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RTT · 29th Mar 2002, 12:16

Necrosis · 29th Mar 2002, 12:55

Hello,

I've been using one of these since September and I can't stand to use anything else. I have never used one of the Everglides but either way I love my Ratpadz. The mouse I use is the Logitech Dual Optical..very smooth and crisp!

Shannon

quack · 29th Mar 2002, 14:07

I've got the 3M Precise Mousing Surface which I use with my Logitech Optical, how does the 3M pad compare with the RatPadz?

Necrosis · 29th Mar 2002, 14:13

Hey,

Yeah I've used that as well...how does it compare? To put it bluntly..it doesn't.

Shannon

Phrozenpenguin · 29th Mar 2002, 21:58

Can't wait for mine to "arrive"

)

RTT · 29th Mar 2002, 22:39

sendin 'em all during mon-fri next week mate!

Arcane · 30th Mar 2002, 03:42

So peeps.......which is better???

Everglide or RatPadz?

I'm about to make a purchase and want to get some input.....and since I trust you guys........whatcha think?

Necrosis · 30th Mar 2002, 04:01

Hi,

Their pretty much the samething. The Everglide Giganta (spelling?) is very close to the same surface area as the Ratpadz. However, if you have an optical mouse make sure you get the black one. People have had problems with tracking on the different colored Everglides.

Shannon

Arcane · 30th Mar 2002, 05:01

Thanks...I suppose i'll just flip a coin then......or I could do the right thing and get the ratpad to support bit-tech!

xcqt · 30th Mar 2002, 09:39

i have a everglide giganta and a logitech dual optical works for me very smooth.

Elemental · 30th Mar 2002, 10:44

I heard from some people that the surface of the ratpadz lasts much longer than the everglide!

Eh Ritch, I can't believe you could bend the ratpad so that it didn't rock from side to side.
I just removed the foot on the middle of the pad; that works fine for me now! (I didn't manage to bend it back properly)

cu
Elemental

p.s.: RitchtheTitch and Titch? two different persons? Just noticed that. Always thought you are one and the same guy

RTT · 30th Mar 2002, 10:44

i've used Everglides at my dads work, and after using this I think that Ratpads are a little better. The surface is a bit more slippy, and i like the shape better - everglides require you to have your wrist in the center - ratpads dont.

Arcane · 30th Mar 2002, 13:37

Thanks again.....I'll more than likely pick up a ratpad....

macroman · 30th Mar 2002, 13:53

Everglide 0wnz j00 - LOL

http://www.bit-tech.net/review/60/

quack · 30th Mar 2002, 14:33

just placed my order

can't wait for it to arrive now hehe

ordered one of those bungee things from Everglide too, I hate my mouse cord snagging!

Tim S · 30th Mar 2002, 18:34

I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed™ one of these!

Arcane · 31st Mar 2002, 20:28

Quote:

Originally posted by macroman
Everglide 0wnz j00 - LOL
http://www.bit-tech.net/review/60/

hrmmm....good article macro......grr...I've got it!
I'll get an everglide for the game machine and a ratpad for the answering machine/mp3 player/server.....woo hoo!
Problem solved!

kanuslupus · 31st Mar 2002, 21:06

ratpadz.com lists the following sites for USA purchases:
Outside Loop, 2CoolTek, PCMods, Arena Computers and Plycon

Any of them unreliable, or preferred?

Edit: Just noticed the all have the curve near the bottom... I turn mine by 90 degrees. Any alternatives w/o the curve or similar designs?

Arcane · 31st Mar 2002, 22:30

you could go for the everglide in the plain jane layout.
9 1/4 high by 8 1/2 wide....and it has no cutout...i'm not sure about the ratpad...

that particular pad should be here:

https://www.everglide.com/shop/produ...7&ProductID=10

Aphex · 1st Apr 2002, 15:43

as with the case badges, why not design a bit-tech rat pad, see if u can get someone to print ur logo on a rat pad

. would be cool imho:dude: :dude: :dude:

29th Mar 2002, 12:16	#1
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29th Mar 2002, 14:07	#3
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29th Mar 2002, 22:39	#6
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30th Mar 2002, 10:44	#11
Elemental Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 213	I heard from some people that the surface of the ratpadz lasts much longer than the everglide! Eh Ritch, I can't believe you could bend the ratpad so that it didn't rock from side to side. I just removed the foot on the middle of the pad; that works fine for me now! (I didn't manage to bend it back properly) cu Elemental p.s.: RitchtheTitch and Titch? two different persons? Just noticed that. Always thought you are one and the same guy Last edited by Elemental; 30th Mar 2002 at 10:59.

