In Win Rocker Mat Aluminum Gaming Surface Review – A Glass Alternative With Unique Features

TESTING AND RESULTS

(Laser) Cooler Master Storm Sentinel Advance (I) – Philips PLN 2032 (Twin Laser) – 3800 DPI

(Laser) Cooler Master Storm Havoc – Avago ADNS-9800 – 3800 DPI

(Optical) Cooler Master Storm Recon – Avago ADNS-3090 – 3400 DPI

test system

There have been cases where non-fabric based mousepads cause problems during mouse movement. Sometimes the laser/optical sensor does not register properly, and it is mostly the case with glass surfaces. The Rocker Mat does not suffer from these issues.

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The three different mice performed identically well. There were no tracking, movement, or registration complications whatsoever when playing our usual batch of games: Team Fortress 2, Battlefield 3, Dota 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Killing Floor, and Payday: The Heist.

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We also poured water over the Rocker Mat, which deflected it easily and in turn left us with a sparkly-clean gaming pad. If liquid is left on the surface it will encrust and you can easily clean it without damaging the paint/surface.

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The scratch-resistance test was just as impressive. We ran the input end of a USB header along the Rocket Mat and dropped it edge first from a height of 3cm to check for chip damage. There were no marks to speak of; the Rocker Mat remained silky-smooth.

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