Mine is great
After reading other reviews before purchasing, I was expecting the rubbery smell. It did have the odor, but it vanished in a few days once it was out of the packaging. The mat is a good length and sticky enough that I don't slip, but not so sticky that it is difficult to transition between positions. It provides enough padding that I can use it on my hardwood floors without discomfort in my wrists, knees, and ankles. Great value for the price.

Despite initial smell... it's a great mat for the price!
Mine had a rubbery smell too but I left it in the sun for a day or two and it went away completely.

The mat is nice and thick -- perfect for camel and other asanas that require you to be on your knees.

I ordered the slate blue and the color is a bit weird...not what I expected. But otherwise, it's a great mat especially for the price point.

Also, when you unroll it in class, the end will be a bit curled under... but I find that it flattens out in no time. I would highly recommend this product!

Great yoga mat
The main concerns for yoga fitness (at least for me) are:
Enough thickness to support my back, but not too much so my feet don't feel unstable when standing.
Good grip, even with sweaty feet or hands (if you are into power yoga, you know what I mean...)
Odorless. Again if you sweat a lot this is a main concern
Right length and width. Enough for your own comfort and small to fit inside an apartment
I have found all this concerns resolved in this yoga mat (that's why I give it a 5 stars).
And last but not least, the price is just right. It beats me how a single piece of synthetic foam could cost up to 80 bucks... I've just paid $16 for this "single piece of synthetic foam" and I'm really happy with it.
Totally recommended.

The smell goes away--after a while
I, too, had issues with the smell of the mat when I first got it. I purchased 2 mats--one for me and one for hubby--and had to air them out for well over two weeks. They must be unrolled to allow them to fully air out. I imagine if I had washed it off it might have happened more quickly.

That being said--once the smell dissipates--its a great mat with the extra padding that I now need.

Excellent value
I searched all over the web for an affordable 1/4" thick yoga mat and found this offering through Amazon. The mat performs very well, it is nice and long and the variety of colors made it easy for me to choose one that will not be mistaken for someone else's mat!