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    Laptop Mousepad

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by flip., Apr 17, 2008.

  1. flip.

    flip. Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    what mouse pad do you recommend for mobile use?
    It shall not be something really big, so that you can put it in your backpack or under the lid of the laptop, but not too small...

    I am looking for something that is not too expensive and will work well with a Logitech VX revolution...

    thanks for suggestions !
     
    flip., Apr 17, 2008
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  2. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    Steel Series QcK or QcK-Mini work well. Smooth & portable.
     
    Signal2Noise, Apr 17, 2008
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    Qck is too big. QcK-Mini is the right one for laptops.
     
    arlab, Apr 17, 2008
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    I happen to use the QcK for my laptop. Yes, it is on the large side but the mini is just too small for me. My wife uses the mini and likes it.
     
    Signal2Noise, Apr 17, 2008
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    I have personally found with my VX Revolution that I don't need a mouse pad - but that might just be me.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Apr 17, 2008
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    flip. Notebook Consultant

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    any other suggestions than nothing or the Qck ? :)
    the qck mini doesn't actually sound bad to me...
    it shouldn't be a bad mouse pad and it should be portable...
     
    flip., Apr 17, 2008
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    Valerius Notebook Guru

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    yeah I use the Steelseries Qck mouse pad as well, works great :)
     
    Valerius, Apr 17, 2008
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    ok thanks people... so i'll go for it... but tell me know, I am having a tough decision!!!
    Shall I take:

    • QCK regular size for $9.99

    -or-

    • QCK mini for $13.34


    the QCK regular size is eligible for free shipping, that's why it is cheaper...

    So I do not know... first I wanted to buy the mini, but when i can have the bigger one cheaper? I don't know... I still want it to be a portable laptop mouse pad... but when I think about it, when I'll want to be portable I won't take a mousepad anyways... but I might like to as well...

    well and both of them will fit under the lid of the laptop or in the backpack right...

    so which size do you have and which size do you recommend and why?

    thanks!!!
     
    flip., Apr 18, 2008
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  9. Steggy

    Steggy Notebook Consultant

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    i use an icemat lol

    though for mobility, glass isnt exactly a brilliant suggestion is it? lol
     
    Steggy, Apr 18, 2008
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  10. flip.

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    Yeah, glass isn't exactly the choice for mobility :)

    I have kind of a dilemma now though if I shall get the mini or the regular sized Qck steelpad. I'd get the mini, but having the opportuntiy to get the regular size cheaper seems a bit silly to not get the regular size. So any suggestions on how the sizes compare???
     
    flip., Apr 18, 2008
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    The QcK is twice as big in area as the Mini. I prefer the roomyness of the 'regular' sized QcK. However, they are both still easy to pack around with the laptop. I wouldn't advise putting the pad inside the closed notebook as it is still a bit thick and could wreck the hinges or press against the display.
     
    Signal2Noise, Apr 18, 2008
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  12. thunderinacircle

    thunderinacircle Notebook Geek

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    Get the regular for less money and if it is too big just trim it down yourself.
     
    thunderinacircle, Apr 18, 2008
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