I got this pad hoping it would give me an easy gliding surface for my mouse. I own several mice between the 3 computers at the house and a couple at my office. Regardless of which mouse I use, the surface of this pad requires an additional push to get things moving. Then you overshoot your target (Icon, text, hyperlink...you name it).The designers may in fact be genius. At $10 it's not worth a return trip to the store to get your money back and they probably make them for a buck. Sound business plan. I wish I had purchased a 10 dollar pet rock. At least I could find a use for it, like holding down papers.This is not a gaming mousepad, it is barely a mousepad. Get the neoprene pad and save yourself the misery of seeing this thing and knowing you were had.