Mouse Pads - Are people still using them? / myLot

South Africa

March 9, 2017 1:38am CST

I have noticed that mouse pads are still widely available. Are people still buying and using them? I have not seen a mouse pad being used by friends, family, colleagues, customers, etc. for years now. 99.99% of computer users are using optical mice and there is no need for a mouse pad in my opinion. Perhaps I am missing something and should be using a mouse pad?! Please enlighten me.

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flpoolbum

@flpoolbum (2978)

• United States

9 Mar 17

I still have a desktop that I like to use and have a mouse pad. Speaking of mice, I got my niece a pink mouse that looks like a sports car. The headlights even light up. She uses it at her tax preparation business.

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minx267

@minx267 (15527)

• Hartford, Connecticut

9 Mar 17

I have a wireless optical mouse and I still use a mousepad.

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David van der Merwe

@Paljas (146)

• South Africa

9 Mar 17

Reason? Just curious.

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minx267

@minx267 (15527)

• Hartford, Connecticut

9 Mar 17

@Paljas I still find it easier to use the mouse on that surface.

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maezee

@maezee (41988)

• United States

9 Mar 17

I think thats up to you. I dont have a desktop computer at homr - only a laptop. I was debating on getting a mouse though. Those laptop mouses are difficult to use!

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David van der Merwe

@Paljas (146)

• South Africa

10 Mar 17

I use optical mouse with my laptop. Much easier and faster, but no mouse pad - just gets in my way!