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Zoom Gaming Pad and EelsProvided by: XTrac
Pads It seems these days that everyone's got a mousepad, and each is touted better than the other. Today I received not only a Zoom mouse pad from XTrac, but Eels as well. Let's see if this one-two-punch works as well as it's said to...
Packaging: The items came packaged in a USPS priority shipping box. Not much to add to that, though the box did arrive in good shape.
Inside was the Zoom as well as a retail packaged strip of Eels. The mousepad was cardboard backed, foam wrapped, and arrived in perfect shape thanks to some added air pillows. I was surprised to see the mousepad was not retail packaged.
This is the Zoom. It's a credit card thin 8.5" X 11" mousepad with an award winning surface for optical mousing. How does it stay so thin? The backside is coated with a super sticky Sure Grip II. It not only allows for a sure grip to your desk, but allows for a thin profile. The backing worked excellent on my keyboard tray and stayed put quite nicely.
Use: The mousepad performed great with a super slick surface that allowed my optical mouse to track perfectly, no matter what speed I slung it across the pad. I had absolutely zero hang-ups or skips.
A Closer Look: A nice close up of the mousing surface shows why you get such good performance. Small indentations combined with a terrific pattern allow the optical to perform as it should.
This is the XTrac Eels: "Super slick tape that fit's over your existing mouse feet." Basically, it's teflon tape with a super sticky backing that applies right over your existing or worn out mouse feet.
This is my intended victim. My favorite Microsoft Intellimouse Optical. It's such my favorite that the feet are worn down to nearly the mouse body. If anything can save this mouse, I'm willing to give it a shot.
Installation: Following the instructions on the back of the retail package, I measured twice and cut once. Peeling the backing off of the Eels was the tough part. A sharp knife, a little care, and I was on my way to success! I cut four squares, wiped my mouse feet down with alcohol, and applied the Eels.
Conclusion: With the Zoom and the Eels, I was in Heaven. My mouse was noticeably faster. It was like I had breathed new life into my old worn out friend. If you are still using an old fabric mousepad, you'll benefit most from the combination of the Xtrac Pads and the Eels. I'm definitely keeping this duo on my desk. Best thing is that for three bucks you can treat all your mice (about eight) to the Eels. There's more than enough to go 'round the office. Pros:
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