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CM Storm PowerRX gaming mousepad
Posted by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 11/28/2012 08:23 AM | 8 comment(s) ]
Cooler Master released the CM Storm PowerRX, a new cloth gaming mousepad that is water resistant. The mousepad measures 450mm x 350mm and has a thickness of 2.5mm, it consists of a rubber coated weave with a silicon anti-slip base. One of the special features is the rounded clamped down edge, this should prevent mousecords from rubbing against the PowerRX and giving you drag, and should also decrease how fast it wears out.
The PowerRX is shipping in Europe for around 34.99EUR.
Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer unleashes the raw force of the Power-RX mouse pad. Created as a barrier destroying force, Cooler Master Storm Power-RX uses a low friction textured cloth that is specifically designed to reduce drag, encourage precise maneuvers, and glide true as you navigate your digital avatar to each objective.
Power-RX low friction construction and large mouse pad area creates the conditions to enable gamers to execute precise and intricate movements with ease. Know that your Power-RX will persevere through each battle with its specially formulated material that also acts as a water resistant guard against splashes and spills. These also can be easily cleaned away with little effort.
Fast movements occur constantly as conditions change. Trust that Power-RX will stay in place throughout combat with an underside that is coated in an anti-slip silicon grip to keep the mouse pad positioned as desired. Smooth and agile movements akin to a seasoned scout await you with the Power-RX.
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#4465259 Posted on: 11/28/2012 09:55 AM
Agreed, should be no more than $15-$20.
It looks really cool, but I don't like the price. It's a mouse pad - nothing fancy!
Agreed, should be no more than $15-$20.
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#4465434 Posted on: 11/28/2012 12:53 PM
The title is misleading, because the mouse pad is not an ordinary one - it's a hybrid between cloth and rubber. There is only one hybrid mat I know of (Zowie G-TF or the smaller P-TF, which I own) which is a cloth and plastic mix. I guess it's expensive to manufacture.
A mouse pad is essential for gamers, especially FPS fanatics ones. I have 3 or 4 hard mats collecting dust, because they wear out too quickly. I've had Razer and SteelSeries and all of them wear out in no time. Cloth doesn't, but it's sluggish and I don't like it. Hybrid, however, is a great middle ground. Not as fast as hard mats, but a lot faster than cloth. I can't notice any difference on the used and unused surface of the mouse pad so there's no wearing so far (I've used it for more than a year now). Zowie released an improved and faster versions of their two hybrid mats, but I can't see myself investing another 30 (price includes 11 shipping).
Zowie G-TF 24.90 - 440 x 320 x 2 mm
The title is misleading, because the mouse pad is not an ordinary one - it's a hybrid between cloth and rubber. There is only one hybrid mat I know of (Zowie G-TF or the smaller P-TF, which I own) which is a cloth and plastic mix. I guess it's expensive to manufacture.
A mouse pad is essential for gamers, especially FPS fanatics ones. I have 3 or 4 hard mats collecting dust, because they wear out too quickly. I've had Razer and SteelSeries and all of them wear out in no time. Cloth doesn't, but it's sluggish and I don't like it. Hybrid, however, is a great middle ground. Not as fast as hard mats, but a lot faster than cloth. I can't notice any difference on the used and unused surface of the mouse pad so there's no wearing so far (I've used it for more than a year now). Zowie released an improved and faster versions of their two hybrid mats, but I can't see myself investing another 30 (price includes 11 shipping).
Zowie G-TF 24.90 - 440 x 320 x 2 mm
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#4465436 Posted on: 11/28/2012 12:57 PM
Seriously .. this thing will be for AED 120-150 in Al Ain center easily. What a waste!
Agreed, should be no more than $15-$20.
Seriously .. this thing will be for AED 120-150 in Al Ain center easily. What a waste!
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#4465467 Posted on: 11/28/2012 01:27 PM
The title is misleading, because the mouse pad is not an ordinary one - it's a hybrid between cloth and rubber. There is only one hybrid mat I know of (Zowie G-TF or the smaller P-TF, which I own) which is a cloth and plastic mix. I guess it's expensive to manufacture.
A mouse pad is essential for gamers, especially FPS fanatics ones. I have 3 or 4 hard mats collecting dust, because they wear out too quickly. I've had Razer and SteelSeries and all of them wear out in no time. Cloth doesn't, but it's sluggish and I don't like it. Hybrid, however, is a great middle ground. Not as fast as hard mats, but a lot faster than cloth. I can't notice any difference on the used and unused surface of the mouse pad so there's no wearing so far (I've used it for more than a year now). Zowie released an improved and faster versions of their two hybrid mats, but I can't see myself investing another 30 (price includes 11 shipping).
