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and Eels</h1> <p align="left">Provided by: <a href="http://www.xtracpads.com" target="blank">XTrac Pads</a><br> Zoom: Price As Reviewed: $15.00<br> Eels: Price As Reviewed: $3.00<br> Review Date: January 24th, 2005<br> Written by: David L.</p> <p align="left"> 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... </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/zoom_eels/1big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/zoom_eels/1.jpg" alt="Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels" border="0" width="250" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><strong>Packaging:</strong> <p align="left">The items came packaged in a USPS priority shipping box. Not much to add to that, though the box did arrive in good shape.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/zoom_eels/2big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/zoom_eels/2.jpg" alt="Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels" border="0" width="250" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"> 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.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/zoom_eels/3big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/zoom_eels/3.jpg" alt="Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels" border="0" width="250" height="206"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">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. <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/zoom_eels/4big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/zoom_eels/4.jpg" alt="Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels" border="0" width="250" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> <p align="left"><b>Use:</b> <p> 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.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/zoom_eels/5big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/zoom_eels/5.jpg" alt="Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels" border="0" width="250" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><b>A Closer Look</b>:</p> <p align="left"> 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.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/zoom_eels/6big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/zoom_eels/6.jpg" alt="Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels" border="0" width="250" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">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.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/zoom_eels/7big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/zoom_eels/7.jpg" alt="Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels" border="0" width="250" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">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.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/zoom_eels/8big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/zoom_eels/8.jpg" alt="Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels" border="0" width="250" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><b>Installation</b>:</p> <p align="left"> 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.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/zoom_eels/9.jpg"><img src="atruereview/zoom_eels/9.jpg" alt="Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels" border="0" width="250" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><b>Conclusion</b>:</p> <p align="left"> 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. </p> <p align="left"><b>Pros:</b> </p> <ul> <li>Excellent Quality</li> <li>Award Winning Mousing Surface</li> <li>Complete Compatibility</li> <li>Performance You Can Feel</li> <li>Easy Installation</li> <li>Good Packaging</li> </ul> <b>Cons:</b> <ul> <li>NONE!</li> </ul> <b>Rating:</b><br> <table width="227" border="0"> <tr> <td width="105">Overall:</td> <td width="183">Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Performance:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Installation: </td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Price: </td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Packaging:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Compatibility: </td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> </p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>

Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels

Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels

Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels

Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels

Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels

Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels

Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels

Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels

Zoom Gaming Pad and Eels