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WilHarris · 12th Sep 2006, 10:22

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2006/...ing_Kit/1.html

dire_wolf · 12th Sep 2006, 10:28

Finally, a keyboard capable of withstanding the wrath of MDK!

Krikkit · 12th Sep 2006, 10:30

Glad someone agrees about the Steelpad, I love mine to bits.

Leitchy · 12th Sep 2006, 11:47

I've been using the 2mm Steel pad for a few months now (came free with a mouse) and is brilliant, just enough friction on the surface to give you good control

will. · 12th Sep 2006, 11:55

i want one, but my desk is so friggin tiny i have to use a peice of A4 with the top cut off.

eek · 12th Sep 2006, 12:11

Sweet, just about to put an order in for the Steelpad mini... it's hardly mini though at 21cmx25cm!! Why are mouse mats so big these days!

Anyway, I love this quote from their site:
"The highly durable plastic gives a consistent experience which gets better over time."
I'd like to see how it gives a consistent experience and one that gets better over time! Somewhat contradictory I feel!!

*edit*
Your order: EUR 6.95
Shipping & Handling EUR 8.45

grrr!! I think I'll place my order on hold for now, not sure I want to pay more for postage than the item is worth!!

Bindibadgi · 12th Sep 2006, 12:21

The heavy isnt a mouse mat, it's a training mat people use in martial arts.

whisperwolf · 12th Sep 2006, 12:23

Any reason why there are no prices for the mouse mats in the review. Im lazy and can't be bothered searching their site

r4tch3t · 12th Sep 2006, 12:48

Has anyone tried the Zalman Theater 6 headphones? I have found them to be the most usefull headphones for CS as it provides surround sound, a bit bulky though.
That keyboard can also be dual purpose, both gaming keyboard and vandel resistant.

Garside · 12th Sep 2006, 14:13

Some of the products haven't officially been released but there are prices in the review, usually in euros (thats the prices on the site).

NeMoD · 12th Sep 2006, 14:58

maybe the gaming glove wouldn't of been so uncomfortable if you wore it right

Garside · 12th Sep 2006, 15:04

That is how I wore it

It's the bit between the little finger and your middle finger that is most uncomfrtable. It just doesn't sit right at all!

Perhaps a velvet glove would have been better? Or silk?

Fod · 12th Sep 2006, 15:49

really? the pic in the review shows you putting your index finger through the thumb part...

Garside · 12th Sep 2006, 16:06

Ah I see that is misleading! Wil took all of our shots and that is his lovely hand modelling the glove! I actually used the glove and reviewed it, and I wore it based on how it was demonstrated on the site.

Raymus · 12th Sep 2006, 16:35

Good review. Glad this came up. Im in the market for a new mousepad. Problem is the ratpadz I have now wears down too fast and is too wide for my keyboard drawr. Anyone know where I can get a quality mouse pad in the US smaller then a ratpadz?

DarkReaper · 12th Sep 2006, 17:20

Garside (or whoever reviewed the cloth mat) - have you tried the everglide titan before? The two look similar so I'm wondering if the feel/performance is also similar

CowBlazed · 12th Sep 2006, 17:30

Are there any cheaper decent headphones simmilar to the ones Steel offers? Built in mic and all.

olly_lewis · 12th Sep 2006, 17:35

Looks like a great set of products, especially the keyboard, its minimal, and stylish as well as looking the part... But the rest of it is top-notch too, I have to get one of those gaming gloves, pointless but cool...

Garside · 12th Sep 2006, 18:18

DarkReaper - I have to say I haven't my experience with cloth mats is fairly limited as in Europe nearly all gamers use hard surfaces. I will certainly try and and have a look at the Everglide though. Thanks for mentioning it.

ozstrike · 12th Sep 2006, 19:12

I've tried one of those gloves on before, and it wasn't too uncomfortable for me. It did do a good job of letting your wrist slide over the pad, but overall, it just got annoying after a while.

