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Testing The Ricochet
Of course, this review will not be complete without a report on how the Ricochet ProSurface 2.52 performs. I present you my lab rats - the Logitech Optical Wheel Mouse SE and Microsoft Mouse.
In reviewing a precision-centric mouse pad, I have always believed that the test subjects should not only be limited to games. Hence, I expanded the scope of this review to cover its performance in productivity applications where users might benefit from the use of a precision-centric mousepad.
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Software
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Developers
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| Adobe Photoshop V5.5 |
Adobe Inc
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| Macromedia Dreamweaver MX |
Macromedia Inc
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| Quake III Arena |
idSoftware
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| Warcraft III |
Blizzard
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Test Settings
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Mouse
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Interface
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Sampling Rate
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| Logitech Optical Wheel Mouse SE |
USB
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125Hz
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| Microsoft Mouse |
PS2
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40Hz
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The Results
The Ricochet ProSurface 2.52 provided a very consistent platform for me to track on during my tests. I wish to point out that the higher grained surface is very suitable for a mechanical mouse since the ball tends to grip the surface better than with a lower grained surface.
After much abuse, I noticed that the mouse pad surface appeared to be scratch-proof. This mouse pad can withstand a barrage of fingernail abuse and the ocassional falls. Nevertheless, you should not double it as your Frisbee. :)
