Introduction:
Func Industries recently sent me a sUrface1030 to review. I was skeptical of this mousing surface since I have been using a Ratpad at home and an Everglide Giganta at work since July of 2000. Before I used them I was devoted to the 3M Precise Mousing Surface. It would be a hard sell to knock any of these products off my desk for any length of time.
Specifications:
Specifications on a mouse pad? Riiiight. Instead this section should be called “Func propaganda” as these are the “Specifications” listed on the Func web site. Nothing extraordinary, but they make for a point of analysis since you really can’t benchmark a mouse pad short of breaking out a spring scale and calculating coefficients of friction
sUrface Component
Double-sided large sUrface area: 10"x8.5"
Two unique sUrface sides users can choose to mouse on, both providing a smooth feel with a high level of traction consistency and precision
Easy to clean and is hand washable when necessary
Cord Clip
Clip connects to base at one of six locations accommodating left and right handed users, and allows for surface to be used "wide" or "long" depending on user preference
Clip designed to be non-interfering with mouse or mouse cord movements
Applies pressure at two locations on the cord ensuring a firm hold, stabilizing it in one position
Strong metal construction
Base
Less than 1/8” high
Houses the sUrface component and integrates the cord clip
Textured bottom ensures the solution remains in place on your desk while mousing
Rubber edging surrounds the sUrface component providing a soft feel to the wrist
High quality, durable rubber construction
Packaging
High quality embossed tin packaging provides for a durable carrying case
