mouse pad

mouse pad definition - computer

A fabric-covered rubber pad roughly 9" square that provides a smooth surface for rolling a mouse. There are also mouse pads that provide a better surface; for example, 3M makes the Precise Mousing Surface, an ultra-thin mouse pad that is engineered to reduce friction.


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The Precise Mousing Surface

This mouse pad by 3M is unique and much more efficient than the ubiquitous rubber pad. Less than 1/16" thick, its microstructured surface contains peaks and valleys (top left insert) that make the mouse roll smoother and more precisely. (Image courtesy of 3M.)






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