12th Sep 2006, 10:22	#1
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12th Sep 2006, 12:11	#6
eek CAMRA ***. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: in meh own little world Posts: 1,520	Sweet, just about to put an order in for the Steelpad mini... it's hardly mini though at 21cmx25cm!! Why are mouse mats so big these days! Anyway, I love this quote from their site: "The highly durable plastic gives a consistent experience which gets better over time." I'd like to see how it gives a consistent experience and one that gets better over time! Somewhat contradictory I feel!! edit Your order: EUR 6.95 Shipping & Handling EUR 8.45 grrr!! I think I'll place my order on hold for now, not sure I want to pay more for postage than the item is worth!! Last edited by eek; 12th Sep 2006 at 12:17.

12th Sep 2006, 11:47	#4
Leitchy Supermodder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 255	I've been using the 2mm Steel pad for a few months now (came free with a mouse) and is brilliant, just enough friction on the surface to give you good control

12th Sep 2006, 12:21	#7
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12th Sep 2006, 12:48	#9
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12th Sep 2006, 14:13	#10
Garside Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 395	Some of the products haven't officially been released but there are prices in the review, usually in euros (thats the prices on the site).

12th Sep 2006, 14:58	#11
NeMoD What's a Dremel? Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	maybe the gaming glove wouldn't of been so uncomfortable if you wore it right

12th Sep 2006, 15:04	#12
Garside Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 395	That is how I wore it It's the bit between the little finger and your middle finger that is most uncomfrtable. It just doesn't sit right at all! Perhaps a velvet glove would have been better? Or silk?

12th Sep 2006, 15:49	#13
Fod what is the cheesecake? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 4,908	really? the pic in the review shows you putting your index finger through the thumb part... __________________ "Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters P, W, N, the number 3, and the letter D." I'm a pretentious git with a camera. ISPs want to spy on you. Join the fight against phorm XBL/PSN/Steam ID: FodT Last edited by Fod; 12th Sep 2006 at 15:54.

12th Sep 2006, 16:06	#14
Garside Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 395	Ah I see that is misleading! Wil took all of our shots and that is his lovely hand modelling the glove! I actually used the glove and reviewed it, and I wore it based on how it was demonstrated on the site.

12th Sep 2006, 16:35	#15
Raymus Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 124	Good review. Glad this came up. Im in the market for a new mousepad. Problem is the ratpadz I have now wears down too fast and is too wide for my keyboard drawr. Anyone know where I can get a quality mouse pad in the US smaller then a ratpadz? __________________

12th Sep 2006, 17:20	#16
DarkReaper Alignment: Sarcastic Good Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Belfast, NI Posts: 1,750	Garside (or whoever reviewed the cloth mat) - have you tried the everglide titan before? The two look similar so I'm wondering if the feel/performance is also similar

12th Sep 2006, 17:30	#17
CowBlazed Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 110	Are there any cheaper decent headphones simmilar to the ones Steel offers? Built in mic and all.

12th Sep 2006, 17:35	#18
olly_lewis Hypermodder Join Date: May 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 756	Looks like a great set of products, especially the keyboard, its minimal, and stylish as well as looking the part... But the rest of it is top-notch too, I have to get one of those gaming gloves, pointless but cool... __________________ My signature dumped me... ___________

12th Sep 2006, 18:18	#19
Garside Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 395	DarkReaper - I have to say I haven't my experience with cloth mats is fairly limited as in Europe nearly all gamers use hard surfaces. I will certainly try and and have a look at the Everglide though. Thanks for mentioning it.

12th Sep 2006, 19:12	#20
ozstrike yip yip yip yip Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lake District, UK Posts: 2,922	I've tried one of those gloves on before, and it wasn't too uncomfortable for me. It did do a good job of letting your wrist slide over the pad, but overall, it just got annoying after a while. __________________ Last.FM \| Flickr \| Enter the POTM! \| Blog