Senin, 27 Agustus 2012

should i buy South Shore Furniture Prairie Collection Corner Desk, reviews

This attractive corner desk from South Shore’s Prairie Collection, with its three-sectioned body and hutch, affords ample surface and storage space for the home office. With the mid-section’s rollout keyboard shelf and open hutch window, the desk design accommodates a computer with up to a 21-inch monitor. The open hutch permits discrete cable passage to an electrical outlet, or other computer accessories like a workstation tower, printer, or speaker set. Store these extra computer components next to the hutch of either desk’s side section, or on the fixed shelf below of each section’s tabletop. File boxes, notebooks, and large books also find a home on these shelves. For smaller books or displaying framed photographs, one of the hutch’s side segments offers two adjustable shelves to create three compartments. The other section hosts a black 18-CD rack between two tall cubicles of identical size. Two short horizontal shelves sandwich these three vertical partitions while housing office essentials like a stapler, calculator, hole punch, tape dispenser, and USB cables or flash drives.
The Environmentally Preferred Product (EPP) certified corner desk is crafted out of engineered wood and recycled fiber, with a warm country pine finish. The 22-by-15-inch keyboard shelf rolls out on patented metal slide tracks with safety stops to prevent overextension of the shelf. The corner desk matches the Morgan Collection lateral filing cabinet, available through separate purchase. This unit requires home assembly. To clean the desk, wipe with a damp cloth and avoid the use of ammonia-based cleansers to prevent the finish from deteriorating. Shipped in two boxes, a limited five-year warranty covers this item upon its purchase and online registration. Assembled with the hutch, the 55-inch high corner desk spans an area 62 inches wide by 62 inches deep and weighs 143 pounds. I just got this desk yesterday and I have to say, I'm very impressed with it.

After only seeing one review for this product, I was a little wary about purchasing something like this online. However, I've always had good experiences with Amazon so I decided to go ahead and give it a shot. One great part this product is that it's eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping. That really helped, though it took a couple of weeks for my desk to finally get here.

Please keep in mind that this desk is HUGE. Also, I was under the impression that I would be getting one parcel, but in fact this desk comes in two separate boxes. The delivery man had to struggle to get these in the door because they were so heavy.

The desk took me around three hours to assemble. I'm a girl and I worked by myself on it, so maybe it will give you an indication on how easy it is to put together. The instructions were very clear and if you follow all the steps you can have it up in no time. The time consuming part was that there were so many pieces (not to mention steps) but believe me, it's worth it.

As for the end product itself, it looks amazing when you set it up. It looks EXACTLY like it does in the preview images here. Sometimes you see something online and it doesn't turn out to be what you imagined. This is exactly what you would expect. It's not flimsy junk, either. The desk feels very sturdy and comes with a built-in drawer for your computer keyboard, and even comes with a built-in CD rack. The desk is beautiful, and really saves space. My only complaint is that it doesn't come with any drawers for storage, but that wasn't a particulary important feature for me.I built this on my own as I had put a few of these together by myself in the past. None had as many parts as this...I don't think my back has forgiven me yet :o) The two main construction issues I came across were (i) the cd racks were too small - I contacted the company and they sent me free replacements in a very timely fashion, and (ii) the holes for the metal plates were too small and not in line - I ended up having to use a drill to start the screws entries in then finish manually with a standard tool.
I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend, who works long hours on-call for his IS department. He needs room for several CPU's, monitors, and the like. The middle of the desk is hardly supported by brackets. It bends in when you lean on it with your elbows! So he can only put a couple monitors on the surface. The hutches don't sit straight on the desktop, even with the appropriate attachments. Overall, it is usable so I don't want to waste money and time to send it back. But it is definitely not what I paid for.

Oh and it was missing a lot of hardware when it initially arrived. But the customer service for this company was stellar! They sent an entire new hardware set overnight and were very friendly.
This was everything that I wanted! Not only does this desk have tons of relestate to spread your work over, it is very sturdy. I would recommend this desk to anyone who is willing to donate a corner of their room to a big desk. The only drawback would have to be the time to build the desk, but it makes for a relaxing afternoon with mindless assembling. I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend, who works long hours on-call for his IS department. He needs room for several CPU's, monitors, and the like. The middle of the desk is hardly supported by brackets. It bends in when you lean on it with your elbows! So he can only put a couple monitors on the surface. The hutches don't sit straight on the desktop, even with the appropriate attachments. Overall, it is usable so I don't want to waste money and time to send it back. But it is definitely not what I paid for.

Oh and it was missing a lot of hardware when it initially arrived. But the customer service for this company was stellar! They sent an entire new hardware set overnight and were very friendly. Just like one other reviewer I am still waiting for this item to ship, it has been canceled once already and I had to reorder it, If it doesn't ship this time I guess ill have to give up and go somewhere else. I hope amazon can ship it this time and stop making me wait. I ordered this desk in July. After a few days I received a backorder email. No problem, these thing happen.. However as I write this 'review' it is Nov 23rd, I still do not have the desk, and I just received another delay email. You look on the description it says they ship in 3-5 days. Don't believe it..

I think they are hoping I'll cancel my order so they don't have to sell it at the price stated. Notice that other sellers list the same item much higher. NOT A CHANCE AMAZON! I'll keep on 'approving' the changes for the next year if I have to..

I'll update my review If I ever actually receive the desk... This desk was a little larger than expected, but sturdy. My high schooler uses it for all of her school work and art work. Has a lot of shelf space. WAY too much assembly and a bit pricey for the work you have to do to assemble. I just got this desk yesterday and I have to say, I'm very impressed with it.

After only seeing one review for this product, I was a little wary about purchasing something like this online. However, I've always had good experiences with Amazon so I decided to go ahead and give it a shot. One great part this product is that it's eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping. That really helped, though it took a couple of weeks for my desk to finally get here.

Please keep in mind that this desk is HUGE. Also, I was under the impression that I would be getting one parcel, but in fact this desk comes in two separate boxes. The delivery man had to struggle to get these in the door because they were so heavy.

The desk took me around three hours to assemble. I'm a girl and I worked by myself on it, so maybe it will give you an indication on how easy it is to put together. The instructions were very clear and if you follow all the steps you can have it up in no time. The time consuming part was that there were so many pieces (not to mention steps) but believe me, it's worth it.

As for the end product itself, it looks amazing when you set it up. It looks EXACTLY like it does in the preview images here. Sometimes you see something online and it doesn't turn out to be what you imagined. This is exactly what you would expect. It's not flimsy junk, either. The desk feels very sturdy and comes with a built-in drawer for your computer keyboard, and even comes with a built-in CD rack. The desk is beautiful, and really saves space. My only complaint is that it doesn't come with any drawers for storage, but that wasn't a particulary important feature for me.I built this on my own as I had put a few of these together by myself in the past. None had as many parts as this...I don't think my back has forgiven me yet :o) The two main construction issues I came across were (i) the cd racks were too small - I contacted the company and they sent me free replacements in a very timely fashion, and (ii) the holes for the metal plates were too small and not in line - I ended up having to use a drill to start the screws entries in then finish manually with a standard tool.

