Kensington Wrist Pillow Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest in Blue (L57803US)

by Kensington

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 1 x 6 inches ; 2.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006HZCH
• Item model number: L57803US
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,650 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #14 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers > Mouse Pads & Wrist Rests > Wrist Rests
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 13, 2005

Product Description

The wide Wrist Pillow delivers mousing comfort all day, every day. The large super-soft rest conforms to wrist without pressure points or restricted motion, supporting the hand in an optimal, neutral position. Fits any mouse or trackball regardless of size or shape. Non-skid base keeps wrist rest firmly in place.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-designed wrist rest, January 7, 2010

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Techman (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kensington Wrist Pillow Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest in Blue (L57803US) (Office Product)

After trying two other wrist rests, this is the one that works for me. It is very comfortable to use for long periods of time, which was not the case with the others I tried. The shape is different (more rounded) than it appears in the photograph. I have posted a photo of the one I received, which is more rounded in shape. The oval part where the wrist rests is very soft and comfortable, and is positioned at an angle. Even though it may look different, it actually works very well. I couldn't be more pleased with this item.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This works great with laser mouse, November 30, 2009

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Due to work related injuries and being on the computer half the day my wrist kills me. After comparing prices and reading reviews I ended up purchasing this mouse pad. I was worried that I was being too cheap and should have spent extra money and gotten a mouse pad described for people with wrist issues. Since I got this mouse pad it never hurts while being on the computer. It's my only moment of relief during the day. It also works with my laser mouse which I was always concerned about since it didn't state whether or not they were compatible. I am glad I went the cheap route this mouse pad is great. It's larger than I expected though. I am now considering the keyboard pad for the ultimate experience.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kensington Wrist Pillow Mouse Pad - A Good Product For General Computer Use, November 20, 2010

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Mark "Technology, Music and Movies" (East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington Wrist Pillow Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest in Blue (L57803US) (Office Product)

The Kensington Wrist Pillow Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest is a good product that is best for stationary mousers who do general or detailed work. The main consideration is the relatively small usable surface area due to the placement of the wrist rest. But if you turn the mouse pad at an angle, you can slightly compensate for that and give yourself a larger area to work with.

PROS:
++ Comfortable wrist rest, softer than most others
++ Base provides stable desktop placement
++ Surface works well for mousing (I've only tried it with laser and optical mice)
++ Durability, at least for me, seems to be good relative to other user complaints (6 ++ months at the time of this review)
++ Trains you to move your wrist less, likely helping to prevent future repetitive stress injuries

CONS:
-- Usable surface area is smaller than advertised due to the placement of the wrist rest; turn at an angle to compensate
-- Won't likely relieve wrist pain you already have; use a brace and seek medical help if pain persists

DESIGN & USAGE

The shape of this mouse pad and the placement of the wrist rest allows for a very small area to move your mouse. That's bound to be a deal breaker for many people. But for me, I found that the usable area, while small, was enough to make this effective. More importantly, it forced me to keep my wrist more stationary, reducing pain I used to feel from extended use.

The wrist rest is very comfortable. It feels less-firm than most of the rests on alternative products. Depending on your preferences, that can be a good thing or a bad thing. For me, it aids in the comfort of using this product.

I can also report that the surface of the mouse and the wrist rest has stayed intact after more than 6 months of use. I don't know if that's aided by the fact that all my mice are either laser or optical. Once again, in my case there was no flaking at the edges or anywhere else.

PAIN RELIEF

Users who are seeking relief from existing pain caused by repetitive stress or other injuries such as carpel tunnel syndrome or tendinitis should consult a specialist first. While I am no doctor, this seems like it is best designed to prevent one from developing such a problem rather than relieving pain once you already have it. A wrist brace such as the ACE Right Wrist Brace with Splint Support is bound to be more effective at relieving pain over a few weeks by helping you immobilize your wrist long enough for it to heal.

CONCLUSION

This mouse pad is great for those who do a lot of stationary work and want the added comfort and support of a wrist rest. This is not likely to be as good for speedy users who plan to use it during gaming and the like. There are plenty of good composite pads for that purpose. The Razer Vespula Gaming Mouse Mat has an integrated wrist rest and may be an acceptable compromise for some users. But for the general office user, this is a good product.

Enjoy.