A question about the mouse

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I have a Microsoft mouse. It's not the roller type, but the type that uses
red light.

How does it work? I've done some experiments and found out that it works
perfectly on a piece of ordinary white paper--but not on a piece of glossy
white paper. It works on black paper, even if the black paper is covered by
a cellophane sheet protector.

Also, what can I do to cut down on "sticktion"? The mouse rides on 4 shiny
pads. There's just enough static friction to make it difficult to control
the pointer precisely. If I rely solely on the weight of the mouse, and
don't carry any of the weight of my hand, it works well, but that's
inconvenient. I have the pointer speed on the highest setting; I like it
that way, but it makes it hard to set the pointer. Is there any spray or
treatment for the mouse pad that will reduce the sticktion?

Thanks,

Norm
 
I have a Microsoft mouse. It's not the roller type, but the type that
uses red light.

How does it work? I've done some experiments and found out that it works
perfectly on a piece of ordinary white paper--but not on a piece of glossy
white paper. It works on black paper, even if the black paper is covered
by a cellophane sheet protector.

Also, what can I do to cut down on "sticktion"? The mouse rides on 4
shiny
pads. There's just enough static friction to make it difficult to control
the pointer precisely. If I rely solely on the weight of the mouse, and
don't carry any of the weight of my hand, it works well, but that's
inconvenient. I have the pointer speed on the highest setting; I like it
that way, but it makes it hard to set the pointer. Is there any spray or
treatment for the mouse pad that will reduce the sticktion?

Thanks,

Norm
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Some of these links will answer your questions about how optical mice work:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=define+optical+mouse&btnG=Search

Normally, you don't need a mousepad with an optical mouse but this really
depends on your mousing surface. As you have seen, glassy/reflective
surfaces don't work. If your mousing area is made of something that doesn't
work well with the mouse, try a dark solid-color mousepad.

Malke
 
I have a Microsoft mouse. It's not the roller type, but the type that uses
red light.

How does it work? I've done some experiments and found out that it works
perfectly on a piece of ordinary white paper--but not on a piece of glossy
white paper. It works on black paper, even if the black paper is covered by
a cellophane sheet protector.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question631.htm

Also, what can I do to cut down on "sticktion"? The mouse rides on 4 shiny
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I know you can get mousepads which are made for gamers which has less
friction that a traditional mousepad. Here is an example:

http://www.icemat.com/products/icematgear

There is also other brands of gamerpads like Razer, Func etc. They are
somewhat more expensive than traditional pads but much nicer to use.
 
To cut down on "sticktion" you may wish to use a trackball, no need to worry
about pads after that. And for pointer speed a trackball is unbeatable vs a
mouse ( after you get use to it ).

If you do get one buy a good one. I think that Kensington makes the best??.
I been using a # 64217 Kensington for about 6 years, just needs to be clean
up now and then.
 
While it is not necessary to use a mousepad, I always try to use a fabric
covered mousepad versus one that has a plastic coating on top. The infrared
mouse seems to glide better on it.

I did find another item that seems to work well also. I had an LCD monitor
die. Took it apart and found that some of the translucent plastic plates
inside were great mouse surfaces for both the infrared and ball type mice.
 
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