Mousepad

By 1982, most users of the Xerox ball mouse were using "special pads" to exaggeration the friction of the ball.

When optical mice, which account image sensors to detect movement, were first introduced into the market, they required earmarked mousepads with optical patterns printed on them. Coincident optical mice can function to an acceptable measure of accuracy on plain paper and other surfaces. However, some optical mouse users may prefer Mousepad a mousepad for comfort, speed and accuracy, and to anticipate wear to the desk or table surface.