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How long have you had your mouse mat?

  • 04-03-2014 01:08PM
    #1
    mad muffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    I've realised I've had the same one for 14 years :eek:

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Comments

  • #2
    jester77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    People still use mats?

    I thought they disappeared when the quirky mouse ball was replaced by the red laser.


  • #3
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,598 ✭✭✭Duff


    I've a laptop.


  • #4
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    I threw mine out when my mouse was tragically killed. :(


  • #5
    Victoria Echoing Mumps
    Posts: 81,308 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Victoria Echoing Mumps


    I got a pretty blue wolf one for work a few months ago from artscow, I don't use one at home, trackpad only


  • #6
    donvito99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,818 ✭✭✭donvito99


    No I haven't replaced my touch pad, thanks.

    Desktop computers, tssh.


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  • #7
    Badly Drunk Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,422 ✭✭✭Badly Drunk Boy


    I've never had a mouse mat because I've always found them annoying. I don't like touch-pads either so I still use my trusty oul mouse, but on my desk.


  • #8
    bnt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,244 ✭✭✭✭bnt


    I use a Logitech Marble Mouse trackball, so no mouse mat needed. Can't remember when I bought it, must be at least 8 years ago now. They're still selling them today. The ball is like a pool ball but slightly smaller = could be used as an offensive weapon in a tight spot. :cool:

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  • #9
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    I'm still using a joystick.


  • #10
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    Duff wrote: »
    I've a laptop.
    donvito99 wrote: »
    No I haven't replaced my touch pad, thanks.

    Desktop computers, tssh.

    I use a mouse with my laptop when I'm at home. Nothing unusual, I find touch pads to be a pain, mouse is much better.


    Don't use a mouse pad though no use with optical mice and just get annoying.

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



  • #11
    Holsten
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,971 ✭✭✭Holsten


    Never had one, don't need.


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  • #12
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,102 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    I haven't used one in years- you can't beat a large flat surface.


  • #13
    mad muffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    Hate track pads. Evil yokes.


  • #14
    WellThen?
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭WellThen?


    Just looked down, don't have one. Never even noticed. Why do we need them again?


  • #15
    Sir Arthur Daley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,720 ✭✭✭Sir Arthur Daley


    I dont have a mat for the mouse any more, had to kick him out when he stopped paying rent.


  • #16
    yeppydeppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭yeppydeppy


    I still have one cause it has a wrist support, my mouse is a trackball - but nowadays my wrist hurts more when I use it so it's turned sideways. I always think my wrist might get better but it doesn't. I've had it for about 7 years.


  • #17
    mad muffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    Such a hatred of mats in AH :(


  • #18
    Maximus Alexander
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    Mouse mat? My leg is usually my mouse mat.


  • #19
    BillyMitchel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,324 ✭✭✭BillyMitchel


    The dirt the mouse used to pick up from matts. The ball would be on bits or is this just me?


  • #20
    mitosis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭mitosis


    I got one in 1997. I still use it. Very heavy duty rubber backed mat. Gets cleaned weekly.


  • #21
    Caliden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,981 ✭✭✭Caliden


    I'm more surprised that people use the mousepad on their laptops rather than people not having mousemats.

    How can you actually use that all day without your handing turning into some sort of immovable claw??
    Also, how much of your work is on your laptop?


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  • #22
    Koloman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭Koloman


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    I'm still using a joystick.

    You'll go blind if you're not careful.


  • #23
    Greenmachine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,063 ✭✭✭Greenmachine


    No mouse mat here.


  • #24
    Nemeses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭Nemeses


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    I'm still using a joystick.

    Your private parts don't count...


  • #25
    Temptamperu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,303 ✭✭✭Temptamperu


    Never use them, the table works extremely well.


  • #26
    Irish Guitarist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,736 ✭✭✭Irish Guitarist


    I got my mouse mat free with Classic Rock magazine a little over four years ago. I kept in a drawer and didn't use it until about a year ago though. I need a new one now but never think of getting one.

    I use a laptop but the touch pad has a mind of its own and it makes the cursor fly across the screen without me touching. I've disabled the touch pad and I always use the mouse.


  • #27
    Maximus Alexander
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    Irish Guitarist wrote: »
    I got my mouse mat free with Classic Rock magazine a little over four years ago. I kept in a drawer and didn't use it until about a year ago though. I need a new one now but never think of getting one.

    I use a laptop but the touch pad has a mind of its own and it makes the cursor fly across the screen without me touching. I've disabled the touch pad and I always use the mouse.

    If the devil had children, they would be laptop touch pads.


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