Coating
The surface on which the mouse is used determines the speed of its movement and the accuracy of the positioning of the sensor.
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Control. Rough texture coating for precise control of the position of the cursor or crosshair on the screen. Allows the mouse sensor to recognize the slightest movement of the manipulator relative to textures.
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Speed. Smooth surface, adapted to the rapid movement of the pointer. Does not interfere with the sliding of the manipulator, allows you to move the cursor or rotate the camera relative to the character in the blink of an eye. The Speed coating is designed for high-sensitivity play.
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Speed / Control. A variant that combines the advantages of the smooth Speed surface for better glide and the rough Control surface for precise cursor positioning. Typically, this type includes double-sided mats.
Backlight
The presence of
lighting in the design of the rug.
This function is found mainly in top-end gaming models (see "Type"). The backlight does not affect the main functionality of the product, its role is primarily decorative. Perhaps the only situation where a luminous mat can be useful from a practical point of view is when working at a computer in the dark, when even the light from the screen does not illuminate the mat.
The backlighting capabilities can be quite advanced: it can have different colours and even react to individual user actions — for example, change colour depending on the mouse sensitivity set (such capabilities are usually available with high-end mice from the same manufacturer). The backlight requires power to operate; it is usually provided via a USB cable.
Waterproof
In this case, rugs are classified as
moisture -proof, which not only can tolerate moisture without any special consequences, but also quickly return to working condition. For example, a plastic or aluminium product can be simply wiped off; but the fabric is considered waterproof only if it has a high density and/or a special impregnation that prevents it from getting wet.
It is also worth noting that for many formally “waterproof” models, intense exposure to moisture is still undesirable: for example, an inexpensive plastic mat that is not wiped off in time can delaminate. And at the same time, on the contrary: many fabric models that are not moisture resistant can be washed and even washed without consequences (they will only dry for quite a long time).
Stitched edges
The presence
of firmware around the perimeter of the rug. Such firmware prevents delamination of the material and makes the product more durable.