I am very pleased with the end result. It is very, very, very user and storage friendly. I am truly a happy camper.

Minggu, 26 Agustus 2012

should i buy Bestar Hampton Corner Workstation in Tuscany Brown reviews

The Hampton corner workstation unit features a monitor shelf, open and close storage and a keyboard shelf on ball-bearing slides for smooth and quiet operation. 1" (25mm) work surface features deluxe 0.25 mm shock resistant PVC edge. Also available in San I spent about 5 1/2 hours putting this desk together. This arrived on a pallet and is very heavy. The deliver guy will not put this desk in your home. They can put it in a garage or by your front door.

At first glance this can seem like an overwhelming project once you get the box open and sort out the parts. It's manageable to do for one person but the instructions recommend two. This is time consuming. Not ever part was labeled clearly so keep that in mind when your looking for part #73.

The desk is stunning when its completed. Its sturdy and of very good quality. I find it very ergonomic and I would highly suggest this to someone who is at their desk for extended hours.

The price of this desk goes up and down very frequently. Try to buy on a low day to make up for the shipping cost. The desk arrived pretty quickly (6 days-Canada to Florida).
It was in a single box that weighed about 170 lbs.
The biggest challenge were the instructions, they were mostly exploded views with arrows pointing to where parts went.
It took me 5 hours to assemble, the instructions said to have two people putting it together. I was alone is probably why it took that long.
Make sure you're away from the walls when working on it, the last steps is to get behind the desk from the bottom and secure it, and then you really need two people to move it closer to wall.
When it's assembled it looks great. It takes up quite a bit of wall space, but very functional.
All and all, I'm very satisfied with the desk. I knew it wasn't finished at the back because another reviewer said so but it really, really isn't finished!!! Just acres of bare particle board. I'm using it to half partition a room so it matters to me.

That said... It went together in a couple of hours, feels solid, arrived in perfect condition and looks great (from the front). Just like it does in the picture. Oh and it is properly HEAVY!!!!!

One unexpected complaint though. No thought what-so-ever has been given to cable management. I had to drill extra holes so that keyboard, monitor & mouse cables go somewhere sensible.

Conclusion: Waaaaaaaay, way cheaper than the alternatives but you get a lot for your money. Be prepared to add finishing touches yourself and you'll get a bargain. Bought this desk for a new study room and it's pretty fantastic. All the screws and joints are metal, not those cheapo plastic cam screws you get for IKEA products. This is a solid desk, but it's also a HEAVY desk. I believe the delivery man said the shipping weight was 250+ lbs and it comes in a relatively compact box. I had to open the box and carry the pieces up the stairs one at a time in order to get the desk into the room I wanted. Assembling the desk also requires two people in my opinion. It could be done with a single person but I believe you'll risk damaging portions of the desk and will have great difficulty lining up some of the pieces such as the raised desk piece that sits in the middle. All-in-all a fantastic, quality-made desk that I am extremely confident will last for quite a while. Just make sure you have a plan for getting it into the room and also a hand to help you assemble the desk. I shopped for weeks to find the perfect desk. I actually purchased a desk from another company called Office Furniture online, and what a mistake. After waiting for a month for delivery, they actually lost my desk. I had a very difficult time getting my money back. I've learned my lesson, I'll never use anyone but Amazon again. Amazon has great products, at great prices, items have never come damaged, and they have never lost anything! This desk was as beautiful as the picture, moderately easy for my husband to put together, and fit perfect. Highly recommend this desk. Only reason for 4 stars is because of a few parts not being labeled. The box came in great shape and is packaged very well. At first I would agree with most how heavy and overwhelming it may seem when laying all the pieces out. But after a quick review of the manual which I think is detailed great and made the assembly process go smoothly. I finished in 3hrs by myself. I am not the best handy man either so I am proud. I would recommend if you do it by yourself to try and assemble not to far from where you are going to place it. What I did was before I assembled the two main corner pieces together (I think page 7 or 8) I moved the desk close to where it goes in the room. so now it wont take much to move it perfectly into corner of room. Also you probably will need at least two people to help move it into the corner of room. I like the quality for what you pay for, the back pieces around desk are not finished, but that is what the desk is for to hide that part anyway. Overall I feel that I got what I was expecting, I great big corner desk that fits into our office perfectly... This desk is incredible. Took me about 2.5 hours to put together myself. Having a second person is nice for 1 or 2 steps but most of the time you are putting the hardware (brackets and connectors) in place and that is a 1 person job. I read some of the reviews before ordering and I was concerned about the back panels not being finished but the one i ordered had the back panels all finished! There is some exposed edges that could be painted to look better but non of the Full sides were unfinished.

Overall I am very happy.

My only concerns are the desk is pretty tall for what I am used to. I never use keyboard trays and have always opted to put my keyboard and mouse on the desk. I had to raise my chair to the max.

Also as others have stated their is no cable holes I had to make my own in order to navigate the wires for a few things.Ok first off I am not sure if the instructions and labeling has improved, but I assembled this desk in 1 and a half hours, and that includes a few errors that had to be undone.

Now my review, when it arrived the box was a little dinged up but, not too badly. The box itself protects the desk very well and could have withstood a lot more abuse.The desk is mostly assmbled by the twist and lock peg style assembly (it does have some regular screws), which made me nervous but actually speedied up assembly time and I honestly don't think regular screws could do much better. As I mentioned assembly was a little instensive and would have gone more smoothly if i paid close attention as to which way the finished sides were facing. As a suggetion for installing the brackets that connect the desktop together, only install the screws loosely so you can make sure you get it lined up with the piece next to it and the predrilled holes, this is where i spent way too much time tightening and un-tightening these screws. Other than that just pay attention and assembly is easy.

Once I assembled it, I tested it by sitting on it, at first with my feet on the ground, then picked my feet up and it held my 220lb body fine. The monitor stand holds my dual 24" monitors with a little room to spare. The keyboard tray was described as small by other reviewers, but it fits my logitech g510 (which is much wider than most keyboards) and still has room for my mouse to move around, occasionally it gets cramped, but I rarely notice it. It has adjustable screws on the feet so it can be easily adjusted to make up for an unlevel floor. Also as others mentioned on just about every site I have seen the back is unfinished so it should be put in a corner just like it is described as a "corner desk".