30th Mar 2002, 10:44	#12
RTT bwarp Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Berkshire Posts: 12,987	i've used Everglides at my dads work, and after using this I think that Ratpads are a little better. The surface is a bit more slippy, and i like the shape better - everglides require you to have your wrist in the center - ratpads dont. __________________ This post is non-negotiable. All terms and conditions apply. Arguing on the internet is like competing in the special Olympics. Even if you win you're still a retard.

29th Mar 2002, 12:55	#2
Necrosis Supermodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 251	Hello, I've been using one of these since September and I can't stand to use anything else. I have never used one of the Everglides but either way I love my Ratpadz. The mouse I use is the Logitech Dual Optical..very smooth and crisp! Shannon

29th Mar 2002, 14:13	#4
Necrosis Supermodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 251	Hey, Yeah I've used that as well...how does it compare? To put it bluntly..it doesn't. Shannon

29th Mar 2002, 21:58	#5
Phrozenpenguin Ultramodder Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,106	Can't wait for mine to "arrive" )

30th Mar 2002, 03:42	#7
Arcane Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Somewhere not-so nearby Posts: 101	So peeps.......which is better??? Everglide or RatPadz? I'm about to make a purchase and want to get some input.....and since I trust you guys........whatcha think?

30th Mar 2002, 04:01	#8
Necrosis Supermodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 251	Hi, Their pretty much the samething. The Everglide Giganta (spelling?) is very close to the same surface area as the Ratpadz. However, if you have an optical mouse make sure you get the black one. People have had problems with tracking on the different colored Everglides. Shannon

30th Mar 2002, 05:01	#9
Arcane Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Somewhere not-so nearby Posts: 101	Thanks...I suppose i'll just flip a coin then......or I could do the right thing and get the ratpad to support bit-tech!

30th Mar 2002, 09:39	#10
xcqt What's a Dremel? Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: uk Posts: 14	i have a everglide giganta and a logitech dual optical works for me very smooth.

30th Mar 2002, 13:37	#13
Arcane Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Somewhere not-so nearby Posts: 101	Thanks again.....I'll more than likely pick up a ratpad....

30th Mar 2002, 13:53	#14
macroman The One Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: U.K. Posts: 1,845	Everglide 0wnz j00 - LOL http://www.bit-tech.net/review/60/

30th Mar 2002, 14:33	#15
quack \o/ Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Posts: 5,222	just placed my order can't wait for it to arrive now hehe ordered one of those bungee things from Everglide too, I hate my mouse cord snagging! __________________ Denying Rights to Music lovers. Denying Rights to Movie lovers.

30th Mar 2002, 18:34	#16
Tim S Pewlius Caesar bit-tech Staff Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ascot, Berks Posts: 18,021	I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed™ one of these! __________________ Tim on Twitter \| Tim's Blog \| Tim's Flickr The bit-tech Blog \| bit-tech on Twitter \| Join the bit-tech & Custom PC folding team (#35947)

31st Mar 2002, 21:06	#18
kanuslupus Hypermodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 897	ratpadz.com lists the following sites for USA purchases: Outside Loop, 2CoolTek, PCMods, Arena Computers and Plycon Any of them unreliable, or preferred? Edit: Just noticed the all have the curve near the bottom... I turn mine by 90 degrees. Any alternatives w/o the curve or similar designs? Last edited by kanuslupus; 31st Mar 2002 at 21:15.

31st Mar 2002, 22:30	#19
Arcane Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Somewhere not-so nearby Posts: 101	you could go for the everglide in the plain jane layout. 9 1/4 high by 8 1/2 wide....and it has no cutout...i'm not sure about the ratpad... that particular pad should be here: https://www.everglide.com/shop/produ...7&ProductID=10

1st Apr 2002, 15:43	#20
Aphex What's a Dremel? Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bath Posts: 2	Bit-tech ratpad? as with the case badges, why not design a bit-tech rat pad, see if u can get someone to print ur logo on a rat pad . would be cool imho:dude: :dude: :dude: