But what the otherwise positive judgment is clouded the (as described by some earlier) the still very intense chemical odor. However, I knew that before and have, despite the negative reviews in this regard ordered the product, because I'm used to from Kensington else better. I keep the product well in the end and not because I have found for me a way to reduce the stench, at least to a tolerable level. And although I did the following: I have the extra rubber pad thrown away (from the m E. most stench emanated.). The edition still does not slip by the way, because the support itself is also provided with a bottom non-slip surface. Then I have the rest (with odor-neutralizing elements) sprayed intensively with carpet cleaner (until the entire fabric was covered) and have the leave on overnight. The next day I let the edition aired in the open air for 2 days. Following the whole again and now the acrid smell has disappeared. While the rest still smells a bit but now now more pleasant for me after smell of carpet cleaner that will surely vanish the next time. On the whole I am satisfied with the product. nevertheless I forgive only three stars because it can not be that one so runs an effort to make a quite expensive "brand" product usable. I could understand anyone who opts for a return.