The only issue I have is minor and mentioned by other reviewers so i expected it, it does not have any cable management, but that can easily be fixed with a drill as I plan to, I also plan on putting an underdesk cpu holder mounted to the underside of the desk, and found the desktop to be more than thick enough to hold the support screws.

Overall I am very pleased with this purchase, I knew what I was getting with this desk because I did a lot of research and read every review I could find. I expected assembly to be a much bigger pain, but was pleasantly surprised. If you have any questions as to any other aspect of this desk just leave me a reply and I will get back to you with an answer. I just purchased this desk a few weeks ago, and I love it. While it is very heavy and assembly intensive, (it took my brother and I about 2 hours to put it together), it is definitely worth it. It looks professional and it is nice and sturdy which I like as I place a lot of weight on my desks.

Not all of the boards had stickers with the part number on them, these boards had the number stamped onto the thin, unfinished, edges. I think that might be some of the trouble other people had with assembly. Hope that helps.

The only thing I found disappointing was are there are no holes for computer cords in the little cubbies. I have multiple computers/keyboards on top of the desk and the cables have to run off the edge of the desk. It is minor and easily fixable though. Also, the cupboard with the door to the side could really use a shelf, but that is also minor. This desk is perfect for my needs. It is solid and has plenty of space. I work from home and on the computer 8-12 hours per day. The monitor platform easily accomodates my dual 20" wide screen monitors. The space below is perfect for those things I need to keep at hand, and for my laptop docking station. It looks very nice with my other office furniture of the same finish and blends right in. As others have said, though, this desk is best used in the corner, since the back side is completely unfinished. The way I have mine situated, about 18" of the back is viewable, so I spray painted it black to match the accents. In case your wondering as I was, the closed cabinet cannot be moved to the right side, it must be installed on the left.

Putting this together does take some time, especially if you are doing so alone. It took me about 3 hours, but it was very manageable, even for a small woman like myself (<5 ft and 115 lbs...).

The only reason I did not rate this 5 stars was because of the packaging. This was shipped wrapped in a very thin cardboard, not even a box so much as just a wraparound. There were a couple of corners on the supports that were a little damaged, but not so much that I felt I should return the whole thing. It is VERY heavy, so prepare to take the pieces out and carry them to where you are putting this together as you need them, because the freight driver WILL NOT take this up stairs. I had mine placed in the garage and just carried things in as I needed them.

Sabtu, 25 Agustus 2012

should i buy Coaster L-Shape Home Office Computer Desk reviews

Computer UnitDimensions: 43.25"L x 24"W x 30"H. CornerDimensions: 24"L x 24"W x 30"H. Desk UnitDimensions: 43.25"L x 24"W x 30"H. Finish: Cappuccino. Material: Wood and Glass. L-Shape Home Office Computer Desk. Home office desk with style, glass desk top with cappuccino finished legs. Item features pull-out keyboard tray and CPU Stand. Item is designed to be practical in use and to beautify your home decor. Simple assembly required.This may not be the best review but it is not anything that I didn't write to visiondecor about. PRICE: the prices was reasonable in comparison with the other sites that carried this desk. I was not pleased in that the shipping took took long. I think I ordered on the 9 and actually received on the 20th. I though the initial arrival date was the 14th that didn't happen. COLOR: the color is nice dark brown wood it actually matches well with the inexpensive IKEA dark-brown file cabinet I have. The desk feels sturdy for a home quality item , feels stable and doesn't tip. For me the desk is the right size. It doesn't overtake the room. ASSEMBLY: When you assemble the desk you should determine what side you want the computer side (return) on. It is actually the opposite of the picture shown. The computer return sits to the Right. PACKAGING: The packaging of the item is great. Unless you need to return an item. The desk is encased with a foam packing so it comes very secure. I was afraid the glass would break but it was all good.The only problem is it will be difficult to repack due to this special packaging. The integrity and security of the assembled desk is good and it looks amazing. HOWEVER, the issue is the curved legs. The dark colored laminate was peeling and starting to buckle on 2 of the 4 legs ( the legs that support the inner portion). This is not a shipping issue but a issue with how it is manufactured I am sure. Normally I would return the desk but to wait almost 2 more weeks was not an option. SO I have to reglue the laminate to the legs or have them replace them legs. I did go to the visiondecor customer service line and they were helpful. So I don't think they will "keep you hanging" I just don't have the time to reassemble a new desk, repack and mail items just to busy for that. Would i purchase from them again, maybe but I would try and ask more questions upfront. I hope this review is helpful. With the exception of the "peeling legs" the desk is fashionable & functional for now and I would buy it.
I purchased this desk to take the place of a large desk and a small desk in my home office. I work from home so I have my work computer system and I also have my home computer and home office items. I am very happy with the purchase. The shipping was exactly as promised. The assembly wasn't too difficult and the desk is very nice. The only problem is that moving the desk when assembled is kind of tricky but if you remove the glass and have at least two people, it can be done. I would recommend this seller and this item.
I am very hard on my desks, and finally decided a durable glass top would be the best way to go, but I wanted wooden accents rather than metal. I have a fairly traditional house but use my desk for extended hours working from home so really needed extreme durability. This desk fit the bill perfectly.

The desk shipped with expert foam packaging and protection.
Assembly was fairly simple, and took me about 2 hours total to get everything just so.

The espresso finish looks very much like wood, even has some texture to it to give the appearance of natural wood lines. It has held up beautifully, and after about a year of owning this desk there is no marring on the wood finish, (which is pretty much a miracle given the way I abuse my desks). There are some faint score marks on the glass top but they are very light and I'm sure a natural result of the 10 hours a day I use it. Unless you are looking for them, they are not noticeable.

I use an espresso file cabinet with three drawers (one pencil size, two file size) and put it underneath the desk with enough clearance to even slide a laptop or several books on top of.
I use this desk in my master bedroom in a fairly small house, and while it does take up quite a bit of space it doesn't overpower the room.
I would definitely buy this again in a heartbeat. Desk is very stylish. Well made for the money. It can be assembled to fit either corner of a room. I am pleased with my purchase. I am very hard on my desks, and finally decided a durable glass top would be the best way to go, but I wanted wooden accents rather than metal. I have a fairly traditional house but use my desk for extended hours working from home so really needed extreme durability. This desk fit the bill perfectly.

The desk shipped with expert foam packaging and protection.
Assembly was fairly simple, and took me about 2 hours total to get everything just so.

The espresso finish looks very much like wood, even has some texture to it to give the appearance of natural wood lines. It has held up beautifully, and after about a year of owning this desk there is no marring on the wood finish, (which is pretty much a miracle given the way I abuse my desks). There are some faint score marks on the glass top but they are very light and I'm sure a natural result of the 10 hours a day I use it. Unless you are looking for them, they are not noticeable.

