Best 'normal sized' mousepad?

[Asgorath]

I am looking for a nice mousepad that isn't oversized. 8x9 or so. Just a mousepad, no gel wristpads or anything like that. Optical mice will be used on these. I need a dozen or so so if you know a good place to buy them that would be great too. They will be used in an office environment ~10 hours per day and so if they wear well that would be great. It seems like most mousepads wear out somewhat fast, then the mouse tracking goes to hell.

I was thinking about getting a Scotch precise mousing surface as I have really liked those in the past. I really like ratpadz, and they would do a great job, but they're just too big to not take over the desks.

Any good suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Tutelary]

$2 cloth pad ftw.

 

[ilkka]

$2 cloth pad ftw.

Truth. Tracking is decent, they certainly don't wear down very quickly, and are more comfortable to use. Wish I had one...

 

[Asgorath]

Can you recommend a good one though? I hate the soft black foam bottoms because they don't grip the table very well and are too thick. I really like the really floppy knurled rubber bottoms with like a thick lycra top or something similar.

I went to staples.com and I can't tell if their $2.78 pad is the decent kind or the cheap kind? Anyone have any actual experience on which one is actually good. I agree with you on style, but I'm looking for specifics. I need to order these today so I can bring them with me next time I go into the office to work.

Thanks.

 

[JeeQ]

Funcsurface 1030 has everything and more you described.

It's a little expensive though.

 

[sitheris]

funcpad 1030

Was $16 at newegg when i bought all 3 of mine

 

[Asgorath]

funcpad 1030

Was $16 at newegg when i bought all 3 of mine

$13.99 @ PTS...but the shipping is pretty ridiculous. $6.82 UPS Ground. They better be going by weight and have the total shipping be a whole lot less.

As much as I like the func, I don't think the boss will approve of a ~$16 mousepad to outfit the office with. Any good, but less expensive suggestions?

 

[Asgorath]

Here is a nice assortment...

$4.99 Fellowes® Mouse Pad With Microban®, 8" x 9", Black

$5.36 KellyREST™ SRV Optical Mouse Pad, Black, 1/8"H x 9"W x 7 3/4"D

$2.99

Kensington® Mouse Pad, Black