HAWT: $5 off Ratpadz - shipping is still FREE!

Maybe everyone else already knows this but me, but I figured I'd post it anyway for those of you who had their heads under the rock with me. The [H]ardOCP Ratpadz are currently ringing up $5 less than their advertised price: So instead of the advertised $24.99 for the Ratpadz XT you can get it for $19.99 and USPS Priority Mail shipping is still FREE.

The Ratpadz GS is also ringing up $5 less, making it an amazing $9.99 with FREE USPS Priority Mail shipping. I say go for the XT though, it's WELL worth it.

Thank you for your order at Ratpadz.com.

Name: Jason XXXXXX
Date: March 2, 2008, 2:37 am
Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Order Number: 14147XXXXXX
Items Ordered: Ratpadz XT (1 @ $19.99 ea) $19.99 - Shipping $0.00 - Total $19.99
Amount Paid: $19.99

http://www.ratpadz.com/

Thanks for the deal, Kyle!

Good Deal, but i have made far too many purchases in the last few days.

thanks!

Ya, that's the free shipping, the $5 was for shipping using mine right now, it's pretty big, and with my G11 desk space is limited :P

How good are these? I'm just using an average mouse pad are these really that much better to be worth buying?

Originally Posted by Derangel

How good are these? I'm just using an average mouse pad are these really that much better to be worth buying?

best investment evar

Just ordered one, thanks.

Originally Posted by UltraVioletDream

Ya, that's the free shipping, the $5 was for shipping using mine right now, it's pretty big, and with my G11 desk space is limited :P

Doh, don't I feel like a dumbass now. I was so happy that it was only $20 that I didn't read the fine print (ala "Shipping included"). Oh well still a killer deal!

How long does the GS last for occasional gamers?

Originally Posted by perry753

How long does the GS last for occasional gamers?

Occasional gamers? I'd give it 2 - 3 years depending on how heavy handed you are.

The XT is so much better and worth the extra ten bucks if you can swing it.

Tempted to pick one up, could use a good mouse pad. been using an autoshow fee-be for the last 3 or so years lol

whats the difference between the GS and the XT?

Originally Posted by Cold Dark Shadow

whats the difference between the GS and the XT?

The GS is a lightweight molded plastic piece with a texture stamped onto the top part of the pad. This texture will wear down over a certain amount of time and then your mouse won't glide as smoothly on the GS as it once did. The GS will last 2 or 3 years of occasional gaming, or about 1 year if you're a heavy gamer.

The XT may look similar but it is a completely different beast. The texture is obtained differently than the GS (it's much much more durable), and the mousepad is CNC milled from a solid sheet of resin-like material. The XT is nearly indestructible and is solid and heavy and tends to stay where you put it. The XT really is a lot better than the GS IMO, and if you're considering buying a Ratpadz I would encourage you to go straight for the XT.

Sounds good
Thanks man

I picked one up. I've been wanting to get one for a while but didn't bother until just now.
It's strange that that $5 difference put me over the edge.

Edit: (I've been using a GS for years, it's been wearing down on me and was looking for an excuse to finally move up)

Heh, I bought one last night and thought the $5 reduced price was the manifestation of the free shipping. Sweet. 20% off of the GS, 33% off of the XT. Very hot! Even more reduction with the shipping.

Originally Posted by Blue Falcon

The XT is nearly indestructible

Can I make a bulletproof vest out of it

paintball/airsoft maybe lol

I got to say, I used really crappy mouse pads before I switched to the xt and boy was there a BIG difference. I was surprised about how smooth my weary G7 slid over the surface and how durable it is. Thing is its not a comfortable as it could be. Overall these mouse pads kick a**!!!

I was kindda wondering how comfortable they were