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Written by Mikhail Ivanenkov
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Wednesday, 13 June 2007 |
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For those who prefer cloth over plastic, the Pro HS is the ideal choice. It's the same size as the Zoom and Pro HS: 8.5" (height) x 11" (width) x 1/8" (thickness). Like the much larger Ripper, it has a cloth layer, foam, and a rubber bottom. Of all the pads, this is my favorite as it has the perfect blend of tracking, size, softness, and relatively low drag. Think of it as a slightly bigger, better version of your average pad.
Last but not least is the baby of the family, the Micro. Coming in at 7" (height) x 8.75" (width), it's about the same size (and in some instances smaller than) a normal pad. Like the Zoom and Hammer, the Micro has a printed plastic top sheet and a Sure Grip II bottom. While not recommended for desktop use due to its dimensions, it's a perfect fit for laptops which may use smaller mice, or have little room to spare (or both).
You can see the thickness difference in the above images. It takes about 5-6 of the thinner pads to equal one of the thicker ones. In the end, every one of these surfaces performs identically when it comes to tracking, regardless of size, material, or print. And they're no better or worse than the Steelpad S&S, but they sure are cheaper! Which one you choose really depends on two factors: size and material preference. Prices range from $10-20, which is to be expected for a good quality surface.
Pros
- Lots of sizes and combinations to choose from
- Exceptional tracking/performance with all pads
- Very good grip
- Easily transportable
- Inexpensive
Cons
XtracPads' mouse surface lineup is great. There are plenty of choices and you really can't go wrong with any one (ok the Ripper XL and the Micro may be a little extreme, but there's a market for those as well). I haven't found anything wrong with any of the pads, and forking over $10-20 for a quality, no nonsense mouse pad is money well spent. Sure you don't get a fancy case or teflon mouse feet, but you're more than welcome to buy those separately. If you're shopping for a new pad, head on over to XtracPads' reseller page for a list of stores. You won't be disappointed.
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