Func sUrface1030 Archetype

Rob Williams · 01-11-2006, 01:12 AM

Gamers don't want to put up with subpar equipment... they want the best. Seeing that high-end hardware can be extremely expensive, it's good to start with the modest mousepad! Today, we are taking a look at the Func sUrface 1030 mousepad, which looks to offer much more to the gamer than other pads on the market.

Discuss the full review right here! Before you ask, yes, I do like it THAT much

Muddy · 01-11-2006, 02:05 AM

how does it compaire to the icemat? Thats what i got. Nice review

Shadow_1 · 01-11-2006, 03:01 AM

Hi Rob,

Nice Review. I've been looking into buying one of these babies for awhile now, but I've been debating between the func surface 1030, and the func surface 1030 Archetype. There must be some kind of difference involved.

Damn, I hate it when one company makes more than one excellent product competing against itself (Logitech mouses

).

Got any ideas what the differences are between these 2 mousepads? Or is the Archetype just a newer version of the original? So, you were able to use your mx518 comfortably on both sides of the mat? Sounds like a great choice for anyone.

Thanks

Rob Williams · 01-11-2006, 12:54 PM

Muddy, I wish I had an IceMat here to compare it to :-/

Shadow_1, I believe that because this is dual sided, one is the Archetype surface and the opposite is the sUrface1030. So technically, you get both types with this one mousepad.

Yup, I could use my MX518 on both sides just fine. I really love this mousepad.

01-11-2006, 01:41 PM

Hope you guys don't mind me jumping in on your thread but I was reading the review and thought I might take the opportunity to directly respond to a question posed here ...

The differences between the sUrface1030 Archetype and the original sUrface1030 are that:

1. The Archetype is larger - 11.5"x9.5" Archetype / 10"x8.5" Original
2. The Archetype has a hard base with a soft-feel coating - the original has a soft rubber base
3. The Archetype has an improved cord clip design
4. It is also available in an MBA version - basically the base for the MBA version has been machined out of a solid block of aluminum alloy ($40 USD). The standard soft-feel hard base version, as the review mentions, is $25.

The surface textures are the same as those developed for the original 1030 and both are customizable through the ClanGear program.

Rob Williams · 01-11-2006, 01:50 PM

Ahh, thanks a lot for the clarifications, oh nameless one

Bobbythecat · 01-11-2006, 05:07 PM

Nice to have the Rep show up to get things really clear...now I feel ready to get a new mousepad....not that my Ratpadz treated me bad, but because it's getting rather old and the 'balding' of the surface plastic seriously hampers smoothe mouse movement. Yup...FPS seriously demands oscilation on the same spot, so I have spots that my MX518 makes contact with the pad!

01-11-2006, 08:27 PM

Perhaps you should question fUnC as to the availability of their Archetype products. It's all very well and nice for reviewers to be able to get their hands on the stuff but what is the use if other games out there can't even buy it.

Up until recently their website said â€œsold outâ€ for the MBA version, with new stock expected January 2006. Newegg lists the mouse pad as â€œout of stockâ€. Here in Australia we haven't yet even received one Archetype for sale.

Yes they make excellent products, but paper launches suck!

Muddy · 01-12-2006, 12:17 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...o.x=30&Go.y=38

not sure about australia, check some local retail online sites

01-12-2006, 01:22 AM

Did you even read the links you posted?

It clearly says "Out of Stock" for BOTH those products.

And do you know what else... Those ETAs arn't reliable either because I have been watching them for a few weeks and everytime the date comes around it slips again!

Clearly something is wrong with fUnC availability and I would like answers.

Muddy · 01-12-2006, 01:30 AM

wow im stupid my bad lol

Rob Williams · 01-12-2006, 02:39 AM

I'll contact Func and see if we can get an answer.

01-12-2006, 08:35 AM

Thank you very much

Shadow_1 · 01-12-2006, 08:49 AM

A fellow Aussie eh

, yeah, it's hard to find things over here. All I could find through a quick search was the func surface 1030 (not archetype) to be bought in Australia.

I just wish there were more retailers like Newegg that operated in Australia.

madmat · 01-12-2006, 09:19 AM

http://www.xoxide.com/func-archetype-1030-mba.html http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16553 http://www.1moregame.co.uk/shop.php?...&show_group=10 http://www.xtrem-micro.com/func-surf...ir-p-1457.html http://www.crazypc.com/Merchant2/mer...uct_Code=49175 In stock and ready to rock...as to in Australia, try contacting these guys and find out when they expect theirs in... http://www.nintek.com.au/x/scripts/p...idproduct=4259

Hardly a paper launch although they could likely use better distribution.

