The mousepad was terrible. It would not allow my Magic Mouse to function as it normally does on most pads. A complete waste of money. Now using the back of a legal pad which works much better - or at least a little bit.
I decided my very old black mousepad had to go and replaced it with this neutral tan cork smaller one w/ gold flecks. It's attractive blends better on the desk and is working well. A good purchase. It also makes me happier looking at it since the flecks glisten under the lamp. An unexpected mood-booster!
I'm not pleased with the item which is why I bought two just in case...the other one is all black and the mouse moves very well across it...not like the other style which doesn't seem to open up good movement. I won't bother returning it...I will use it for some decoration since it looks like cork.