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I've had this wrist pad for about 3 months. It is extremely comfortable and has completely eliminated some mild discomfort in my mouse hand that had developed before I started using it.

The trouble is, I'm experiencing the same problem as the previous reviewer. After three months of frequent (but non-abusive) use, the seams are separating exposing the internal gel. The stuff is sticky and is hard to get off the desk.

I love the pad when it's in one piece, but it doesn't have much of a shelf life.

I bought this as an extra support for my wrist and within 2 weeks the gel started to ooze from the seems. I ended up having to staple all around the edges of the bean to stop the ooze which has worked but definately a design flaw.

I wouldn't buy this again.

I used this product for less than a week before the seam split and the material inside started leaking. Amazon was great about shipping a replacement. However, that one broke down even faster and it left residue all over my desk. Amazon suggested that I try the Fellowes Gel Flex (transparent blue). So far, it is a much sturdier product. There are no seams; I hope that makes a difference in its durability.

Does exactly what I wanted, but product's construction is not up to the level required to survive an elbow's weight (as I use it). Maybe it would last longer if you keep your weight off if it and just have a light wrist resting on it (careful to not lean with weight on it). I tried re-gluing with various good flexible glues but the rubber base (similar to wet-suit rubber) seems hard to match with a good adhesive - I suspect this is the problem with the original seal as well. I had the same problem with an second-hand keyboard wrist rest of the same design (assume it was Belkin as well). Now I am going to try one of the "solid clear" designs to see how they stand up (non Belkin).

I read other reviews that complained about the gel product oozing out the seams. Fortunately that has not happened to me, but within a couple weeks the product permanently dented (severely) in the center where my wrist falls. That part of the pad is almost rock hard now. It is like using a book or other hard surface for your wrist. I would not buy this product again.