I use an espresso file cabinet with three drawers (one pencil size, two file size) and put it underneath the desk with enough clearance to even slide a laptop or several books on top of.
I use this desk in my master bedroom in a fairly small house, and while it does take up quite a bit of space it doesn't overpower the room.
I would definitely buy this again in a heartbeatThis is a nice desk for the price. It does not look like an expensive desk but, it's a really great option for the price. Ups: looks good and is functional. Down: the instructions are TERRIBLE and the keyboard tray has HOLES in it so that you have to use a moust pad instead of the surface. Packaging was awesome and it arrived in great condition. Totally worthy purchase. Beware the instructions! I LOVED this desk. It's beautiful, modern and sleek. Looks amazing! After about 3 weeks of use (for my laptop and a printer) it became wobbly and unstable. It looks like it is durable, but failed to actually be so. I have resorted to getting a new desk. This is one of the best looking computer/home office desks I have seen. Although modern, it fits well with the traditonal style of our home. Tons of workspace but still feels open because of the glass. Just know that it is big...mark out where you want it to go...it requires a significant "total space". And for the price, it's a steal. Assembly was slowed down to a crawl due to instructions lacking detail explanation. Manufactor failed to have individual (technical support)return my call. Technical support failed to answer my voice mail message. WOULD NOT PURCHASE AGAIN Coaster Division L-Shape Computer Desk Unit in Cappuccino Finish My desk was delivered quickly and was fairly easy to put together. It looks great, is really functional and it has room for all my components. I like that it comes with a CPU shelf I could hide all my cords behind plus the keyboard tray is perfect for my wireless keyboard & mouse. It's good quality, looks just like the picture, and I love its clean organized look! This desk is really nice & sturdy and the price made it even better. For something so inexpensive I was kind of expecting it to be a bit on the junky side, but it is far from it. We did have a problem with the shipping. There was a delay...we weren't notified. It was confusion, but I called customer service, spoke with the most pleasant young woman and all was taken care of.
For the inconvenience we even got free shipping! I would highly recommend this company and their products. Help other customers I purchased this desk for my husband. He loves it. It arrived with the outside carton broken, but the inside carton protected the desk.

My husband put the desk together in no time. It is absolutely beautiful. I would recommend this desk to anyonel.

Jumat, 24 Agustus 2012

should i buy Graphite & Frosted Glass L-Shaped Computer Desk reviews

RTA-3803-GPH06 Computer/Accessories not included Features: -Frosted Tempered Glass main desk area.-Pullout keyboard drawer with safety stop.-Mobile CPU Caddy.-Legs are made of MDF with matching black PVC laminate.-Front privacy panels made of perforated steel.-Available in Graphite.-Desk Dimensions: 64.5''W x 54.5''D x 30''H. This desk is perfect for my room, very sturdy also. The frosted bottom of the glass gives it a great look.
My only issue with this desk (but hardly deserving of 4 stars) is the assembly. While the concept of assembling it is very easy, the screws going into holes is not. The corner piece was a little bit of a pain to attach to the left and right side of the desk and not being lined up perfectly. I had to adjust a few things. Like put flat washers here and there to make the glass level with each other. Other than my assembly frustration, definitely the best desk I have seen around and great for value. This desk took me a several hours to put together. There were no pieces missing which is always a good thing. Everything was well marked and the packaging was pretty good as well. Although there was some shifting of some of the components during shipping, none were scratched or damaged. There were some problems with the glass tops being equally level where they butt up to each other, so I had to use some rubber washers to raise the lower pieces up to match the higher one. This was not a big issue since I had an assortment of washers, but it would be nice if they included some rubber washers for this purpose as I did note another person with the same issue here on Amazon before I purchased my desk. Now that the desk is complete I will say that other than the keyboard drawer not being wide enough to fit a standard keyboard and a mouse pad I love it. I just put the mouse pad on top of the desk. It is a solid desk, the keyboard drawer slides well and the light green tint to the glass does not show dust! If it were not for the "undersized" keyboard and flush issues with the top I would have given this desk a 5 star rating. It is a great looking desk that I consider an excellent value and I do highly recommend it. This desk was a great buy. I gave it 4 stars due to building it but still highly recommend it to anyone that has a little patience when putting things together. It takes a little bit of time to get all the glass lined up evenly but if wait to tighten the screws down and make sure you're building it where its going to go so the floor level is accounted for its fairly easy. Not a huge fan of the quality of the screws and I'm sure they are made from pot metal, so be careful screwing them in as not to strip them. Overall took about 1.5-2 hours to build by myself and the plus side is it looks great.
**NOTE - The boxes were pretty busted up but there was zero damage to any of the parts inside due to the way its packaged inside. I was a bit concerned when this arrived. The cardboard packaging was very low quality and very soft. However, the internal packaging did the job and nothing was damaged, even though the shipping straps had cut well into both boxes. Assemby instructions had no words but the pictures worked great. A couple words on the leveling process to even the work surface would have been helpfull, but managed without. Several reviews read before ordering complained about the keybaord drawer. I use a full size Logitech keyboard, and still have room for the mouse - and it works great without a mousepad on the graphite surface. A pencil drawer on the other side would have been really nice, instead of the CPU caddy which is extraneous for me and the rest of the world who have moved on to laptops. Its a bit smaller than the creative pictures suggest, but is working great in my showroom. Its a great match for a high tech setting. I am happy I chose these materials, as it quite appears it will be a very durable piece. This desk was perfect for my new Audio workstation. Just the right size for the corner of my decent sized bedroom. put it together in about 2 hours. it's well made and sturdy. I wouldnt use the caddy as my PC case is too robust for it and its an uneccessary addition.

Installation notes:

1. don't use a cordless screwdriver...the screw heads are cheap and will strip easily. don't be an "idiot man of the house hard guy" who needs to use a screw gun on everything to save time and look cool.. use a regular screwdriver. It's not that difficult.

2. leave the middle bracket assembly screws ( the triangle looking piece) a bit loose so you can adjust them,before you put the glass on. that way you can adjust the brackets if you need to get the glass to lay flush, I needed to do this. THEN tighten the bracket screws and win.

