Mouse Mats/ Desk Mouse mats: How to choose the best one?
The Glides store offers a variety of mouse mats each catering to different wants and needs. Which is why this guide provides some information to help you decide which is best for you!
Why use a Mouse Mat/ Desk Mouse Mat?
To start off with, mouse mats can be an essential item on your desk providing support for your mouse enabling you to smoothly use your mouse for surfing the web, creative work as well as gaming. Although it is possible to use your mouse without a mouse mat, using one enables you to full use of your external mouse without relying too much on your trackpad that most laptops have.
Due to technological improvements, some modern mouses do not require mouse mats to operate smoothly. However, even in these cases a mouse mat provides a surface that reduces the friction against harder materials which can potentially prevent damage to your mouse, which can sometimes be costly especially the ones with more features.
Mouse Mat or Desk Mouse Mat?
Desk mouse mats often refer to mouse mats that covers a greater area of the table that most people use for PCs or laptops. Some find these more practical than the standard mouse mat that still provides a sufficent coverage of space that the average person would need to use their mouse. A desk mouse mat can used due to a larger monitor size for example, or a preference of having more space. In other cases, it can be that they find it more visually appealing. While having a large mouse mat can be appealing, we find that the standard mouse mat is fine as it is, and offers practicality in that it would fit even in smaller desk spaces. For university students for example, there is not much choice of the desks provided.
How big are the Glides Mouse Mats?
The Glides mouse mats are 8x10"/20x24cm making it a good size to use your mouse but not too big so you will almost always have space for it on a desk (unless you have a very small desk!) The Glides mouse mats are 3mm thick providing a good level of comfort, as well as supports both optical and laser mice. In additional being resistent to pilling, it also has an anti slip base, so under normal circumstances the mouse mat will stay in place while in use. Another aspect of the mouse mats are the overlocked seams at the edges, which prevents fraying providing a more durable finish.
Gaming Mouse mat - why do I need one?
Gaming mouse mats offer the same benefit as the desk mouse mats - they are larger in space which is ideally for gaming purposes where an extra space is need to move the mouse around. This can cost more than the standard mouse mat, so unless your objective to use it for gaming, it may be best to stick with the normal size mouse mats. However, if you are a gamer or you just have a preference for larger desk mouse mats, the Glides Red Dragon gaming mouse mat is perfect for you! It offers the same features as the normal mouse mat with a larger space, so your mouse will not go off the mouse mat when gaming, allowing for more precise gaming. This Chinese Gaming Mouse Mat (inspired by Chinese culture) is a great edition to your work space, with a stylish and captivating design. To get your very own Dragon mouse mat, click here!
The Panda Mouse Mat
The Panda Mouse Mat is a black and white mouse mat, perfect if you are looking for some contrast on your desk. It comes with the words "Knowledge alters fates" a reminder to keep learning and having control over your future. Pandas Often represents peace and friendship that match Chinese values, the panda also has a connection to the concept of Yin and Yang. Often mouse mats come in dark colours, and one possible reason is if there are stains they are less noticeable. While this may be the case, if you are someone who is more careful with their possessions this Panda Mouse Mat maybe ideal for you! Take a look here.
The Dragon Mouse Mat
The Dragon Mouse Mat is similar to the gaming mouse mat, and also has the same quote written. It is in a way a smaller version, in a more uncommon colour. Dragons are often a symbol of intelligence, good luck, wisdom and success, making this stylish Chinese mouse mat ideal for Chinese students studying abroad. If the concept is to your liking, get yours here!
How to choose which mouse mat?
Choosing your mouse mat can be a matter of preference; whether the Dragon mouse mat or the Panda mouse mat resonates with you more will depend on the individual person. Consider the colours of the mouse mat, which goes best with the set up you have at your desk? More mouse mat colours will be avalaible soon, so be sure to follow the Instagram page for updates!
If you prefer to use a mouse mat for gaming, the best option will be the gaming Red Dragon mouse mat, offering more space. If only using it for normal or creative purposes, the standard mouse mats are £25 (both Dragon mouse mat and Panda mouse mat), where as the gaming mouse mat is currently £35, and therefore you should also consider your budget as well as how you use your laptop/PC.