Do i need to use a mouse pad?

My new wireless mouse seems a bit fragile. Looks like it will be worn out if i keep using it on my bare flat desk without a pad. is this the case>

I always used a pad. I found that it just worked better on a pad that it did on a bare surface.
I do not think it would wear out faster on a bare surface.
Barry

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Hello Apple:
Welcome to Apple discussions.
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Click on the below shown link to find the steps involved in disabling the Touchpad
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JohnPW wrote:
I represent a UK Charity that is considering rolling out the use of i-pads to older people who attend day centres so that when they are at home they can access, very easily, information about local services, activities, friends, family etc. I have so far concluded that an i-pad with a mobile contract should allow them unfettered access the Internet thus information and e-mails. It would not need another computer to piggy-back on nor a wireless router. Applications specifically tailored to older people who are living alone. I would like some guidance on the realities of persuading older people that the i-pad is not a 'computer' but merely a window to the world. I would welcome guidance on how to set up such a roll out programme, costs, pitfalls, unexpected advantages etc.Help !!?
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1: can't scale the UI for their poor eyesight
2: touchscreen issues with colder fingers
3: UI has a lot of hidden and not clear cut references, lots of guessing, harder to learn
4: difficult to hold, no mouse, having to raise their arms to use, fragile device easily dropped.
5: some sites they use are not compliant, or use plug-ins the iPad can't use, like historical records, government sites and such designed for a desktop OS and a mouse pointer
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Your results may vary and your learning level of the seniors you work with may vary.
Usually the ones are active will go out and buy their own iPad or computer they like, however with shut-ins your likely looking at doing everything for them and they are more interested in your company and may only feign interest. You'll find out the iPad is only being used while your there.
If you really want to help them, then give them something as close to what they already know how to use or others can assist to take the workload off you.
They mostly prefer a mouse, pointer and a keyboard over a touchscreen.
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You can set the desktop machine to do things automatically, it's always hooked to the power, the iPad needs to be charged, it needs this or that update and so forth.
Not knocking the iPad, and it can work for some, but likely not all.
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