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Written by Mikhail Ivanenkov
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Wednesday, 13 June 2007 |
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Another interesting feature is the double-sided nature of the Thunder 8. The actual surface pops out and there are two sides to choose one: one smooth, one rough.
The smooth side (left) is ideal for optical mice and is a lot easier on the hands. The rough side (right) likewise works with optical mice, but is geared more towards ball mice and may cause discomfort to your palms over time. Using the rough side also increases friction noticeably, which negates the usefulness of the provided mouse feet. In short, those using optical mice (almost everyone) will most likely want to use the smooth side.
This is what the cord clip looks like when attached. It can be mounted either on the left or right side of the pad. The cord (on Logitech mice anyway) fits the clip perfectly and doesn't budge in the least bit. You should be able to bend the clip accordingly to accommodate for thinner cables on other mice. This eliminates tugging from a lengthy wire which can lead to slightly offset pointing (something that's unacceptable in games and applications requiring the utmost precision).
The bottom of the pad features 8 thumbtack-sized silicone feet to prevent slipping on various surfaces. The fact that it's not a lightweight mouse pad also helps. Overall it does a good job of staying put.
The Thunder 9 ships in a much different cloth pouch with the main flap secured via a pair of Velcro strips. The top layer is very "airy" mesh; the layer beneath is much finer but still has ventilation holes. This is good because it allows for any moisture on the mouse pad to escape (like sweat). On the other hand, the coarser outside mesh is likely to get caught in all sorts of things, which could lead to its ultimate deterioration. Personally I prefer the tin case.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 15 June 2007 )
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