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StarTech.com 24x27.5-Inch Desktop Anti-Static Mat M3013 (Beige)

StarTech.com 24x27.5-Inch Desktop Anti-Static Mat M3013 (Beige)

(34 customer reviews)

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Description:

StarTech.com''s Desktop Anti-Static Mat helps you protect your valuable computer equipment from dangerous static electricity. This high quality anti-static mat is constructed from the highest quality static dissipative material, to ensure safe operation of your equipment. The anti-static mat exceeds IBM and US military static control standards and measures 24x27.5 in - perfect for placement under the CPU/VDT and keyboard.

Features:

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Dimensions 24 inches x27.5 inches

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Protect sensitive equipment from static damage

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Top technical specifications-exceeds IBM & US military static control standards

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Highest quality static dissipative material-not the ineffective conductive system

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Sits under CPU/VDT and keyboard

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Includes 10ft.(3M) grounding cord

Product Details:

Product Length:	24.92 inches
Product Width:	2.95 inches
Product Height:	2.95 inches
Product Weight:	1.08 pounds
Package Length:	28.0 inches
Package Width:	3.5 inches
Package Height:	3.4 inches
Package Weight:	0.1 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 34 reviews

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Customer Reviews:

Average Customer Review: 4.0

( 34 customer reviews )
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150 of 156 found the following review helpful:

Supplied Hardware Configuration Is Ineffective - Ambiguous ProductMar 16, 2010
By Directed Energy
If possible, I would RATE THIS ITEM 2.5 STARS

The "StarTech M3013 24x26 Desktop Anti-Static Mat" by Star Tech arrived as a generic product and as of 16 Mar 2010, unlike what is being displayed and advertised on Amazon (see photo). The mat, out of the Amazon box, was packaged in a crude plastic wrap (see photo) with no specific manufacturer's name or users guide. A paper sticker on the plastic wrap says "Made in Taiwan", but no manufacturer or makers mark is on the product, making this generic electrical mat untraceable.

With traceability of the product not possible, the electrical properties of the mat remain a relative unknown. As an electrical lab product, in it's current form, this item cannot be used as an anti-static/ESD device for or on any program that requires product traceability and documented electrical properties such as in an ISO, MIL, FED, ASTM, ASE, ESD or level 4/class 100K Cleanroom and or higher lab space.

Using a Fluke 187 DVM, the mat measures infinite ohms and non conductive. The supplied coiled 1M ohm snap on alligator clip measured 0.9998M ohm (see photo). This snap on 1M ohm conductor is intended to be attached to a person and not between the mat and the hardware. The mat should be connected to earth ground or placed on a grounded surface. Given the supplied hardware, mat and coiled 1M ohm clip, the end user will be inclined to configure this product incorrectly.

With the supplied coiled 1M ohm conductor snapped to the mat and alligator clip attached to the hardware placed on the mat, the mat may not be at zero potential and earth ground, but at best, sitting on a floating ground or worse, at a high potential.

To properly configure, this product should include a snap on lead for attaching the mat to an earth ground or grounded ESD bench. The 1M ohm coiled conductor with attached alligator clip should then be attached between the hardware on the mat and to a wrist strap on the person working on the hardware. At minimum, and to help mitigate confusion, the coiled 1M ohm alligator clip and conductor should be replaced with a simple snap on ground lead.

The best solution would be to supply a ground lead for the mat, and a wrist strap for the coiled 1M ohm conductor with the attached alligator clip. For an example of a complete solution, see the "Anti-Static Hardware Kit by ESD SYSTEMS" listed on Amazon.

Given that this product, as supplied, does not satisfy the intended electrical purpose, the generic nature of the product, the lack of specifications and traceability to the nature of the rudimentary packaging and lack of documentation, consider this product at $22.23, $44.16 retail to be over priced and overvalued.

Minus 1.00 for supplying an ineffective hardware solution set.
Minus 0.50 for providing a generic product different from what is advertised.
Minus 0.50 for no traceability of the generic mat's origin and electrical properties.
Minus 0.25 for no manufactures I.D. or mark on an electrical product.
Minus 0.25 for not supplying a user guide.

33 of 38 found the following review helpful:

Is not an Anti-static MatNov 02, 2009
By Andreas
I bought this item because i live in a very dry region and have problems with static electricity. Whenever i touch my notebook there is a spark (at least in spring and fall). I unpacked the mat, but it took some time to connect it to a grounded object, unfortunately too long to return the item. As an other reviewer mentioned it does not look like the mat on the product picture. It is plain white.
After i connected the mat to the PE of a wall outlet, i noticed that i still saw sparks when i touched my notebook, after i touched the mat. I double checked the connection, it was okay. I tried to return the item after i noticed a spark when i touched the cable connected to the mat.
The amazon return service immediately offered to send me a new mat. I unpacked the new mat a few days later and had the exact same result. I returned that mat but had to keep the first _non working_ mat. I wouldn't recommend this item. I think in this case the return service didn't help at all, since it ignored my problem == no functioning product.

15 of 17 found the following review helpful:

Anti-Anti-Static MatNov 18, 2010
By shirokuma
I, like another reviewer here, also live in a very dry region. I am subject to static discharges year round. Using this mat made no difference in the amount or severity of discharges. To make sure the mat was grounded I first confirmed I had an outlet with a proper ground. (There is a device for doing this) I then connected the mat to the ground of the outlet. Even with this confirmed grounding there was no change in static discharges.

8 of 8 found the following review helpful:

A great mat and good supportOct 04, 2012
By Faramarz Rabii
I bought this mat for my electronic hobby work. It is large; easy to use and inexpensive. It does the job I want it to do which is to protect my components from damage due to static electricity. Their customer support is wonderful.

I have read the complaints from other reviewers and decided to share my views. This is not an expensive professional item. It is ~26 $ including shipping. For this price it is more than good enough. If you are working with ultra expensive and sensitive items then spend more money and get a professional item! My only complaint is the lack of good documentation. The solution for me was to pick up the phone and call StarTech.com. Their support is available until 11 pm EST. I phoned them around 8 pm last night. Right away a representative picked up the phone. He was obviously familiar with the product and answered all my questions.

I will write them here for other users

Directions:

1) The mat should be put black side down and white side up.
2) The wire with the alligator clip goes between mat and ground. This is a ground and not your wrist.
3) You should use a separate wrist band and ground yourself. You need one wrist band per person.

Another person complained it melts if touched by a soldering iron. All I say is the mat is made of rubber and of course it melts. Please be careful. I figure with normal use it will take a few years before it gets so many melted spots to need replacement. Then I will spend 26 $ more and get another one. Just like I replace my iron tips and other things which wear out. My overall advice is if you use this correctly and don't expect the impossible you will be happy with it.

7 of 9 found the following review helpful:

Different than pictureMar 13, 2011
By braindrain
The mat in the picture looks pretty professional, polished even. The mat you receive when you order this looks like a sheet of the raw material cut to the stated dimensions with a blue cable strapped on it.

Furthermore there are no instructions and you're not supposed to clip the mat to the hardware (as I learned).

I bought 2 and they just take up room now. In fact I think I look silly working on them. I'm going to go back to a wrist strap that still makes me look odd but at least it works.

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