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The Razer Mantis Speed

At first glance, you'd call this a massive mousepad, you'd be right. It truly is a gargantuan pad, in a rather spiffy design. At 17.25" wide, and 14" deep, though almost exactly the same height as a standard pad, it's bigger than many user's monitors, and really makes your mouse feel small and insignifigant. On first opening the cardboard tube that it comes in, looking like a jumbo pringles can , I first noticed that it's not as smooth as I'd expected. Instead of some buttery smoother, teflom surface, you get a finely woven mesh that's seemingly warm to the touch, and rather high quality.

The base of this mammoth peripheral accessory is a dense foam rubber similar to what you'd find on the bottom of the mouspad at your local school or library. Though it's close, even in appearance to the stantard fare, it's lighter, softer, and has a finer gripping texture on the back, giving it that worn in feel, and preventing it from sliding across the desk like your average new mousepad would.

It's feel in use is very smooth, silent, and a bit luxurious. Your mouse won't slide around like some of the teflon coated steel pads can cause, but it won't stick to the desk, or cause jerky movements due to friction. Even if you've got a standard mouse, this mousepad provides ample square footage of smooth, consistant mousing surface, making most any activity a bit easier. Movement is very precise and even, noticably quicker than on a standard pad.

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In all, this mousepad will eat a hunk of desk for a hefty $25

It earns a 9 out of 10

- John Brown
1/1/2008