Customer Reviews

Fellowes 91141 Gel Crystal Mousepad/Wrist Rest (Blue)

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(13)

 

 

I saw the other reviews about this mouse pad not working with an optical mouse. I don't know what kind of mouse these people are using, but I have a Kensington optical mouse and have absolutely no problems. In fact, everyone in my 100+ person office has the same brand optical mouse, and most people bought the same gel mosepad and wrist rest after seeing mine, and no one has problems at all. If you can deal with the chemical smell of the plastic for 2 weeks until it dissipates, I would say it's a good buy and works perfectly in my experience.

I felt compelled to write a review after reading previous reviewer's complaints that the mousepad didn't work with an optical mouse.

I have a logitech optical mouse and it works great!

The wristrest is a lifesaver after long sessions on the computer.

Great product!

This mouse pad is diminutive to say the least - the usable mousing surface is only about six by six inches. My Logitech MX mouse has only one inch to spare just sitting there from top to bottom, so it is useless to me. However, I do not detect any wierd chemically smell like other reviewers - maybe it was only the clear model? Mine is blue and the wrist rest is great - it's just way too small of a mouse pad for anything but a travel mouse. I also have an optical mouse and it has no trouble tracking on the pad except that there is no room to move it.

We have an optical mouse and decided to buy a mouse pad for it. We saw this one and it being a known brand, trusted what it said, "Optical Mouse friendly" Well, it's not. It's a big disappointment! It's comfortable to the wrists though.

It would be great if this thing did not smell so badly. I want to take it back to the vendor I brought it from. I like the color selections, and I selected purple. However, I think I will die from toxic shock if I continue to use this thing! Yes it smells and it smells badly! Fellowes if you are reading these recommendations, do something about the smell.

The gel pad is very comfortable. However, the surface of the actual mouse pad is much too small, and the back of it attracts every stray speck of dust. Also, if you have a limited amount of desk space (a dorm room desk, for instance), the fit is awkward. I recommend buying the gel pad alone instead.

I don't have the blue one, mine is a glossy black. Very nice piece, but the surface won't work with my optical mouse either. I'm sure it has something to do with the color/reflectiveness. I have noticed that this company also sells pads that they specify for optical mice.

This pad feels GREAT, smells bad and has the words "optical mice friendly" on the packaging.
Well it AIN'T
I have a Logitech MX700 cordless optical and get strange jerks in movement on this pad (and it will sometimes go in the wrong direction)
I had misgivings about getting a translucent mousepad, but decided to try as it IS advertised as being optical-friendly and Fellowes IS a respected brand.
Sorry folks, this one goes STRAIGHT BACK TO THE SHOP.

I purchased this mousepad to replace my worn-out Belkin WaveRest pad. Recognizing Fellowes a a "reputable" company plus the fact that they advertised this mousepad as "optical mouse friendly", I decided to give it a try. What a MISTAKE! My Logitech MX300 suddenly got a case of the jitters and moves in the opposite direction! As for the odor of the gel, there is a slight odor but barely discernible for me. The gel pad at first was comfortable and cool to the touch on the wrist but after a short period of time heated up and caused my wrist to sweat profusely! I'm guessing that this mousepad is better suited for the user who doesn't use an optical mouse. SHAME ON FELLOWES for advertising it as so! If you guys are listening, you need to go back to the drawing board on this one because right now the one I have only serves as a decorative piece on my desk and a reminder of my expensive mistake!

I didn't buy mine from amazon, but I must say that I love this product!! The gel is really comfortable, and the color adds a little style to your desk area :) No clue what the whole smell issue is that everyone else is talking about...mine has no scent at all. It's great that the mousepad is non-slip, but as a result dust and everything tends to stick to the bottom of it.

I would recommend this more for home use than around the office. It's something that the whole family would enjoy and appreciate!