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<\/a>Razer Vespula pad and mouse<\/p><\/div>\n
In use<\/h3>\n
The first thing that takes getting used to on the Vespula is the gel wrist rest, especially if you\u2019re not used to a similar feature on your current mousepad. Your wrist is raised higher than it would be on a flat mouse pad, and takes a few games before you\u2019re no longer aware of this. Once you\u2019re used to it though, the pad becomes as comfortable to work on as any others I\u2019ve ever used. It\u2019s important to note that working with the wrist rest installed is a nightmare for gamers who play at very low dpi settings and lift their mouse off the surface while gaming. This causes friction on the wrist and can get irritating after a few games.<\/p>\n
As for the surfaces, both were a pleasure to game on, and both felt different enough to justify having two available to choose from. This being said, after a few gamers I tended to favour one side over the other, this coming down to personal preference. The other gamers who used the pad for an extended period of time felt the same, and very rarely flipped the pad over once they found the side that best suited their play style.<\/p>\n
When using the rubber base the pad remained in position through some intense gaming sessions. This was not the case when the mat was removed. The green rubber corner supports did little to stop the pad sliding on wood, glass and plastic, though they kept the pad high enough to avoid damage.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Razer Vespula top view<\/p><\/div>\n
Problems<\/h3>\n
There are problems with hard mousepads though, with their inability to roll up or fold away being an issue when transporting the pad to a LAN.<\/p>\n
The other issue is how sensitive the surfaces of the pad are to damage. Packed away next to the keyboard on the way to a LAN, the Vespula suffered a range of fine to deep scratches, rendering the speed side unusable. Special care needs to be taken with the sides of the pad, something to consider if you\u2019re a regular LANner.<\/p>\n
Bottom line<\/h3>\n
The Vespula is a great mousepad with a long list of features when compared to other pads on the market. It offers the best of both worlds in control versus speed surfaces, and is very comfortable for most gamers thanks to the gel wrist rest.<\/p>\n
However, it\u2019s high price (recommended retail price of R349), fragile surfaces, and inability to fold or roll away all count against it, something to consider if you\u2019re the type of gamer who is on the move often.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless the Vespula is a great mousepad, performs well during gaming and comes recommended.<\/p>\n
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