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A Closer Look
 
The packaging for the IceMat, in theme with the Ice name, is mostly white. The depictions on the box in green really don't tell you anything of what to expect inside but the descriptions offer a bit more information. You can also determine a lot from the weight as being made from glass does make it quite a hefty item.
 
Opening the box reveals white polystyrene to protect the IceMat during shipping, and opening this presents you with the IceMat itself. Despite the white box and Ice name, the IceMat we have here today is not the original white/clear glass mat, but IceMat's "After Dark" Black surface. The IceMat is made from glass and retains a generic oblong shape and size as found on any generic cloth mat. The surface of the IceMat has been designed to grip the mouse ball beyond that of other mousing surfaces, as well as provide a frictionless surface to glide your mouse across.
  
Starting on top of the mat we can see the black surface provides a muted effect to the logo. The reason for this is that whilst the glass itself is clear, it is slightly frosted and the colouring and logo are printed to the bottom of the mat so as not to interfere with the control of your mouse. The logo is reserved to one corner of the mat, the bottom right corner, leaving the rest of the mat a matt black. This provides a very clean and exclusive aesthetic which would look professional in even the most up market of business areas.
  
Each of the corners and along all 4 outside edges have been carefully rounded since as the mat is constructed from glass it could potentially be quite hazardous to one's fingers. Turning the mat over we are presented with more of a glossy finish, which is quite susceptible to finger prints and greasy marks. However since it is on the rear you won't be seeing any of them.
There are 6 polyurethane feet to keep the mat in place during use, 4 in each corner with 1 top, 1 bottom of the centre area.
The mats construction gives a fantastic sense of quality and exclusiveness that isn't to be found on any other mat that I'm aware of; it really is very professional in its appearance.
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IceMat Mouse Surface: Finding the correct combination is like finding a comfortable pair of shoes; not everyone is looking for the same thing and sometimes there willing to spend a little extra to get the best. So when it comes to mousing surfaces, what is the best?
