I just got a microsift wireless laser 5000 (from some closeout place, real cheap so no editorials on the actual mouse).
anyways, I don't really notice that much difference between this one and my old mouse (corded optical), specifically how smooth and fast some of the aiming is in FPS games (FEAR MP I get like 50-60 fps).
anyways, does a mousepad actually make a difference? I am just using the top of my keyboard drawer in my desk, it's not glossy at all either.
also, I'm using the software that come with it (microsoft mouse shit).
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