Due to various bad reviews that criticized the smell of the gamepad, this mousepad should only be used once to try out. And yes, when I opened the package, it smelled very chemical. I did it once then placed before the first use of the open window and then tried after about half an hour. Because the smell was as good as gone and the pad smelled just yet after "new", that is no longer disturbing.
After I tried it now, it is clear that it no longer remains with the trial and error, but I will continue to use and may order the larger version.
The mouse pad is really paper-thin, so very comfortable to use - the former Mousepads I had always been much higher, so that an edge between pad and desk was that was very uncomfortable on the wrist. The thin this Sharkoon Mouse it did not notice that there is a pad.
It is not as smooth as glass, but just right for my optical mouse. It is very well located and laid on my desk so that it does not slip. So gaming is fun again.
Overall, I would have been due to the initial but very intense smell only 4 stars. By the unbeatable low price I forgive but ultimately 5 stars.