3. DO NOT use windex or any other kind of glass cleaner on the glass, and it says this quite clearly on the manual. I used plain water and it works fine, also be careful not to scratch the underside of the glass when handling, you'll be looking at the mark forever, and the appearance is already sort of uneven by design. I received the two boxes containing the desk on Friday and saw that one of the boxes was quite haggard-looking on the outside. As I inspected the first box, things were still packed nicely and there were no problems. But on opening the haggard-looking box, the main metal support frames and black wood panels were loosely scattered throughout the inside of the box. I am unsure as to whether they became loose before they were shipped or during their shipment, but there are several deep scratches in the metal posts and one of the black wood panels has a small piece chipped away on the corner. There are other marks on the wood that seem to have happened because the pieces were not secured well and protected from each other in the packaging. The desk is functional and fit securely together notwithstanding these blemishes sustained from poor packaging. I really like this desk, it looks great and was easy to assemble. I have a 15" MBP and 24" Samsung monitor on the desk along with an Epson scanner and feel that the size of the desk is just right. The desk is very durable and holds up to abuse from my toddler very well. It still looks fantastic after months of use. No wabble, this is a very solid and sturdy desk compared to the crap you will find at Staples/Office Depot. A bit higher than I wanted to pay for a desk... It looks good. Don't touch the frosting AT ALL or it leaves wet looking fingerprint marks. Looks almost like the frosting has rubbed off. Haven't tried to clean it yet, afraid it will just make it worst. The corner piece was ridiculous to install. Only 2 of the 3 screw holes would line up. It came missing 1 screw & 1 screw hole attachment thing for the graphite looking base pieces. Also each piece of glass is stamped "Tempered Glass" on the side where you are sitting.. They could of at least put that on a less visible area or not at all. Seems sturdy. You will need a mouse pad of some sort. Optical mouses don't work well at all on this glass. Haven't tried a laser mouse yet. I use it daily, and it was really easy to put together. I have a 32 inch monitor that is on the corner piece. There is not any support there, and I feel safer with a little support under that heavy monitor. That is the only bad part. The desk is exactly as described. The glass looks great, albeit two of the pieces have "Tempered Glass." stamped on the edge while the third piece has ".Tempered Glass" stamped on the corner. The desk itself is stable and sturdy and looks great. It takes about an hour and a half to two hours to put together, but the directions are pretty simple. Overall pretty pleased with my purchase. Deducted one star for being a little pricey.

Protip: When assembling the desk, poke the supplied screwdriver into the holes on the mdf boards so that the little metal bit that will hold the screw once you put it together is aligned properly. It will make putting the boards on to the legs much easier. This is a great looking desk and very easy to put together. Instructions were very well written and all bolt come with their own bag that is individually marked by size. This is one of the most organized pieces of furniture I've ever bought. Once put together this desk is like a rock very sturdy and very appealing to the eye. One note to make it the part that holds the key board is not the same length as the other part of the desk, in pictures it looks close to being the same in reality it is just a little wider that the keyboard tray. Only other thing to watch is if you use a drill to put bolts in make sure it is set on a low setting and you have plenty of pressure on bolt, they like to strip very easily. Overall this is a good quality desk for a very good price.

Kamis, 23 Agustus 2012

should i buy Walker Edison Soreno 3-Piece Corner Desk, reviews

Unfettered by excessive drawers and shelves, the simple design of this three-piece Soreno desk from Walker Edison exudes sophistication. The desk includes two 21-inch deep rectangular desktops and a quarter-circle shaped desktop, which all join together in an L shape for abundant surface space surface and compactly placement in a room’s corner. Finished in a sleek black, the desk features sturdy steel frame construction. The desktop--crafted out of black 6mm beveled tempered safety glass--highlights the desk’s clean lines and minimal design to beautiful effect. For CPU storage, an autonomous CPU stand is provided under the corner of the desk. A keyboard tray slides out from underneath the desktop; the tray can be installed under either arm of the L-shaped desk. Upon delivery, the desk necessitates adult home assembly and comes equipped with the necessary hardware and instructions. Walker Edison offers additional online and toll-free telephone support for assembly. Assembled, the desk measures 51 inches deep by 51 inches deep by 29 inches high. This item weighs 67 pounds upon shipping. This contemporary desk offers a sleek modern design crafted with durable steel and thick tempered safety glass. The L-shape provides a corner wedge for more space and the design creates a look that is both attractive and simple. Flexible configuration options allow you to mount the keyboard tray on either side of the desk. Also included are a universal autonomous CPU stand and a sliding keyboard tray. This desk compliments any room and is a great addition to any home office. I was in the market for a smaller L-shaped glass top desk and found it on Amazon $50 less than O-stock. Since I love quality reviews when considering a purchase I'll cut the long winded stream of paragraphs and hope this list form helps you with your decision AND assembly:o It may help to move the completed frame into place before installing the glass; setting up and laying out your computer lines first saves a lot of time and headaches if you plan on having this in a corner
o Total time from setting the box down to the last piece of glass installed was about 35 minutes (I've done a lot of home assemblies so it may take about an hour for a complete beginner)

I was honestly surprised because in the past I've bought particle board desks that were pieces of garbage in the same price range. Overall this was a fantastic item (and a total steal) for $100 with free shipping. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a smaller glass top corner desk. This computer desk is very easy to put together; I guess it took about one - very leisurely - hour from start to finish.
It is definitely sturdy enough for my purposes.
Interestingly enough, outside of the framing and glass apparatus, it came with two more of everything (i.e. screws and plugs) than needed.
While it does come with an Allen wrench you will need to furnish your own Phillips head screwdriver.This is an excellent desk for the money. It is the perfect size "L" desk for a small space. It is very modern and sleek looking. The black glass looks much better in real life than in the photos (and it matches the rest of my decor perfectly). It is extra slick and shiny. It was very easy to put together and seems much more sturdy than another "L" desk I bought a couple of years ago. Love it! The only downside is...it's impossible to keep clean. But that's what you get with black glass lol. I couldn't be much happier with this desk. The assembly process was very straightforward and took about 30 minutes. The only problem with assembly is that one of the feet did not thread properly into the PC tower stand, but I don't use that so it's not a big problem. The appearance of the desk is sweet. Very modern and clean. The glass does show fingerprints and smudges, but it's easily cleaned. I use the desk for a wireless laser printer, two 17" notebooks, and a 24" HD monitor and everything fits quite well with a little room to spare. I use a small wireless bluetooth keyboard and an optical bluetooth mouse. Both fit well on the keyboard tray; however as others have mentioned, a full size keyboard alone would barely fit on this tray and there would certainly be no room for a mouse. I'm 6'2" and have no problem sitting comfortably behind this desk. My kness don't hit the glass or the supporting crossbars. The only issue with this desk is that the glass is painted instead of smoked. That's it. Aside from that it's great, and an absolute steal considering the price. I like the desk except that you can't stretch out your legs under the desk, the metal supports get in the way. I sit at my desk for extended periods of time and this has become a problem so I'm thinking about trying to find another one with higher supports and more leg room. As other reviews mentioned all the pieces come covered in what appears to be fiber glass (though I was covered in the stuff and did not get any splinters or itchiness, so perhaps it's something else). Either way, it is pretty annoying and requires cleaning. The most obnoxious thing is that there were several marks on each of the glass panes straight out of the box. The desk is for home use so we weren't too concerned but this would be a problem if it was for a professional setting. If you've never assembled boxed furniture before you may want to get help with this one, it's a little tricky. Overall it's a great desk. I purchased it for my mother on Mother's Day and she has really enjoyed it.

