What does one normally say about a mouse pad? Some may say it is just a flat surface that your mouse rolls over. Some others may say it is just for the convenience and comfort of the user. Well, think again. Usually, the surface of the mouse pads makes a big difference to how well and accurately your mouse functions. When the mouse was introduced for the first time, a little ball was used to find out where the mouse's pointer was directed at and it was very inaccurate in its over-all efficiency. For such mice, just about any surface could be used as a place to use them as the low technology design of the wheel was in use. However, as the technology of the mouse has grew rapidly in its designs, the need for surfaces that are not only compact enough in its ability to have the mouse's DPI (Dots Per Inch) reported accurately, but smooth and responsive as well have increased too. With the advent of the optical and the laser mice, the design of the mouse pads have seen drastic change.Multi Utility Qualities
Originally, mouse pads were available in a simple rectangular shape. In recent years, though, they have been available in many shapes and designs matching every need and suiting every mouse for smooth and effective functioning. The varieties in mouse pads are many and one amongst them are the soft-top pads, which are conventional. Also available are the leather pads, which are durable, sophisticated, and elegant. The memory foam mouse pads comprises of the space-age technology, which cradles your wrist in comfort while giving ergonomic wrist support. Then there are the hardtop mouse pads, which have supreme durability. Optical mouse pads are the ones designed for optical mice, laser mice, and trackball mice. The optical mouse pads has a comfortable and pleasant feel and the top surface of the optical mouse pads fully optimizes the optical mouse's infrared beam detection and delivers absolute precision even in medium quality optical mice.
The thin mouse pads are lightweight, super-slim and offer high quality colour images. The 3D lenticular mouse pads offer the ultimate mouse pad experience. These mouse pads are given special effects like depth, motion, morphing, and multi-image. The ergonomic mouse pads are the most likeable and user friendly pads as these minimize stress on muscles and joints. The ergonomic mouse pads further include sub categories such as ergo mat, memory foam pads, combo pads, graphic flow pads, lap pads, wrist rests, and gel filled mouse pads, etc. The See-Thru mouse pads are the best tools for effective promotional activities as they can display valuable reference information, photographs, and other promotional material at the user's fingertips. Some mouse pads can be cut to virtually any shape and size that you require. Then there are these new multi-utility mouse pads which have computer devices like USB hubs attached to them. Such mouse pads are beneficial for computers which only have 2 or 3 USB hubs as more pen drives or flash drives can be attached together to the computer which enables users to access as much data as they wish to with the use of these mouse pads. Some of these USB hubs mouse pads also have LED-flashing light which makes them more attractive. There are many more utility mouse pads available like the ones with 3D stereo speakers or with microphones which are any recipient's delight and sure to attract anybody's attention. The Peel & Flip mouse pads enables the users to place their own photos, calendars, notes etc. under the protective liftable hard surface. The gaming mouse pads are some of the other types of exclusive mouse pads, which are popular amongst the masses. These mouse supports are available in a variety of sizes to suit the different sensitivity settings that gamers choose. The Corepad Deskpad XXXL, is arguably the largest pad available.
Trendiest corporate gifts
The new generation mouse pads are the most effective tools for promotions and very likeable corporate gifts. These mouse pads are not only stylish, sleek and colourful but are also very unique as these can be customized or personalized with a company logo or a brand name. Also, these mouse pads can be imprinted with a signature or a promotional message or also can be customized with a variety of colours suiting the needs of the recipient. Therefore, these mouse pads make for wonderful corporate gifts. In addition, with the development in technology and with increase in people's affiliation towards newer, trendier electronic equipments and gadgets, the corporate gifting segment is rapidly inclining towards being more technology centric and although gaming consoles like XBOX 360 and Playstation are very premium and popular corporate gifts, the popularity of mouse pads is not too far behind when it comes to presenting them to your employee, associate or a client as they are not as expensive as any of the gaming consoles and can be gifted at any time of the year since the corporate sector cant earn their livelihood without a computer or a laptop and hence accessories like new generation mouse pads when gifted also fulfills their needs. Moreover, the youth today show immense affiliation and gratification towards new electronic equipments and hence that is reason enough for anybody to present mouse pads as corporate gifts.
Industry Scenario of Mouse Pads in India
The mouse pad industry in India is disorganized as most of the manufacturers still produce older generation mouse pads, which have almost become outdated. Moreover, the Chinese manufacturers are constantly exporting new mouse pads to India. Although, there are manufacturers in India who are producing good quality mouse pads but the newer, trendier mouse pads are in greater demand and the Chinese are providing those mouse pads to India and since the country is a potential profit making arena for them when it comes to electronic products, their business is bound to thrive here by selling those mouse pads either independently or through some importers. The Chinese manufacturers are making mouse pads, multi-utility products by making available mouse pads with attachments of USB hubs or stereo speakers which are fast gaining attention whereas presently the Indian manufacturers are lacking in that department. 
However, with the advancement in technology and with the increase in production values, the Indian manufacturers will catch up with their Chinese counterparts sooner or rather than later.
Most of the new generation mouse pads are manufactured with foam rubber and the fabric is bonded to the upper surface. Nevertheless, some other types of material have been used, which includes fabric, plastics, recycled rubber tires, silicone rubber, leather, glass, cork, wood, aluminum, stone and stainless steel. High-quality gaming mats are generally made from plastic or high-tech fibers.
New Generation Mouse pads are hence very effective promotional vehicles as they can attract attention with their multi-purpose qualities. So be it an employee or a client, an associate or just a colleague, the new generation mouse pads are the best corporate gifts to bestow upon on the eve of New Year as they not only give you comfort during your stressful working hours but also act as multi-dimensional products thus entertaining you as well as making space available on your desk.
