Mousepads are perhaps one of the oldest, yet most ignored peripherals in
the computing universe. From the stone age of computing to modern
times, the mousepad has adorned nearly every desktop. In the early
days, mousepads were merely squares of plastic or cloth, but in the last
30 years, a lot has changed. Now we have pads in every shape,
color, and all kinds of materials. On the docket today is
one of the more traditional styles, a large black cloth pad. So
let's take a look at the Corepad C1 Medium Pad.
Introduction:
The box arrived in the mail a little worse for wear, but relatively
intact. The contents inside were unharmed, so that is all that
matters.
The vanilla version Corepad comes in three sizes; Medium, Large and
XXXL. The pad we are looking at is the Medium, and it clocks in at
12.8 inches by 11.42 inches, much bigger than a "normal" mousepad.
Specifications
* Amazing flexible and smooth surface
* C1 Series available for all sensitivity mouse settings
* Maximum precision when aiming
* Compatible with all mice (laser and optical)
* Non-slip rubber backing
* Cleanable with damp cloth
The Corepad C1 series:
1. Corepad C1 Medium 325 x 290 x 4.7mm / 12.80 x 11.42 x 0.19 in
2. Corepad C1 Large 455 x 405 x 4.7mm / 17.91 x 15.94 x 0.19 in
3. Corepad C1 XXXL 900 x 450 x 4.7mm / 35.43 x 17.72 x 0.19 in
In the above picture, we get a close-up view of the company logo and the
the texturing that resides in the top layer. The texturing
provides a surface that optical mice can easily read off of, while at
the same time providing a low friction feel.
On the other end of the pad is the Corepad signature shapes design.
It also provides another opportunity to look at the surface texture.
A quick look at the pad's nethers reveals a nice rubberized surface that
keeps the pad from moving around. We also can see the extra
thickness in this pad that helps provide plenty of extra cushioning.
Testing and Performance:
Of course, the whole reason to get a performance
mousepad is to do some performance gaming. First up, I fired
up some C&C3:Tiberium Wars, and followed up with some Call of Duty 2
to satisfy my twitch urge. In conjunction to the Corepad, I
turned to my favorite cyber-trigger, the Razer Diamondback Plasma.
Compared to my existing mousepad, the Xtrac
Ripper XXL, the surface of the Corepad is a little bit slicker,
meaning less resistance to movement. The added thickness also
added to the padding which helped with comfort issues after a long
gaming session. The Medium sized pad bodes well for easy LAN
party transportation or for a cramped desktop area, and is a bit
larger than the "standard" mousepad. However, after months of
using the Ripper XXL, the size seemed a little diminutive.
If you feel the same as I do, definitely opt for one of the larger
sizes.
Conclusion:
For a "Medium" mousepad, the Corepad C1 is actually pretty good size.
The top layer provides a nice smooth surface that makes for easy
movement during gaming, and creates a lot less friction than many
mousepads out there. It is nice and thick, and easy to clean,
which makes this an ideal mousepad for any gamer that prefers cloth to
plastic or metal.
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