About the mouse pad invention
The computer mouse we have all come to rely on daily for our computer work, was first invented in 1968 by Douglas Engelbart. It was not until the ball mouse was perfected by Xerox PARC Research Company that the computer mouse came into wide use during the 1980s personal computer era.
The benefits of using a mouse pad
With the widespread use of the desktop computer, users saw the need and benefits of using a mouse pad. The mouse pad protected the surface of the desk from scratches and wear and tear. Using the mouse pad also provided a more comfortable and smooth operation of the computer mouse. Made out of rubber with a glued fabric surface, the mouse pad provided a better grip of the mouse tracking ball, this allowed for faster and more accurate cursor positioning. The mouse pad surface also helped protect the computer mouse from collecting dust and small particles that interfere with the proper operation of the mouse.
Type of mouse pads
Early mouse pads had a rectangular shape, were made out of rubber with fabric glued on top. Today mouse pad come in many different custom shapes, styles and are made form different materials. Ergonomic mouse pads give wrist support and help in prevent repetitive strain injuries.
Newer computer mouses use optical image based tracking. These devices operate well on mouse pads of many different surfaces, smooth or hard. The mouse pad printed design helps the optical mouse in fast and accurate operation.
Mouse pads as promotional items
It id not take advertisers long to realize the mouse pad offers unique and valuable real estate right on the users desktop. The mouse pad allows companies to deliver their message and reinforce their brand directly to the user. With the surge in internet use for commerce this is even more important today. What better place to have you web site URL than right at the location of internet use with this computer accessory.
At Artik promotions in Toronto we provide custom shaped mouse pads with custom screen printing mouse pads and photo mouse pads. All designed to promote your business with this computer accessory.
Coaster Mouse pads as promotional items
We added to this page the coaster mouse pads. These coasters are available in a quantity of 100 or more and are easy to fully customize with your logo or message.
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