I have been using the Everglide for a little over two weeks now and close-up inspection shows no signs of wear so far. I didn't feel bold enough to make a statement about the durability after only a couple weeks of use, because eventually it could become a problem after a couple of months. Personally, I wouldn't want to worry about purchasing a mousepad several times a year.

The only difference that I can detect made by the texture is the total lack of friction on the Everglide compared with the detectable friction on the 3M. As far as I'm concerned, they both eliminate dust effectively, which is the main purpose.

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