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Features

     The top of the pad is like a counter top, (with lack of better words), light like plastic and durable like steel.  The surface is very smooth and solid providing an excellent surface for the mouse.  I applied a small amount of glass cleaner to a soft fabric and it shined right up.  Their guarantee for your mouse not ever sliding off the pad is backed up by this giant.  Although it does collect sweat at an increased rate, it is sure a heck of a lot easier to clean than your standard mouse pad.

     I immediately assumed that the underside of this pad would slide all over the place when things got intense.  I think you can probably see the shine from the material on the opposite side.  Look real closely at it and you will notice it has a texture which isvery soft to prevent injury.  It is sticky like flypaper and does not move much even with intentional force on most surfaces.

The Steelpad is 2 mm (1/12") thin.

     Here is another of the pleasant surprises.  These padsurfers introduce an improved glide on the Steelpad's surface, much better of a glide if you have a mouse that still uses a ball.  Two sets of five are including with the Steelpad.

     This is probably my most favorite accessory with an item in a long time.  The case introduces another level of convenience not previously known by myself.  Notice the zipper pocket on the case, it's about just the right size for carrying CDs or pens.

     As you can see the inside of the case provided is very easy on the pad when carried.  It is like a nylon material that will not scratch up your beautiful case and is less likely to collect dust or other debris and leave them loitering on the pad.

Conclusion

     A mouse pad is a very simple thing that is not often considered as an important part of computing.  I get the impression after reviewing the Steelpad that Steel is trying to change this idea.  After using the S&S pad it's almost like the difference between broadband and dial-up when I think about going back to my old mouse pad.  I know for sure that I will definitely be doing my gaming with this pad from now on.  They did not try for any flare when they designed the pad and have managed to design a gorgeous mouse pad.  It's the difference between a Honda and a BMW.  Rating this mouse pad is not too tough.  The only con I saw during this review was how the top of the pad had smears on the top after two hours of gaming.  The con is really offset by the advantage of the easy cleaning my old mouse pad could not give me.  Overall I would have to rate the Steelpad at a 9 out of 10 simply because of the higher price tag.  I must say that if you want a perfect mouse pad this is the one for you.  You will be glad you spent the money on the well designed and thought out Steelpad.