01-11-2006, 01:12 AM	#1
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,926	Func sUrface1030 Archetype Gamers don't want to put up with subpar equipment... they want the best. Seeing that high-end hardware can be extremely expensive, it's good to start with the modest mousepad! Today, we are taking a look at the Func sUrface 1030 mousepad, which looks to offer much more to the gamer than other pads on the market. Discuss the full review right here! Before you ask, yes, I do like it THAT much __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

01-11-2006, 02:05 AM	#2
Muddy E.M.I. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 60	how does it compaire to the icemat? Thats what i got. Nice review __________________ AMD 64 3200+ Mobile Gigabyte K8NS 1024 PC3200 RAM PNY 6800 (16 Pipes, 3 Pixel Shaders) 2x 160gb SATA 500 X-Connect (bleh)

01-11-2006, 12:54 PM	#4
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,926	Muddy, I wish I had an IceMat here to compare it to :-/ Shadow_1, I believe that because this is dual sided, one is the Archetype surface and the opposite is the sUrface1030. So technically, you get both types with this one mousepad. Yup, I could use my MX518 on both sides just fine. I really love this mousepad. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

01-11-2006, 01:41 PM	#5
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Func Rep Hope you guys don't mind me jumping in on your thread but I was reading the review and thought I might take the opportunity to directly respond to a question posed here ... The differences between the sUrface1030 Archetype and the original sUrface1030 are that: 1. The Archetype is larger - 11.5"x9.5" Archetype / 10"x8.5" Original 2. The Archetype has a hard base with a soft-feel coating - the original has a soft rubber base 3. The Archetype has an improved cord clip design 4. It is also available in an MBA version - basically the base for the MBA version has been machined out of a solid block of aluminum alloy ($40 USD). The standard soft-feel hard base version, as the review mentions, is $25. The surface textures are the same as those developed for the original 1030 and both are customizable through the ClanGear program.

01-11-2006, 01:50 PM	#6
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,926	Ahh, thanks a lot for the clarifications, oh nameless one __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

01-11-2006, 03:01 AM	#3
Shadow_1 Obliviot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9	Hi Rob, Nice Review. I've been looking into buying one of these babies for awhile now, but I've been debating between the func surface 1030, and the func surface 1030 Archetype. There must be some kind of difference involved. Damn, I hate it when one company makes more than one excellent product competing against itself (Logitech mouses ). Got any ideas what the differences are between these 2 mousepads? Or is the Archetype just a newer version of the original? So, you were able to use your mx518 comfortably on both sides of the mat? Sounds like a great choice for anyone. Thanks

01-11-2006, 05:07 PM	#7
Bobbythecat E.M.I. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sacramento for now... Posts: 78	Nice to have the Rep show up to get things really clear...now I feel ready to get a new mousepad....not that my Ratpadz treated me bad, but because it's getting rather old and the 'balding' of the surface plastic seriously hampers smoothe mouse movement. Yup...FPS seriously demands oscilation on the same spot, so I have spots that my MX518 makes contact with the pad! __________________ Attorney #1: I stepped on a baby bird this morning on the way into the courthouse. Attorney #2: The jokes are right. We don't have souls. "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." ~ Mark Twain. Many may say something like it, but few act upon it. Woe unto them.

01-11-2006, 08:27 PM	#8
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Perhaps you should question fUnC as to the availability of their Archetype products. It's all very well and nice for reviewers to be able to get their hands on the stuff but what is the use if other games out there can't even buy it. Up until recently their website said â€œsold outâ€ for the MBA version, with new stock expected January 2006. Newegg lists the mouse pad as â€œout of stockâ€. Here in Australia we haven't yet even received one Archetype for sale. Yes they make excellent products, but paper launches suck!

01-12-2006, 12:17 AM	#9
Muddy E.M.I. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 60	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...o.x=30&Go.y=38 not sure about australia, check some local retail online sites __________________ AMD 64 3200+ Mobile Gigabyte K8NS 1024 PC3200 RAM PNY 6800 (16 Pipes, 3 Pixel Shaders) 2x 160gb SATA 500 X-Connect (bleh)

01-12-2006, 01:22 AM	#10
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Did you even read the links you posted? It clearly says "Out of Stock" for BOTH those products. And do you know what else... Those ETAs arn't reliable either because I have been watching them for a few weeks and everytime the date comes around it slips again! Clearly something is wrong with fUnC availability and I would like answers.

01-12-2006, 01:30 AM	#11
Muddy E.M.I. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 60	wow im stupid my bad lol __________________ AMD 64 3200+ Mobile Gigabyte K8NS 1024 PC3200 RAM PNY 6800 (16 Pipes, 3 Pixel Shaders) 2x 160gb SATA 500 X-Connect (bleh)

01-12-2006, 02:39 AM	#12
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,926	I'll contact Func and see if we can get an answer. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

01-12-2006, 08:35 AM	#13
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Thank you very much

01-12-2006, 08:49 AM	#14
Shadow_1 Obliviot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9	A fellow Aussie eh , yeah, it's hard to find things over here. All I could find through a quick search was the func surface 1030 (not archetype) to be bought in Australia. I just wish there were more retailers like Newegg that operated in Australia.

01-12-2006, 09:19 AM	#15
madmat Former Editor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kennesaw GA Posts: 1,639	http://www.xoxide.com/func-archetype-1030-mba.html http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16553 http://www.1moregame.co.uk/shop.php?...&show_group=10 http://www.xtrem-micro.com/func-surf...ir-p-1457.html http://www.crazypc.com/Merchant2/mer...uct_Code=49175 In stock and ready to rock...as to in Australia, try contacting these guys and find out when they expect theirs in... http://www.nintek.com.au/x/scripts/p...idproduct=4259 Hardly a paper launch although they could likely use better distribution. __________________ M2N32-SLI Deluxe, Brisbane X-2 4000+ @ 2986Mhz 2x1 gig OCZ PC26400 Platinum EVGA 7950GT SLI Buncha drives, Some other stuff, Even more stuff, If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. --Robert X. Cringely, InfoWorld magazine Sign Me! Last edited by madmat; 01-12-2006 at 09:33 AM.