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This is my first instructable.
This mouse pad is by far the easiest and cheapest I've discovered. I have an optical mouse, but the mouse pad also works the laser or ball mice. it's also the the easiest to replace encase the mouse pad gets dirty or covered with notes.
(my apologies because my desk is white along with the "mouse pad")
NOTE: If you're into heavy gaming like WOW or FPS GAMES than this "mouse pad"probably won't do you much good. I have used this on rough concrete with little trouble from it ripping. This is not a permanent solution ifthat is what you're looking for. Of course a piece of tile from Home Depot would probably work better for a PERMANANT solution. But how often do you carry a piece of tile with you in you laptop bag. Can you write notes on tiles and then throw or save it cheaper than paper? Yes, I could have printed the instructable logo on the piece of paper with the phase "World's cheapest 'mouse pad'" but I didnt. I have played The Sims 2 and Diablo 2 using this "mouse pad" with no problem. I'm sorry you do not like this idea.
This mouse pad is by far the easiest and cheapest I've discovered. I have an optical mouse, but the mouse pad also works the laser or ball mice. it's also the the easiest to replace encase the mouse pad gets dirty or covered with notes.
(my apologies because my desk is white along with the "mouse pad")
NOTE: If you're into heavy gaming like WOW or FPS GAMES than this "mouse pad"probably won't do you much good. I have used this on rough concrete with little trouble from it ripping. This is not a permanent solution ifthat is what you're looking for. Of course a piece of tile from Home Depot would probably work better for a PERMANANT solution. But how often do you carry a piece of tile with you in you laptop bag. Can you write notes on tiles and then throw or save it cheaper than paper? Yes, I could have printed the instructable logo on the piece of paper with the phase "World's cheapest 'mouse pad'" but I didnt. I have played The Sims 2 and Diablo 2 using this "mouse pad" with no problem. I'm sorry you do not like this idea.
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-- four pieces of tape (invisible tape works great)
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When I went to help my grandma sort the pictures on her computer a couple years ago, I noticed she was using an old ball mouse, I saw a practically new wireless optical mouse on the floor. I asked her why she wasn't using it and she told me it didn't work.
I plugged the receiver into her computer and it worked, but the tracking was AWFUL. She has a sliding compartment for her keyboard, with a mouse tray that slides out the side of that. I knew a mouse pad wouldn't fit between them, so I figured the easiest solution is a white piece of paper.
I used a slightly heavier than normal piece of paper, taped the edges nicely and it worked flawlessly, just a few weeks ago, I was at her house and had to check my emails, the same piece of paper was still there, the edges were a bit rough, and the paper was slightly discolored, but it still worked great, not bad for a quick fix.
This is a great way to get optical mice to track on glossy black surfaces, and it's cheaper than a mouse pad, it also won't slide away like some of the cheaper ones.
With the advent of optical mouses, I still prefer the basic blue fabric on neoprene (wetsuit material), but keeping mis-prints onhand so that the blank side can be used in an emergency is always a good standby.