I bought an identical pad 6 years ago and have enjoyed the comfort it affords my wrist. I'm still using it -- nothing wrong with it! After buying a new computer I decided to buy another one of the Belkin WaveRest pads. It looks and feels exactly like the older one but upon removing it from the packaging, the room suddenly smelled like a warehouse full of tires! I've been airing it out for several days now and the smell isn't quite as strong, but I haven't started using it yet. I suspect the odor is a result of it being manufactured in China, but that's only a guess. Except for the strong smell, this is a 5-star item.