Zowie G-TF 24.90 - 440 x 320 x 2 mm
Thanks for this through input and the suggestion. My brother is looking for a mat and I'll check thin one out.
Regarding cloth ones - he had some SteelSeries mat that got literally destroyed really quickly; I have EverGlide Titan, washed it a few times and it's been working well for like 4-5 years. But I think it might be difficult to recommend for you, as I use it at relatively high DPI - it's set vertically, so 250mm width and it allows me exactly 6 full turns. These new Razer Speed mats might be interesting too.
The title is misleading, because the mouse pad is not an ordinary one - it's a hybrid between cloth and rubber. There is only one hybrid mat I know of (Zowie G-TF or the smaller P-TF, which I own) which is a cloth and plastic mix. I guess it's expensive to manufacture.
A mouse pad is essential for gamers, especially FPS fanatics ones. I have 3 or 4 hard mats collecting dust, because they wear out too quickly. I've had Razer and SteelSeries and all of them wear out in no time. Cloth doesn't, but it's sluggish and I don't like it. Hybrid, however, is a great middle ground. Not as fast as hard mats, but a lot faster than cloth. I can't notice any difference on the used and unused surface of the mouse pad so there's no wearing so far (I've used it for more than a year now). Zowie released an improved and faster versions of their two hybrid mats, but I can't see myself investing another 30 (price includes 11 shipping).
Zowie G-TF 24.90 - 440 x 320 x 2 mm
Thanks for this through input and the suggestion. My brother is looking for a mat and I'll check thin one out.
Regarding cloth ones - he had some SteelSeries mat that got literally destroyed really quickly; I have EverGlide Titan, washed it a few times and it's been working well for like 4-5 years. But I think it might be difficult to recommend for you, as I use it at relatively high DPI - it's set vertically, so 250mm width and it allows me exactly 6 full turns. These new Razer Speed mats might be interesting too.
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#4465668 Posted on: 11/28/2012 05:30 PM
Thanks for this through input and the suggestion. My brother is looking for a mat and I'll check thin one out.
Regarding cloth ones - he had some SteelSeries mat that got literally destroyed really quickly; I have EverGlide Titan, washed it a few times and it's been working well for like 4-5 years. But I think it might be difficult to recommend for you, as I use it at relatively high DPI - it's set vertically, so 250mm width and it allows me exactly 6 full turns. These new Razer Speed mats might be interesting too.
I'm using Razer DeathAdder 1st gen. @ 1500DPI on a FullHD monitor with no acceleration and drift control. I usually tweak the ingame sensitivity, but if UT2004 is a good example, the setting is @ 2.05. A 360 degree turn ingame is about 5cm. in length on the mouse pad. If you're looking for a fast pad, but don't want to replace it often - get a hybrid.
The Razer "speed" mats are not hybrid, sadly. They're falling behind in that department IMO.
Thanks for this through input and the suggestion. My brother is looking for a mat and I'll check thin one out.
Regarding cloth ones - he had some SteelSeries mat that got literally destroyed really quickly; I have EverGlide Titan, washed it a few times and it's been working well for like 4-5 years. But I think it might be difficult to recommend for you, as I use it at relatively high DPI - it's set vertically, so 250mm width and it allows me exactly 6 full turns. These new Razer Speed mats might be interesting too.
I'm using Razer DeathAdder 1st gen. @ 1500DPI on a FullHD monitor with no acceleration and drift control. I usually tweak the ingame sensitivity, but if UT2004 is a good example, the setting is @ 2.05. A 360 degree turn ingame is about 5cm. in length on the mouse pad. If you're looking for a fast pad, but don't want to replace it often - get a hybrid.
The Razer "speed" mats are not hybrid, sadly. They're falling behind in that department IMO.
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#4465699 Posted on: 11/28/2012 06:09 PM
Thanks for this through input and the suggestion. My brother is looking for a mat and I'll check thin one out.
Regarding cloth ones - he had some SteelSeries mat that got literally destroyed really quickly; I have EverGlide Titan, washed it a few times and it's been working well for like 4-5 years. But I think it might be difficult to recommend for you, as I use it at relatively high DPI - it's set vertically, so 250mm width and it allows me exactly 6 full turns. These new Razer Speed mats might be interesting too.
I have two QCK+s one at work the other at home, the one at work is pretty beaten with the edges coming up a little but i've had it for 4 years now. I have looked for others in the past but it's difficult to find a mouse pad at 17.7 x 15.7 inches.
