2006-08-30 09:37:37 · 12 answers · asked by dewgongoo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
No but it is always better to use one to protect your computer desk and base of mouse.
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Gary C...
2006-08-30 09:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by starman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, optical mice do not require mouse pads because they do not have the ball underneath. I have an optical mouse but still use a pad to protect my desk and cuz I have the padding that protects my wrist from being in an uncomfortable postion.
2006-08-30 09:46:15 · answer #2 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is NO.
Optical mice doesn't require a special surface, such as a mouse pad.
2006-08-30 09:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by HotRod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. not necessary. but you can always get mice pads that are designed for the optical-mouse user, with enhanced something or another. saw one at RadioShack. haha.
2006-08-30 09:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time you need to use a mouse pad is when you use your mouse on clear glass tabletop like I do.
2006-08-30 09:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by rmarjadi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you do not need a mouse pad, but you cannot use them on reflective surface.
2006-08-30 09:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by americanDesi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first one I had worked better on a mousepad than on the desk.
The one I have now doesn't seem to care.
2006-08-30 09:43:27 · answer #7 · answered by Aphrodite Jones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I would suggest it as it will 'run' smoother on such a surface and be less likely to do damage to either surface.
2006-08-30 09:43:31 · answer #8 · answered by DHAZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
2006-08-30 09:40:08 · answer #9 · answered by caughtin2minds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they don't. That's why they are so great. No clogged up mice any more.
2006-08-30 09:39:57 · answer #10 · answered by doyler78 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