Belkin Standard 7.9''x9.8'' Mouse Pad (Blue)

Ive been re-ordering this same item over the years as Ive worn out old ones. However, the ones I received this time seem different than previous ones. Reviewing my purchase history, I have purchased these 7 times previously, and this time ordered a batch of 3 (total of 10 purchased). Using my caliper, my old ones measure ~4.95mm in depth. These new ones are measuring ~4.67mm in depth, e.g. 0.28mm thinner. Doesnt seem like much, but I noticed it immediately, which is why I got out my calipers to verify. Just doesnt feel as meaty and sturdy. I want a nice, quality mousepad -- not a flimsy one. I really dont care if its $1 or $10. I just want a nice one. Another thing I noticed immediately -- these smell AWFUL. I dont recall my old ones being this noxious, even when they were brand new. Im going to toss them in the dishwasher to see if that helps. Another reviewer mentioned that leaving them outside a few days didnt help, so Ill skip right past that strategy. (Thanks for that intel, fellow reviewer.)

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I only paid two bucks and it was an "add on" item, so I almost feel bad complaining, but this photo is what it looks like after only two weeks of use. The fabric is peeling away from the rubber. Ill probably only get a couple more weeks use out of it before it needs to be thrown away. Guess Ill just go back to what I was doing before and just use the back of my paper notepad.

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I have bought a number of mouse-pads similar in appearance and feel, but this one is different. It literally stinks. Dont get me wrong, Im not one of those people who makes a fuss about plastic or chemical smells, generally. This smell is aggressively nasty. Different people have described it in different ways. I think is smells very much like mothballs. Out of a dozen pads, none with an unpleasant odor to speak of, this evil smelling thing comes along. What in the world is Belkin thinking? When I first opened the box, I found the pad in a clear plastic wrapper. As soon as I opened the wrapper the pungent smell of mothballs filled the room. It really IS that bad. What moron chose the rubber or adhesive formula responsible for this? If the stink goes away fine, but if as some reviewers have stated--that the stink is here to stay--I will have to toss it out. This is inexcusable. Amazon should discontinue carrying this pad. In effect, it is defective right out of the wrapper. Seriously folks, I cant imagine another pad having this obnoxious stink. Do yourself a favor and keep looking. Even now, two hours later I am mindful of a potent mothball smell filling the room. A rotten bad product. Belkin will never see my money again. A quick update: Its now the next day and I left the pad outdoors overnight to air it out. Its better now, I suppose Ill keep it. Maybe...

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Its sad I need to write a negative review about this mouse pad because I like the size and feel of it. However, the smell is so bad and it hasnt yet went away after four days of airing out. In fact, after I used it for a few minutes, the smell transferred to my hand and I had to wash it a few times to remove it. I even tried washing it with soap and water three times but the smell remained. It smells like strong toxic cigarette smoke and I cannot imagine the environmental impact of where this product is manufactured. Again, it is a nice functioning mouse pad but the smell is horrible. Clearly there are toxic chemicals involved in the manufacturing process and I cant t have it in my house any longer. Unfortunately, this mouse pad is going in the trash.

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