[Gazmondo]

Reet, was considering getting a new desk, as my current one is way too big, gets cluttered and takes an eternity to organize.

I've been looking at some nice glass tables, I know about the dust problem but the smoked glass range of tables just look too good to choose a wooden one over them.

My only question is the compatibility with an optical mouse. My mate said because it's glass the signals sent by the mouse won't bounce, and therefore not be received by the mouse, therefore requiring a mouse mat. I don't really want to go back to buying mouse mats, they're so Windows 95. I'm 90% sure he's right in saying the mouse won't work, but is it true? And are there any alternatives than just using a mouse mat, or would I be better just getting a non-glass desk?

[redden137]

Would it work if u stuck the mouse mat or similar underneath the shelf where your mouse is?

[Gazmondo]

Originally Posted by redden137 Would it work if u stuck the mouse mat or similar underneath the shelf where your mouse is?

That'd look ridiculous. How would I attach it to the desk?

Also, i'm wanting to avoid mouse mats altogether, as I would be forking out £15~ for a high quality mat.

[redden137]

True but just thought its one way to get the mouse to work m8 and it doesnt have to be a mat or why not go wireless

[Carbon]

Won't work on a glass desk. I've heard laser mice do better on glass but neither are really meant for it.

[Gazmondo]

Originally Posted by redden137 True but just thought its one way to get the mouse to work m8 and it doesnt have to be a mat or why not go wireless

I am wireless...

Originally Posted by Carbon Won't work on a glass desk. I've heard laser mice do better on glass but neither are really meant for it.

Was afraid you'd say that Better start looking for a wooden desk, cheers matey

[redden137]

"My only question is the compatibility with an optical mouse."
you never stated that it was wireless

[Gazmondo]

Originally Posted by redden137 "My only question is the compatibility with an optical mouse." you never stated that it was wireless

Correct, and i'm not being picky, but how would a wired optical mouse differ from a wireless optical mouse in regards to the signals being able to "bounce" back off a glass surface?

It wouldn't.

[redden137]

When i said get a wireless one i didnt know you already had one, and my intention was you could get a non optical wireless mouse but hey im only trying to help so slap me around why dont you

[Gazmondo]

Originally Posted by redden137 When i said get a wireless one i didnt know you already had one, and my intention was you could get a non optical wireless mouse but hey im only trying to help so slap me around why dont you

Calm down mate, my problems been solved, your solutions just seemed to be a bit far-fetched.

Wasn't trying to have a dig at you