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I have to say this mouse pad has far exceeded anything I hoped for. When I first opened the box it was shipped in I was very put off. There was a Very, Very strong chemical smell. I chalked it up to something in the packaging material. It turns out that was not where the smell was coming from. It was the mouse pad itself. Having worked in a shoe factory years ago I was able to identify the smell as an industrial glue. The smell hung around for a couple of days. Now, 1 week after having received my purchase if I put my nose close to the pad, it still carries the faint smell of industrial glue. I would caution those with allergies and/or asthma to consider this prior to purchase. As an asthmatic I can say it did affect my breathing some what. That seems to have gotten better as the smelled has lessened. I have finished with my public health warning. On to the mouse pad.
It is simply the best mouse pad I have ever used. I have had wrist problems for over 4 years now. I have had swelling and pain from my right pinkie finger to my elbow as a result of console gaming and lots of keyboarding work. In the past week my swelling has greatly reduced. My pain is almost gone. My wrist sits perfectly on the wrist rest. The pad actually cradles my wrist. The wrist rest moves with my hand, so well and with so much support, it seems to be an extension of my body. A new improved appendage. I have found myself resting my wrist on the pad even while not computing but just sitting at my desk. It truly is that comfortable. I already have plans to purchase two more for friends as Christmas gifts. Worth Every Cent! Go For It! You Will Not Be Disappointed!

I have been using this pad for the past several days and can't believe how long I'be been using a computer without one. Now my hand fits perfectly on top of my mouse without any strain. For $12.99 and free shipping, it was a better deal than going out to the store to pick it up and pay tax. Good stuff.

I bought this mouse/wrist pad anticipating it to be like every other one I have every owned. Well, I was certainly all wrong about that. The mouse pad portion can be used with any type of mouse, unlike some other models that work on the older technology that is not compatible with laser mouse technology. The wrist rest portion is one of the most comfortable adn best working ones I have used thus far. While this one runs a little high in price compared to the other varieties, it is certainly a worthwhile buy - one that I will not regret.

***Bottom Line: Higher price, better quality, and longer lasting. Cretainly more comfortable than other mouse/wrist pads I have tried.***

I'm glad some reviewers have commented that the wrist pad has lead, and shouldn't be used by those with lead allergies or little children who might eat it.

I'm really happy with this wrist/mouse pad. I spend a lot of time on the computers at home and at work. I had a frozen right shoulder from not having good wrist support and from working with the mouse in the wrong position. I was in screaming pain about about a year. This mousepad helped by providing good wrist support which lowered the stress on my shoulder. I wore out the first Belkin gel pad, and am now on my second.

The gel pad is covered with a nice low friction material, is wide enough so that your wrist isn't stuck in one position, and is neither too hard nor too soft for comfort. The part of the mouse pad where the mouse runs wild and free is also covered with the same low friction silky material so the mouse can be moved easily. It is also cut wider at the top so that the mouse has more room to move, while your arm doesn't have to move as much.

September 2005 -- About a year and a half after I bought my second one, the second got as dirty as six week old bed sheets, the mouse wouldn't slide over it easily, and the wrist pad got almost sticky. I just bought a thrid one.

When this mouse pad wears out, I'll probably buy another of the same. Until they come up with direct mental control over the cursor, this works just fine.

OK. August 2007 -- I spilled Diet Pepsi on it and bought another one. I like this mouse pad!

This is by far the best wristrest/mousepad combination ever. I bought a more expensive Fellowes model a year ago, and its been chronic wrist pain ever since I began to use it, I thought it was something else, but when I switched back to this Belkin one, its been smooth sailing ever since. I have to admit its well worth the money, and it is really good.