If you have read the Mousepad Roundup, you might be thinking at this point that the QcK+ is quite similar to the X-raypad Aqua3. The surfaces of the two pads are admittedly similar in texture and quality, and both are very thin (2mm), but the similarities end there. The first and most distinct difference between the two pads is the QcK+'s ability to grip the desk. If you recall from the Mousepad Roundup, the one big time flaw witht he Aqua3 was that it simply would not grip the desk used to test it on, or any other desk for that matter.  When we reviewed the Aqua3, we couldn't help but notice how glossy the surface was. Depending on your taste in mousepads, this could be good or it could be bad. The surface of the QcK+ is not nearly as glossy as the Aqua3, but is still very smooth to the touch. The Logitech MX310 used to test this mousepad slid accross the surface nicely while creating enough friction to keep my movements confined and, more importantly, my shots on target. Tracking on the QcK+ was, in a word, superb. I tried with all my might to make the cursor stop moving while using the mouse, to no avail. I did this using my makeshift method of turning down the sensitivity and moving the mouse very fast and rigourously across the mousepad. Not once did I notice any skipping or pausing whatsoever. This same test was also completed with the Logitech G5 laser mouse, with the same results. With all the rumors going around about the performance of laser mice on certain surfaces, we can tell you with not a shred of uncertainty that the Logitech G5 mouse tracks flawlessly on the SteelPad QcK+.

Conclusions
After testing this mousepad it is quite clear: the QcK+ (QcK) is one of the best cloth mousepads on the market today. The smooth surface, thin package, and minimalistic design are definately worthy of the top flite of mousepads. In comparison to the mousepads included in our Mousepad Roundup, the QcK+ is either better or just as good as all of them. The most important quality of the QcK, as discussed above, is the tracking. While all the mousepads in our Mousepad Roundup allowed ball, optical, and laser tracking with no problems, the laser tracking in particular on the QcK+ just seemed to be on a whole different level. If I so much as tap the top of the mouse, the resulting movement is registered and displayed as a tiny cursor shift on my screen. All in all, the QcK+ is an excellent mousepad worthy of any recommendations it recieves.

If costly slip-ups in hardware journalism are a rare occurence, then redemption from these slip-ups is even more rare. As a hardware site primarily targeted at the gaming community, our credibility hinges on whether or not we can supply product reviews and opinions that are in line with what gamers themselves think. With this review of the QcK+, that is exactly what we intended to do. This article is the product of community response to our Mousepad Roundup - just to show that we're always listening.

Pros:
+Size
+Thin
+Simple design
+Excellent tracking
+Well crafted smooth surface
+Grips desk well
+I got more frags with it!

Cons:
-Size

Score:
9.5/10

This mousepad would be absolutely perfect if it were not so huge. A smaller mousepad like the QcK is probably suited a bit better for normal computer desk use than the QcK+ is. Nevertheless, it was our pleasure to test and review this mousepad for the GotFrag Hardware community.