if you haven't noticed sabbath really likes the icemat. i'm sure everyone is happy with their investments and wouldn't even consider investing any more money into a different mousepad, but are completely happy with what they got (considering it works at all). i mean, afterall, it's a mousepad. i think that much will leave shit to herse because who is really going to spend 200 dollars trying out different mats?
most important lesson - if you have a laser mouse, get a mat designed for laser mice.