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Let me answer all the questions I had (based upon reported problems with other mouse pads) that made me determine that this a great Mouse Pad (I owned this 5 months and use it 8 hours a day) But first, my one and only gripe- all else is positive: My blue laser mouse (Microsoft Wireless Mouse Model 1383 Mobile 4000) tracks with a slight drag. The soft surface makes it not flow as freely as I would prefer. Over very long periods of intense work, it feels slightly tedious and tiresome. But, this might be preferential. To some, this drag might aid with accuracy over a more fluid and free mouse movement. My next pad will be of the solid, slick surface type. 1) Does it smell like chemicals? Answer: No. I am very sensitive to smells. Many mouse pads and urethane type products reek of foul chemicals and I fear may actually be toxic. I returned a mouse pad because it leached a nasty chemical smell and gave me a headache. 2) Is the wrist pad comfortable? Yes. This answer will vary with ones taste. This is not very soft, as some pads bottom out from pressure and act like they are not there at all while the other extreme they are hard as rock (worst case scenario to me and some reported this to be too hard). This one is firm yet giving. Almost perfect for me. It could be a little softer but not any harder to make me happy. If you are very sensitive to firmness, probably pass. I am sensitive to firmness a little- I prefer soft than hard. I use this for hours and never had a sore wrist from the pad. The wrist pad material feels like a quality, firm, spongy foam. 3) Quality? Simply, excellent. It doesnt curl up, no fraying edges. It has substantial weight and is thick. I think it will last many years. Other than the dirt, it looks brand new after 100s of hours of use. 4) Size? Its just long enough for my large hand with no room to spare, lengthwise. Another half inch to an inch longer would be better. I have to choke up a little on the pad with my wrist back toward me as to not run out of room. My palm almost straddles the wrist pad a little. Not ideal but really not a problem either. I dont really notice, however, I would be more comfortable if i could extend forward more. Do you have big hands? Try to look for something a little longer, but if you cant find something else of quality and affordable, buy this one. The other great attributes makes this a winner and I personally wouldnt trade quality, comfort for length while giving up the latter. The pivot of my wrist to the tip of my middle finger is 8 inches. When holding my mouse, my wrist to the tip of my small mouse is 6 inches. Mouse wrist pad base to the far tip of pad is 7 inches. Pad is 8 inches wide (plenty wide) total length of pad is 9 inches including wrist pad. Wrist pad is 1 inch thick and doesnt visually deform under the pressure of my wrist but gives just enough to not feel rock hard and yet feels a little soft. 4) Grip? Excellent. This pad will not slide around. If you want to move it, you probably need to pick it up to relocate it. I like it to be easily movable, relocatable on my bed, so I keep the plastic wrapping on it so it will slide its position on my bed but never slides when operating. I peeled off the backing plastic wrap shipping protector and it gripped my bed so well I carefully put the plastic sheet back on and it stayed on. Very Grippy! This is the best mouse pad I ever had. The 3 year warranty stands up to me because i dont think I will need it. Its extremely well made, especially for the price. It is easily worth twice the price. It seems almost impossible to find real quality and especially quality and economy these days in anything. *I have no affiliation with this brand and I did a lot of research and bought this mouse pad based upon the reviews and the companys claims and product parameters. The only thing where the claims may not hold up for everyone, is that the pad might be too hard for some peoples wrist and the soft surface could cause enough drag to make their wrist get sore. But both these concerns are very marginal and I suggest getting this and trying it. For the life of me, I could not find a better mouse pad especially at near this price.