As of September 2001, there were about 65 million of the 115 million adults who were employed and age 25 and over use a computer at work. In 2009, there were 75 million. And the numbers will continue to go up. Not only does this mean are we becoming increasingly computerized, but it of course means that sales for manufacturers of computers and computer accessories are booming. And this brings new life into a tired old Promotional Product that used to be such a popular give-away back in the day: the mouse pad. The mouse pad, which is also referred to as the computer pad, used to be a traditional piece of rectangular one-colored fabric. Just like the mouse was just a simple device with a roller-ball. But better mice with optical sensors and lasers require better computer pads. And new governmental requirements on creating an ergonomically compatible and considerate workplace have paved way for new computer pad designs that improve arm and hand movement. You may not have thought about it, but most computer users in the work place would love to get their hands on a modern, updated mouse pad - and their employers are not getting them for them! So here's your chance to tap in on an old favorite Promotional Product reborn. There are so many new types that make computing and using the mouse easier. And the computer pad industry has changed significantly. Today there are more computer pads to choose from than ever. There are computer pads with built in wrist foam to support the wrist - this type has become a favorite among ergonomically concerned users who spend hours at time in front of a computer. There are Mouse Pads with built in calculators - perfect for anyone who quickly needs to run some numbers without having to open MS Excel. There are Computer Pads in leather that give a much more luxurious feel and is popular among the design-conscious crowd. There are small computer pads for those who travel with a laptop and bring their mini-sized travel mouse. Or how about a mouse pad made from fabric, plastics, recycled rubber tires, silicone rubber, leather, glass, cork, wood, aluminum, stone or stainless steel? Every user has a preference! High-quality gaming mats are usually made from plastic, glass, aluminum or high-tech fibers. The Mouse pads of today come in all sizes, shapes and forms and built-in functionality. But what makes them so exciting for brand visibility and guaranteed brand exposure is that you print whatever you want on them. The life time of a mouse pad is easily a few years, while a brochure or sales sheet will likely end up in the trash within just minutes. With 65 million Computers and 65 million people looking at screen and a mouse pad every day at work, the mouse pad has become more than just a piece of fabric. It is a prime real estate of brand visibility and a real billboard in the office landscape.
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