds to one or another type of games.

Design and decoration

For regulars of the Internet, gamers and just lovers of sitting at the PC, the appearance of accessories is not the least. Depending on age and inclinations, some users choose an accessory with a bright, elegant print and non-standard geometric shapes. Others also use rugs of calm colors, monophonic, square or rectangular shapes with rounded corners. Products with additional functions are produced: they can be illuminated, they can act as a tablet or a data storage device, etc.