Thermaltake Tai Chi M-Series Accessories

Looking at the M2 itself, it is no small item.  Measuring 305 x 225 x 5mm with the sides and base having a soft concaving curve and the top having a corresponding convex shape, these lines break up the right angle monotony without sacrificing useable surface area.  The M2 is constructed of aluminum with its functional mouse surface being coated with a thin layer of black PVC.  The thin PVC coating provides a smooth mouse base.  Using a mouse on the hard PVC surface felt precise but also has a hard feel about it.  Something akin to using a mouse on a clean table top, smooth action but a tad odd.  This is more than likely just not being used to something feeling "different" with its metal construction.

Here is a side by side shot with the venerable Ratpad GS.  As you can see the large surface area is very comparable to that of the Ratpad.  The size of a mousepad is important from the gamer or designer's standpoint.  You need plenty of workable room without having the pad command more than its share of valuable real estate on your desk.

Flipping the Tai Chi M2 Mousepad over we find a large silicon non-slip beaded mesh.  Not only does this give the M2 the most solid footing of any mousepad we have ever looked at but it also provides a minimal amount of cushion.  Almost unperceivable, the cushion gives the Tai Chi M2 that extra little bit of comfort missing elsewhere.  More important to a lot of other folks is that using a metal mousepad with padding on 99% of its base on say an antique cherry desk will calm the most anxious of folks.

Tai Chi M2 Mousepad Conclusion

Pricing out at $20, The Tai Chi M2 is a solid mousing surface for gamer and graphical designer alike.  With its oversized usable area you get plenty of room to frag.  The PVC surface was precise and smooth in its action.  On the other side of the pad we have to say the non slip silicon beaded base was FANTASTIC.  This is the best, without exception, base for a feeling of stable no slip cushioned action anywhere.  No comparison at all because this is so over the top.  Two thumbs way way up. 

Let's move on now and take a look at the Tai Chi M Notebook Cooler.

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