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Date Posted: April 25, 2001

Mousepads are probably one of the last things people think about when it comes to computers. Usually, if someone buys a new PC, they'll probably stick with the foam one that came with their computer. If you buy a computer from a big OEM, you'll likely be lucky enough to get one made out of plastic. Still, these pads do nothing more than to give your mouse a home. They weren't the best performing ones, but they did the job. 3M released textured mousepads to cater people who needed more precision, such as graphic designers. It worked great, as the pits and valleys of the pad allowed the mouse ball to get a better grip and provided the accuracy these individuals needed. Problem with the3M was it's relatively high cost, and poor durability.

Recently, new performance mousepads have entered the scene. was the first, followed by the . Both had their pros and cons, but both were similar, in that they were textured and made of solid plastic and nearly unbreakable. The fUnc Surface 1030 is a newer addition to this market, and they've borrowed ideas from earlier performance pads, and added a few twists.

Specifications

• 10" wide x 8.5" high x approx. 1/8" thick
• Metal mouse cord clip
• Two different surfaces (rough, and not as rough)
• All rubber base
• Hand washable
• Ships packaged in a metal tin, w/foam

I received the mousepad from a friend of mine who had one to spare. Up until that day, I had been using the Everglide Attack Pad, which worked great with my optical mouse, but when I got the bigger Boomslang 2000, I was in need of a larger pad.

And here is a pic of the size difference between the fUnc and the Everglide:

 

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