THE GOOD: This is a very simple design, and very easy to build. For those who are wondering YES the top comes in two parts - which is nice because the shipping box is much more compact than you might expect. Wooden dowels keep the two top pieces from shifting, and it feels like a solid unit. It weighs only 75 pounds upon arrival which means I can handle and move it myself which is also nice. It is very large, comfortably accommodating two people playing a game side by side. The height is perfect and the bottom area could hold a much taller computer than my own easily.
THE BAD: Take that with a grain of salt, because really there isnt a lot not to like about the desk. Just a few minor qualms with packing and shipping - As you can see from the one picture, the included screwdriver was sticking straight out of the padded envelope, which of course worried me that it may have scratched the whole thing. The only two bits of cosmetic damage were a fingernail-grabbing deep scratch on one of the metal legs (the scratch faced inward - no biggie) and a chip in the corner of one of the planks (which ended up being the back corner of the bottom most middle piece, the one the PC sits on - also not visible) As for the screwdriver sticking out of the envelope - I dont necessarily blame this one on the factory as it DID travel from California to New York BUT - Look at the copy of the manual I was included. This is a picture before I ever even opened it, right from the box. It was wrinkled, covered in dirt, fingerprints, theres a coffee stain and theres writing on it. Perhaps someone was training with this or something, but you dont put your copy with the product. It was disgusting looking. Its only 2 pages so theres really no excuse. This made me think... perhaps the screwdriver was already sticking out and they simply didnt care. Due to the minor qualms, I have to give it 4 stars but I do absolutely love the desk!
Easy to build, Sturdy and Spacious
THE GOOD: This is a very simple design, and very easy to build. For those who are wondering YES the top comes in two parts - which is nice because the shipping box is much more compact than you might expect. Wooden dowels keep the two top pieces from shifting, and it feels like a solid unit. It weighs only 75 pounds upon arrival which means I can handle and move it myself which is also nice. It is very large, comfortably accommodating two people playing a game side by side. The height is perfect and the bottom area could hold a much taller computer than my own easily. THE BAD: Take that with a grain of salt, because really there isnt a lot not to like about the desk. Just a few minor qualms with packing and shipping - As you can see from the one picture, the included screwdriver was sticking straight out of the padded envelope, which of course worried me that it may have scratched the whole thing. The only two bits of cosmetic damage were a fingernail-grabbing deep scratch on one of the metal legs (the scratch faced inward - no biggie) and a chip in the corner of one of the planks (which ended up being the back corner of the bottom most middle piece, the one the PC sits on - also not visible) As for the screwdriver sticking out of the envelope - I dont necessarily blame this one on the factory as it DID travel from California to New York BUT - Look at the copy of the manual I was included. This is a picture before I ever even opened it, right from the box. It was wrinkled, covered in dirt, fingerprints, theres a coffee stain and theres writing on it. Perhaps someone was training with this or something, but you dont put your copy with the product. It was disgusting looking. Its only 2 pages so theres really no excuse. This made me think... perhaps the screwdriver was already sticking out and they simply didnt care. Due to the minor qualms, I have to give it 4 stars but I do absolutely love the desk!