Guess I might look at Zowie's. I like their keyboard when I owned it.
Thanks for this through input and the suggestion. My brother is looking for a mat and I'll check thin one out.
Regarding cloth ones - he had some SteelSeries mat that got literally destroyed really quickly; I have EverGlide Titan, washed it a few times and it's been working well for like 4-5 years. But I think it might be difficult to recommend for you, as I use it at relatively high DPI - it's set vertically, so 250mm width and it allows me exactly 6 full turns. These new Razer Speed mats might be interesting too.
I have two QCK+s one at work the other at home, the one at work is pretty beaten with the edges coming up a little but i've had it for 4 years now. I have looked for others in the past but it's difficult to find a mouse pad at 17.7 x 15.7 inches.
Guess I might look at Zowie's. I like their keyboard when I owned it.
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#4506777 Posted on: 01/22/2013 10:54 AM
The title is misleading, because the mouse pad is not an ordinary one - it's a hybrid between cloth and rubber. There is only one hybrid mat I know of (Zowie G-TF or the smaller P-TF, which I own) which is a cloth and plastic mix. I guess it's expensive to manufacture.
A mouse pad is essential for gamers, especially FPS fanatics ones. I have 3 or 4 hard mats collecting dust, because they wear out too quickly. I've had Razer and SteelSeries and all of them wear out in no time. Cloth doesn't, but it's sluggish and I don't like it. Hybrid, however, is a great middle ground. Not as fast as hard mats, but a lot faster than cloth. I can't notice any difference on the used and unused surface of the mouse pad so there's no wearing so far (I've used it for more than a year now). Zowie released an improved and faster versions of their two hybrid mats, but I can't see myself investing another 30 (price includes 11 shipping).
Zowie G-TF 24.90 - 440 x 320 x 2 mm
I'm sorry for the thread resurrection, however I have to report how the recommended Zowie Gear GT-F performs (after I bought it for my brother):
First of all, thank you for the recommendation and I can confirm it's worth every $0.01.
I've tested it with Logitech G700 and Razer Mamba 2013, and some el-cheapo mouse. It's hands down the best mouse pad I've ever tried out. It looks rigid, the edges are nicely reinforced and the mouse gliiiiiiides. The difference between static and dynamic friction is close to none - mouse doesn't "jump" after moving from place at all. The movements are fast and predictable. The surface is also pretty nice in touch. Now I'm considering buying a smaller version for myself.
The tracking precision with G700 improved significantly over QCK Mini. With Mamba it was already perfect on all "normal" surfaces, but the precision of the movement itself is a lot better now. I recommend it for every laser mouse, both high-precision (around 4cm for full 360 degree turn), and long fast swipes at lower DPI.
The title is misleading, because the mouse pad is not an ordinary one - it's a hybrid between cloth and rubber. There is only one hybrid mat I know of (Zowie G-TF or the smaller P-TF, which I own) which is a cloth and plastic mix. I guess it's expensive to manufacture.
A mouse pad is essential for gamers, especially FPS fanatics ones. I have 3 or 4 hard mats collecting dust, because they wear out too quickly. I've had Razer and SteelSeries and all of them wear out in no time. Cloth doesn't, but it's sluggish and I don't like it. Hybrid, however, is a great middle ground. Not as fast as hard mats, but a lot faster than cloth. I can't notice any difference on the used and unused surface of the mouse pad so there's no wearing so far (I've used it for more than a year now). Zowie released an improved and faster versions of their two hybrid mats, but I can't see myself investing another 30 (price includes 11 shipping).
Zowie G-TF 24.90 - 440 x 320 x 2 mm
I'm sorry for the thread resurrection, however I have to report how the recommended Zowie Gear GT-F performs (after I bought it for my brother):
First of all, thank you for the recommendation and I can confirm it's worth every $0.01.
I've tested it with Logitech G700 and Razer Mamba 2013, and some el-cheapo mouse. It's hands down the best mouse pad I've ever tried out. It looks rigid, the edges are nicely reinforced and the mouse gliiiiiiides. The difference between static and dynamic friction is close to none - mouse doesn't "jump" after moving from place at all. The movements are fast and predictable. The surface is also pretty nice in touch. Now I'm considering buying a smaller version for myself.
The tracking precision with G700 improved significantly over QCK Mini. With Mamba it was already perfect on all "normal" surfaces, but the precision of the movement itself is a lot better now. I recommend it for every laser mouse, both high-precision (around 4cm for full 360 degree turn), and long fast swipes at lower DPI.
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It looks really cool, but I don't like the price. It's a mouse pad - nothing fancy!