Hey Ladies and Gents. Today were going to check out an innovative mouse pad by JETART Technology. This is the Jetart MP2000 Multifunctional Mousepad. If you have ever found yourself short on USB ports for all your toys or cursed at your laptop for because you just dumped your coffee all over the keyboard while trying to switch out thumb drives, then this is the pad for you! It's sleek design has incorporated a 4-port USB hub. So to all you USB junkies out there, lets take this one for a ride!

Provided by: Jetart Technology

Price: TBA

Closer Look:

What we have here is a sleek wedge shaped mousepad with a built in 4-port USB hub from Jetart Technology. The packaging for the MP2000 Multifunctional mousepad is simple in design and has minimal waste. The front and back of the package give you a good explanation of what you’re buying and what this product can do for you. If you find that there just isn’t enough USB ports on your laptop to accommodate all the devices that power your life, then this is the pad for you! With its for USB ports right there at your finger tips, there is never any need to worry about charging your phone, transferring those files from your IPod or MP3 player, or even plugging in that USB headset.

Once removed from the packaging we can see that this is not your typical mousepad. The MP2000 Multifunction mouse pad has a nice front to back wedge design and is a great size. In the upper right corner is a cool blue light that lets you know the USB ports are being accessed.

On the backside of the pad we find a 26-inch USB cord that fits very nicely in its own storage well.

Here we can see the 4 USB ports and the 6-volt plug (adapter not included) for those devices that need a powered USB hub.

In this last picture you can see a typical setup using the Jetart MP2000 Multifunctional mousepad. As you can see I have my IPod and cell phone plugged into the pad. For those of you with multiple thumb drives, or other USB devices, you now have plenty of ports AND a functional mousepad in one unit. No more need for that extra USB hub.

On to some specs!

• Fast Response & Precise Positioning

• 4 Ports USB 2.0 Hub

• Silky touched microfiber surface

• Ergonomic angled design

• Hidden cable slot design

• Light, thin and easy to carry

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 250 x 216 x 20.7 mm

• Surface Material: Microfiber

• Lining Material: Buffer Sponge

• USB Hub: 4 Ports USB 2.0 Hub

• Power Supply: USB Cable

• Weight: 271g

Lets move on to testing:

For the testing of the Jetart MP2000 Multifunctional mousepad, I will be using a Logitech Cordless Click mouse. I will take a look at how it operates for normal every day usage and in a gaming atmosphere. I will also see how well it performs as a USB hub while using it for every day computing.

The slight wedge shape of the pad actually gives it a smooth feel and with the bottom edge almost as close to the table top as a simple flat pad, you don’t need a wrist support. This could be important to laptop users in that an extra piece of hardware does not need to be carried. The uphill angle of the wedge does not create any noticeable difference in function.

During the writing of this review I used the Jetart MP2000 Multifunctional mousepad exclusively and found that mouse movements are a little more precise than my old pad. I also had plugged into the Jetart MP2000 Multi-Functional mousepad my iPod, GPS, and my digital camera. I was able to place all the items away from the pad and still keep them within easy reach. There were no communication issues with the 4-port USB hub.

During the gaming portion of my testing I found no significant increase or decrease in accuracy. My game play was as good or bad as it always was.

In conclusion I find the Jetart MP2000 Multifunctional mousepad to be a rather likeable mouse pad. Good for laptop users and maybe even better for those with older systems and no USB ports on the front of the system or a limited total amount of USB ports. The Jetart MP2000 Multi-Functional mousepad is portable, versatile, and functional product.

Pros:

• Portability

• Smooth surface gives good accuracy

• Comfortable to use

• Built in USB hub

Cons:

• Could use a longer cord

• Some laptop users might find it a bit bulky

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