Rabu, 22 Agustus 2012

should i buy Z-Line Belaire Glass L-Shaped Computer Desk reviews

Unfettered by excessive drawers and shelves, the simple design of this L-shaped desk from Z-Line Designs exudes sophistication. The L shape provides abundant surface space and fits neatly into an office corner. With black powder coat finish, the desk’s sleek metal frame benefits from reinforcement plats on all of its welding joints for extra strength. The desktop, crafted out of 6mm/5mm clear tempered glass, highlights the desk’s clean lines and minimal design to beautiful effect. To display a computer monitor, personal photographs, or a desk organizer, the desk offers a single elevated, glass shelf over one section of the L-shaped desk. A glass tray with room for both a keyboard and a mouse slides out from underneath the desktop. The desk necessitates adult home assembly. While all obligatory hardware and instructions are included, desk assembly requires some tools. A limited lifetime warranty covers the China-made desk. Once assembled, the desk measures 60 inches deep by 24 inches deep by 37 inches high and weighs 94 pounds.
I was slightly hesitant before ordering the desk because as you can see from the pictures the keyboard tray is on one side and the monitor shelf on the other. Not exactly practical, but you CAN put the tray/shelf on which ever side you so please. It just takes some mental switching during assembly, they don't show this in the directions but it isn't difficult to figure out. Other than that the desk feels very sturdy, no complaints thus far. It looks great and the keyboard tray is solid, great desk. I got this desk three months ago based just on the looks of it on Amazon. I think it looks better in the photos here than in my room, because almost all of the space is occupied by something. One thing I did not realize, and which the photo does not show, is the fact that the miles of wiring for two computers, printer, speakers, router, etc., will show right through the glass. I will have to work on that with tubing or something. The other thing to note is that the steel frames on the desktop - two outer and two inner - are not flush with the glass. This is a good thing for the outer edges, but the inner frames could be a problem if the monitor is lying on it, or if you want to place your mouse pad over it, which I really wish I could. The frame is about two millimeters above the glass. The glass top has moved a little whenever I have moved the monitors. But other than that, I am pleased with the desk, especially for the price. Great desk! Even with all the parts and the technical-looking instructions, hubby and I were able to put 2 of these desks together in only an hour or two. We were a little surprised to see that the glass is supposed to be attached to the metal with only a few little suction cups, but so far, everything seems to be very sturdy and it looks great. BTW, the desk CAN be switched around, with the flat side on the left and the shelf side on the right.

However, the company manufacturers were very careless when packing up the desks. We realized - a little too late - that everything inside the box was covered with a heavy - but barely noticeable to the naked eye - layer of fiberglass strands. By the end, the desks, the floor, and both hubby and I were covered in the little splinters. I can only hope that we didn't inhale too many during the process. For now, we've had to ban our pets from this room until we're sure we have cleaned up as much of the fiberglass as possible. Shame on you Z-Line for bringing this danger into our home.

A lesser problem is that even after washing the desks, they seem to be covered in a resilient, odorless chemical that gets on your skin and tastes HORRIBLE. I don't remember the reason why I stuck my finger in my mouth, lol, but thank god I did or I wouldn't have known that my hands were covered in this toxic tasting crap! So be careful before interacting with babies and pets - I had to wash my hands 4 times before all the chemical came off. This piece of furniture looks great in my place (727 sq ft.) It has a modern feel to it and the overall structural design reinforces the design. I am very satisfied with this purchase. Definitely takes longer than one hour to put together unless your superman. I had free shipping so it was a no brainer for me. I also live on the third floor and the delivery guy delivered it all the way up. Thank you very much!
Now moving on to the actual product. First of all, it's made in china and it showed in mine. The black metal had scrapes on it in multiple places. Some pieces were worse than others. 2 of the 5 glass pieces had scratches. One was very noticeable. The glass is attached to the desk but several suction cups. The product was also covered in little shaving that another reviewer said was fiberglass strands. Not sure if that's exactly what they were, but my product was covered in them.

I really wanted to like this desk because it looks nice. Amazon wouldn't send me individual parts so I'm probably to attempt to contact the manufacturer. If that works, great..otherwise, I'll be returning this for a full refund. I don't want to risk exchanging this product for another one because I don't want to wait a week and then risk getting crap back. What a great product . When the box arrived at my door it looked as though it had been hauled over the Rockies in a buckboard . I didn't think any of glass could have survived the trip. It turned out all was well within. The packing had withstood the abuse.
The next surprise was how easy it was to assemble. I put it together by myself in about an hour. The desk looked great and I was pleased with the whole experience. I'm impressed. The desk is a decent size, the material and finish are of great solid/sturdy quality. The look is contemporary and quite sexy. Even has a keyboard holder that slides from under the desk and that too has a glass top. The desk is beautiful, glass tops everywhere, sturdy black metal finish. Not flimsy at all.

Well organized and well documented instructions. Simple to put together. Worth every penny!

Downside: Though it looks great make sure you do your cables under the desk tie wrapped and neatly done as the glass desk means you can't hide wires underneath the desk!

Selasa, 21 Agustus 2012

should i buy Walker Edison 3-Piece Contemporary Desk reviews

Architectural in styling and unmistakably modern, this contemporary desk from Walker Edison provides ample workspace without weighing down the room. Durably fashioned from chrome-finish steel tubing and tempered safety glass, the desk has an L-shape that fits neatly into corners and makes working more efficient. A sliding keyboard tray can attach to either side of the L, and a separate CPU stand is also included. Measuring 51 by 29 by 51 inches, the piece ships ready to assemble and coordinates with numerous Walker Edison TV and video stands for a fully coordinated home media room.
This contemporary desk offers a sleek modern design crafted with durable steel and thick tempered safety glass. The L-shape provides a corner wedge for more space and the design creates a look that is both attractive and simple. Flexible configuration options allow you to mount the keyboard tray on either side of the desk. Also included are a universal autonomous CPU stand and a sliding keyboard tray. This desk compliments any room and is a great addition to any home office.For anyone on the fence after reading some reviews PLEASE READ THIS: First of all I ordered the SILVER version so I knew I was getting the "X" frame as one reviewer noted. The BLACK framed desk at double the price is the one that the reviewer gave 1 star for not being "Y" framed... Anyway this desk is AWESOME I am 6'1" and I had no problem with the "height" of this desk, I suppose if you had a chair that was made for a dining room table or something it may not fit but I have a "computer chair" that is adjustable. When I put the chair on its lowest level I have like over 6" of clearance between the bottom of the keyboard tray and my legs. The desk looks great, the glass is high quality and tempered, to give you an idea while putting it together one of the "X" legs fell from a standing position straight onto the glass, it made a large smack when it hit but the glass didn't even have a scratch... Nice.

