i'm just curious how many people with optical mouses use mousepads. I have an optical mouse and I took away the mousepad and it still seems to work fine
2007-01-26 05:52:53 · 8 answers · asked by buckbucknumber2000 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Yup as long as the optical mouse has a high resolution it will work fine. I kissed mousepads goodbye ages ago.
2007-01-26 08:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by Venom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, it works fine. The only reason for a pad would be if the surface under the pad is very glossy or very uniform. In this case the mouse can have a hard time detecting movement.
2007-01-26 13:58:57 · answer #2 · answered by Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is, some people just like using a mousepad, it keeps the mouse cleaner
2007-01-26 14:02:49 · answer #3 · answered by holly m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More important is the smoothness and color of the surface. Lighter colors are better for the optical mouse. And no, I don't use a pad either.
2007-01-26 14:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a mousepad at work and nothing at home...both work the same =)
2007-01-26 14:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by ~**Athena's Mommy**~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't make any difference.
They work fine w/o pads.
I use a pad and still have to clean the sliders every couple of days.
2007-01-26 13:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by Do not trust low score answerers 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use a mouse pad on the desktop but when i use the one on my laptop i dont use one
2007-01-26 14:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by Tiffy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the surface below is smooth, you don't need one.
2007-01-26 14:13:49 · answer #8 · answered by The Not-Know It All 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