Do laser or regular optical mice work better on on less than ideal surfaces

[Sarge_2]

Do laser or regular optical mice work better on on less than ideal surfaces i.e. uneven surfaces e.g. when using the mouse on your knee etc.

[Madgoat]

Laser tracks way better on my bare desktop. The optical skips and changes directions.

[E_PaiN]

I've never bothered comparing, just use the mouse on a proper surface. Preferably a gaming mousepad.

[watto_uk]

Laser works better, by a long way.

I had a G7 to replace my MX700 and have to admit, accuracy is vastly improved and it works on my bare desktop, where the MX700 wouldn't.

Eats the batterys though. Good thing there is a spare battery to charge while I'm using the other.[thumbup]