I am an IT professional and I am using this desk to work on multiple computers at once, I have two LCD monitors on it as well as a laptop and it feels REALLY STURDY.

For $77 (and no tax) delivered to your door you really can't beat the price, throw in moderate quality coupled with a modern design and this is THE BEST COMPUTER DESK FOR YOUR MONEY ANYWHERE! I looked at Wal-mart, Target, Bestbuy, Staples, and Shopko and this beat all of them hands down. BUY THIS DESK YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED.
I purchase the silver version of this glass desk and it come with perfect conditions and tools for assembling. It only takes me 20 minutes to put the whole thing up. All the screws and parts fit perfectly and they also provide extras if you lose some which is great. I do not have much expectation from the reviews but to my surprise, this tempered glass desk is actually quite beautiful, airy, sleek and modern witn this inexpensive price. It is very easy to move around and not chunky. It is also quite sturdy and do not wobble. The glass slide out is quite nice for keyboard or storage. As with any glass desk, you do not want to clutter and put too many heavy stuff on top of it and need to exercise a little more care. This is common sense.

I have a small study and instead of putting it against the wall corner, it fits perfectly next to the window in the middle of the room and facing the door. I don't like having my desk facing the wall and don't know who is coming behind me. The L shape provide plenty of desk space for my laptop and writing area. The clear tempered glass desk does not make my study feel small or take up too much space even when it is placed in the middle of the room. I am happy with the purchase and would recommend this product for anyone with a small study.
I purchased two desks for my husband and myself. Both arrived with defect: holes were missing from one desk, and the thread in the left keyboard bracket was missing from the other one. The former defect was minor: my husband drilled holes. The latter was more serious because it was impossible to secure the keyboard tray - we reported the problem for this one to Amazon.

Amazon sent us a replacement desk with a prepaid USP return shipping label immediately, which was great. However, the shipping does not include a pickup service, so we needed to take the 67 lb. desk to a USP store.

Otherwise, we love the desks. They look nice for the price and compact enough to fit our small office. Plus, the main pieces are switchable; I'm using my desk with keyboard tray on the left side. My husband switched the sides, and his keyboard tray is on the right side of the deskI can't believe I got this desk for only $80. The black trim model was like $140 and the color didn't mean that much that I was about to pay $60 more for it. I have had this desk for about a month and it has been fantastic. Suction cups hold the glass down so no worries about it sliding around. It is a very good size. I can do my computer work on one side and my paper work on the other. It's great. Highly recommended.

Just an FYI, the piece on the bottom that holds the computer is not attached to the rest of the desk. Maybe it's obvious from the pictures but I didn't realize that. Not a big deal to me, just thought I would mention it. This desk is one of the best items I have purchased. Easy to assemble, and if you're great at spatial deductions, you can customize it to fit however you want. The keyboard tray portion works just as well on the right as the left; you could even have two separate desks or place them in line if you omit the corner section.

The package is fairly heavy, but most of the weight comes from the glass. The frame is light, almost too light, but isn't malleable unless you really force the bolts. Would not recommend using an electric screwdriver to assemble this product.

If used in a corner, there's that bit of space not filled up because of the rounded corner, and I suppose that would be annoying to some people. Also, most desktop computers won't fit under the straight areas of the desk because of the support bars, but the corner space or directly next to the sides are great locations. Very nice, sturdy desk. It works just right for my application The manufacturer made it really simple to put together. Every piece was marked and the directions (pictures only) were easy to follow.It gives me plenty of work space and very easy to clean. I have downtown condo great views big windows this looks great in front of the window. Easy to put together I use a laptop so I didn't do the keyboard tray. Great if you like to spread out while working. Sits low, so maybe not great for tall people but I'm 5'5 and it works great for my height. Looks great feels sturdy. A great buy for the price. I bought this desk because I wanted to create a workstation, since I am a college sophmore. For 79 dollars, this is the most sharp looking, sturdy desk you could ever buy. It has enough clearance for anyone. I put it together by myself in under an hour. My only warning is to make sure you know how you want it to be set up, or you'll be taking it apart (Example: keyboard tray on right or left side). If you are in the market for a desk, BUY THIS DESK. No complaints. packaged well: included extra hardware and glass properly packed, but metal frame had scuffs which are noticeable, but only if you know where to look
- cpu tray ~1" wider than my over-sized ATX case; lifts case about 1" from floor allowing good ventilation for power supply fan
- large surface to work on: 24" monitor, speakers, phone, all-in-one printer/scanner/copier, wireless router w/ room to work on documents
- glass tops (3) fit snugly, but had to loosen hex bolts for one of the larger tops to fit...really not a problem but just something to be aware of
- looked for a good contemporary computer desk for several months and think I picked a winner here

Senin, 20 Agustus 2012

should i buy FURINNO Compact Computer Desk, 11181 reviews

Furinno compact computer desk for laptop and desktop is designed for space saving and modern stylish look. The materials comply with e1 grade particle board for furniture. There is no foul smell of chemicals, durable and it is the most stable particleboard used to make rta furniture. Care instructions: wipe clean with clean damped cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals. Please contact support@furinno for missing parts, damaged goods, or other questions. We are pleased to send you the replacement part free of charge. Pictures are for illustration purpose. All decor items are not included in this offer. Pictures are for illustration purpose. All decor items are not included in this offer. I purchased this desk because I needed something basic and inexpensive for my small studio apartment. It arrived quickly, and assembly was relatively straightforward. It's VERY small, however, and the construction is cheap. It feels sturdy once assembled, but the particle board components are very thin. (I actually punctured a hole through one of the boards while hammering in a hardware component, so be careful!)

