F1's $500 carbon fiber mousepad for the rich and insecure

We thought $50 was a lot to spend on Kokuz's mousepad made of 200-year old elm wood, but apparently we hadn't seen anything yet. F1 racing is hocking a mousing surface made of polished carbon fiber, leather and Italian suede for a whopping $489.34 ($470.52 if you don't need the leather surface), boasting that it was made by "specialist composite technicians." Sure, it will probably look great sitting next to your new Acer Ferrari 1000/5000 and Pininfarina-designed external HDD, but we can't help but think how much more impressed we'd be with someone who took a little initiative and built their own air-cooled mousepad or, better yet, embraced the unique pointing technology of the Novint Falcon.

[Nathan @ Jun 8th 2006 10:21PM]

F1 is a sport, not a manufacturer.

[Jimbolaya @ Jun 8th 2006 10:49PM]

I think I'd rather cut up that sexy box to use as a mousepad.

[Sudi @ Jun 8th 2006 10:57PM]

holy crap!!! probably gives a much better reaction time when using a lazer mouse... but still... Carbon Fiber... impressive..

BTW the Mclearen F1 is made mostly out of carbon fiber

and..

F1 stands for Formula one.. which refers to a car low to the ground and which usually has a rear spoiler for added down-force..

[james @ Jun 8th 2006 11:10PM]

..and that's why comments were turned off.

on the topic at hand, the mousepad seems overpriced. It is ABSOLUTELY for the rich, but I dont know about the "insecure" part. Just becuase you're rich and like to throw money around doesn't mean your insecure.

[Z @ Jun 8th 2006 11:19PM]

For a sport where a pit pass can cost anywhere from USD5K and up, 500 is a drop in the bucket.

[Luis @ Jun 8th 2006 11:23PM]

That would be great if I still used a roller ball mouse.

[scott @ Jun 8th 2006 11:34PM]

im sorry, that is a waste of carbon fiber. I personally would want a heavy mousepad than a light one... seriously...

[John @ Jun 9th 2006 12:49AM]

der duh dumb who cares come on!

[Pinkerton @ Jun 9th 2006 10:45AM]

There are many well-heeled F1 fans.

People spent buku bucks for accomidations at the Monaco GP. I believe this product has a market.

[Pete Avila @ Jun 9th 2006 11:42AM]

Carbon fiber mousepad WoW! What next, a nitrous injected computer?

[Wrex @ Aug 15th 2006 11:58PM]

Heck. I'd be happy to make you guys one for $75
:-)

Serioussly. I'm not kidding. Heh heh.