I like how big it is, I don't have to be concerned about using a mouse and constantly picking up my mouse to accommodate the small pad.I got these to protect the surface of the my kids' desks (part of their new loft beds). After looking at many brands, I got these because they were just a little bigger, and sure enough, they fit nearly perfectly. We set some heavy objects on the corners, and the mats flattened out nicely by the next morning.I like the 2 different textures (one looks like leather, the other is smooth). Unfortunately, my son already ruined the smooth side of his mat - the yellow one - when he set something on it, and it left a green ring. I haven't been able to get out the stain. It's not a deal-breaker (I just flipped it over, although I prefer the smooth side), but I'm annoyed that I couldn't get the mark out ... but at least it wasn't the desk surface!Seriously nice gear for your desk. Wish I could afford moreLove it!I did spill some water on the desk and it did not go through the leather desk pad. The pad saved my desk.I like the fact that this desk pad laid flat right out of the shipping container. No problems with it curling up on my desk. It is a decent thickness and I love the color and pebble texture. Overall happy with the purchase.This is a great pad to protect your desk from computer heat and possible mouse scratches. It is a dark aubergine, that's eggplant purple, that is sophisticated and elegant, not a bright purple that makes you think of Barney and crayons. It has stitching around the outside border which is a lovely expensive touch, and it feels very much like a quality plastic, or a "faux" leather. And the size is amazing. It is definitely worth getting.It protects the wood finish against accidental scratches, and it doesn’t take away from the looks of the desk and office.Good quality and attractive, colour as depicted. Excellent surface for laptop, and also for hard copy handwriting. Needed flattening out as initially it sat in a fairly tight curl. Had to put under a floor rug for a couple of days before it would sit flat on the desk. Re rolling with matching tie for storage is a convenient idea in theory, but likely to result in curled up edges again. I imagine it will therefore need to remain out on the desk or be stored under the rug!This is a lovely item. Colour (purple) is true to the colour advertised. Really well made and looks far more expensive then it was.Like other reviewers have said as it comes rolled (in a handy pouch that can be reused if you can roll the mat back up again or for another purpose, the issue re the sticky label that others have mentioned seems to have been resolved as i did not have this problem with sticky residue left on the outer pouch when removing the product sticker) and you need to lay flat for a bit for it to completely lay flat.Would definitely recommend and would purchase another.Absolutely fabulous desk pad. Great quality and have ordered two more for our other desks in the house.Perfect as fits our companies colours perfectly for a fraction of the price our stationary supplier would provide desk mats- make sure you choose the right size for your deskI use this to put my laptop out on my dinning room table during the day and it is fantastic. Easy to wipe down and love the mauve colour. I put a mouse pad on top because I find my mouse is a bit slow on this directly. Rolls up if I need it to and they include a little strap that matches and is of the same material. I nice looking one so you don't have to use a rubber band. I bought a couple of others for my physical office before COVID 19 but they were from a different distributer and didn't feel as nice. This feels like it won't separate and peel if I roll it up. Great for hotelrooms and home offices if you work on the go like me. Would recommend for sure. Even if you're just going to set it up for a permanent office. It has a nice finishing effect. Keeps your laptop from shifting and sliding.