Shadow
Knight Systems has given TechIMO the privilege of reviewing two types of mouse pads specifically designed for gaming. The first mouse pad I will review is the Black Icemat, 2nd Edition.
What You Get
The pad arrives in a nice box and is packaged with polystyrene, which helps limit the chances of receiving a broken Icemat.
The Icemat is a glass mouse pad with a special coating that has a very interesting and unique feel compared to other gaming pads currently on the market.
The first thing that stood out about the Icemat were the dimensions of the pad: 10 x 12 inches (250 x 300 mm). The large size allows for a wide range of movement without the worry of running the mouse off
the pad.
Use and Performance
The movement of the mouse on the pad was smooth and quick. Other Icemat reviews have complained about the noise of the mouse gliding across the glass surface, but I did not notice any such problems.
Cleaning the Icemat is simple and easy. Any glass cleaner, Windex for example, will rightfully rid most dirt and anything else that will accumulate on the mouse pad.
A three-inch pad surfer Teflon tape is also included with the Icemat. The pad surfer is used for noise elimination and the opportunity for even smoother movement across the glass surface. Even without the pad surfer installed, I did not notice any problems.
Durability
I did not intentionally perform rigorous durability testing, but the pad will certainly survive a short drop onto a carpeted floor. The mouse pad is made of glass, so extreme caution is recommended when transporting the Icemat.
Conclusion
Overall, I would recommend the Icemat to gamers that desire a quality mouse pad where price is not a concern.
A thank you goes out to Shadow Knight Systems for giving TechIMO the opportunity to review the Black Icemat, 2nd Edition.
After extensive use, I certify that the Icemat is a great product, especially for those demanding LAN parties where you need the extra edge in gaming.
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Pros:
- Large surface area
- Comfortable
- Precision aiming
- Amazing accuracy
- Non-slip rubber feet
- Will not bend or lose shape
Cons:
- High suggested retail price
- Any type of liquid will result
in erratic pointer behavior
- Possibility of the pad breaking
or cracking
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Overall Rating: 9.5/10 (higher is better)
Vendor Info:
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6-2-2004 12:36pm
6-2-2004 2:03pm
