fUnc sUrface 1030 Competition Mousing Surface Review - Conclusion
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Before concluding, I noticed something else that piqued my interest. The surface of the fUnc is semi-translucent, and when lit up from behind glows with a really cool blue light. This could be the start of a neat mod! A few LEDs and you could probably light this sucker right up. Have a look:
Anyway, after experimenting with the many combinations of mice and pads, I'd say there is a distinct difference between using a ball mouse and an optical mouse when it comes to choosing your mousepad. Since a ball mouse is mechanical and requires friction to move the ball, a rougher surface is somewhat beneficial.
I suspected this from the beginning, and thought the RatPadz would shine due to the extremely rough surface. But my testing proved a little differently. In short, the fUnc 1030 blew the competition out of the water. As much as I love my RatPadz, it was simply no contest. The smooth side of the fUnc was
the best surface I have ever used, hands down. Cordless or corded, it was a superb experience. Ball or optical, it delivered.
The winning combo for me was my Logitech Cordless Optical and the smooth side of the fUnc. They even look good together!
With the corded ball mouse, the rough side worked very well, and the mouse itself was the limiting factor for me. If you are still using a ball mouse you probably don't need the fUnc, as the generic foam rubber pad worked just fine. Even the desktop worked okay, but it was too slick, and didn't offer good reflection for the optical mice.
The smooth side of the fUnc 1030 pad was ideal for my wireless and corded optical mice. In fact, I've never had so much fun mousing than with my wireless Logitech and fUnc 1030. Precision movements in Photoshop used to be a bit touchy with the RatPadz GS, which I attribute to the extremely rough surface. But in games or in development the fUnc is really a superb pad. The height is a major plus; it is fairly close to the desktop at less than 1/8". The RatPadz is quite high and is a little uncomfortable at times. I still recommend the RatPadz for a cheaper competition surface, but if you can shell out the $20 USD for the fUnc, it is well worth your money.
Pros - High quality
- Reversible surface
- Superb for precision mousing
- Base has lots of gription
- Looks pretty nice
Cons - Price tag (~$20 USD)
- Foreign particles are more noticeable on the smooth surface
Well, folks, that about does it here for us at Dev Hardware/OC Addiction. We hope you enjoyed our review of the fUnc sUrface 1030 Competition Mousing Surface. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or you just feel like tarring and feathering us, please drop by our
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