I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a small, simple, inexpensive desk, but don't expect the quality you'd find from a more expensive product.This product is very flimsy and even when assembled properly it wobbles. The design is nice, however the particle board is paper thin (punched the wooden dowels right through the desk top) and the legs are plastic. I did try to beef up the desk and am requesting a refund. There is no manufacturers information or even an 800 number should you need parts or help with assembly.I read the reviews before buying this and I knew it wasn't going to be a very good quality desk. But, I figured at this price as long as it serves it purpose for the time being I would deal with it. Putting it together I was very cautious since I read so many reviews of people screwing right through and damaging the desk. Well, half way through I realized they didn't give me all the pieces and the pieces that I had were not fitting together so it is very easy to break pieces. I can not even put this desk together without the missing piece. I never return things or write reviews but felt it was necessary to really worn buyers.This desk isn't made well at all. I bought it from somewhere else and realized immediatly after taking it from the box that it wouldn't do. Very poorly made, flimsy, part broke of just from general set up. Package came on time alright, but with no manual / instructions and no screws! It was just the boards and plastic in a cardboard box. Unfortunately I gave it to my niece for college and she didn't open it until she was ready, so we couldn't even return it for a refund. I am highly disappointed and upset I wasted my money. This is not a bad little computer table for the price. I did choose to secure the assembled unit to the floor because it was a bit wobbly. It was easy to assemble and is serving its purpose. The delivery was right on time. I bought this because I have a small apartment with bad interior design. I had a bigger one, and it didn't fit. This one fits almost anywhere. I love it. The only drawback I had, was the dowels went through the top of the desk. That might have been because I pushed to hard or the wood is too thin. Either way, it's only a problem if I am trying to have it be beautiful and never use. Why am I rating a flimsy desk 4 stars? Because for the price and free shipping with Amazon Prime, I can't really complain. Sure you can get a better desk, but not at this cost and not with the ease of Amazon. For that, I love this desk. We bought it for our second room to put an old PC there for the parents to use when they come to babysit, and for those purposes no complaints. I might be skeptical if I used it every day, as the quality is only so-so. The base where the keyboard should go is also pretty narrow, but this is a "Compact Computer Desk," just not as much space as I would comfortably like since I seem to sit in front of the computer for more time than I care to admit. Overall though it has served our purposes well and I'm satisfied with the speed which it was shipped (love the free 2 day Prime shipping) and of course the great price. Thanks Amazon! I used to assemble this kind of furniture at my job. I have never seen such junk! The dowels went right through the "wood" to the top of the unit. It won't stand up on the carpet. It weighs next to nothing. a bit smaller that i thought, instruction to assemble were very poor. Not as strong, but nonetheless its a decent good small cheap desk. Although this is a cheap computer desk it is not worth the money. After it was put together it was extremely flimsy and small. It could barley fit my laptop. Also, it shipped damaged. I returned it immediately. You would be better off just buying a small cheap table or find something on craigslist. I would not recommend this item to anyone. I really like the way the desk looks and that it has a decent amount of storage space, but it is not sturdy. I can feel it move a bit as I type, nothing annoyingly so, but if I'm placing my laptop or a heavy book on it, it moves more than I wish it would. Also, it is sized for a computer (as in the fact that it's a computer desk) and not much else. I have a 17 inch laptop and I was hoping to get some written work done with my laptop open on the desk also, but it's a bit cramped to have space for both laptop and paper.

I'm giving it four stars because the instability is the only factor that I feel the manufacturer is responsible for, all the other stuff is just info I feel like sharing. I'm not sure if it's because I have it placed on carpet, but the moving is not from the base but from where the laptop is and such.

It's lightweight though so that was a plus for getting it up my stairs and is a good size for a small or medium room, but as I mentioned, is unfortunately not large enough for my bulky laptop + work space. This Furrino desk is PERFECT for any college student on a budget. The desk has 3 shelves and a place for a laptop or desktop computer. Additionally, it was easily assembled. While minimal, the instructions were good. Another nice thing, tools required - Screw Driver, Hammer, Mallet (not really necessary)The good points about this desk is that is a good size if you do not have alot of room for a desk.. It also has storage space for just what I need.. a few books, paper/ pens/ & a phone.. Its a nice color & attractive.. BUT... It came w/a few chips.. When we put it together the screws were too long. When assembling the desk is upside down.. after we were done & turned it rightside up there were 3 bumps in the particle board {fake wood} from the very long screws.If placing anything on top of the bumps you will cause an actual chip. Therefore we have 2 small chips that were there from shipping & 3 larger chips from the screws. We choose not too go thru thre trouble of returning it. It was cheap & too much trouble to undo , box up & bring to our closest ups place. Its 6 miles from my home. We figured if we got a s mall desk at a thrift store it would cost about the same & would probably not be perfect either.I wish we just went to a local store Instead of having it shipped. CHEAP is CHEAP afterall. I was looking for a cheap little desk. Nothing extravagant and definitely nothing costly. I found this one and it was so nice I had to write a review. Don't expect anything wildly expensive looking. It does look exactly like the picture. It is perfect for someone who needs a simple desk with a little bit of shelving. It is great and what a buy!!!

Minggu, 19 Agustus 2012

should i buy FURINNO Compact Computer Desk, 11181 reviews

Furinno compact computer desk for laptop and desktop is designed for space saving and modern stylish look. The materials comply with e1 grade particle board for furniture. There is no foul smell of chemicals, durable and it is the most stable particleboard used to make rta furniture. Care instructions: wipe clean with clean damped cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals. Please contact support@furinno for missing parts, damaged goods, or other questions. We are pleased to send you the replacement part free of charge. Pictures are for illustration purpose. All decor items are not included in this offer. Pictures are for illustration purpose. All decor items are not included in this offer. I purchased this desk because I needed something basic and inexpensive for my small studio apartment. It arrived quickly, and assembly was relatively straightforward. It's VERY small, however, and the construction is cheap. It feels sturdy once assembled, but the particle board components are very thin. (I actually punctured a hole through one of the boards while hammering in a hardware component, so be careful!)

I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a small, simple, inexpensive desk, but don't expect the quality you'd find from a more expensive product.This product is very flimsy and even when assembled properly it wobbles. The design is nice, however the particle board is paper thin (punched the wooden dowels right through the desk top) and the legs are plastic. I did try to beef up the desk and am requesting a refund. There is no manufacturers information or even an 800 number should you need parts or help with assembly.light weight and easy to handle. Hard drive fits very well on lower shelf;also small enough to fit in my tiny apt. Shipping was incredibly fast, especially for the free super savings shipping. Arrived in 3 days. The picture is accurate, but the desk itself looks much smaller in person than it does on the picture. I was planning on using this just as a makeup desk until we moved, but it is really too small for that. May return it, or use it for something else. For the price though, it really isn't bad once you factor in the free shipping. I read the reviews before buying this and I knew it wasn't going to be a very good quality desk. But, I figured at this price as long as it serves it purpose for the time being I would deal with it. Putting it together I was very cautious since I read so many reviews of people screwing right through and damaging the desk. Well, half way through I realized they didn't give me all the pieces and the pieces that I had were not fitting together so it is very easy to break pieces. I can not even put this desk together without the missing piece. I never return things or write reviews but felt it was necessary to really worn buyers.This desk isn't made well at all. I bought it from somewhere else and realized immediatly after taking it from the box that it wouldn't do. Very poorly made, flimsy, part broke of just from general set up. Package came on time alright, but with no manual / instructions and no screws! It was just the boards and plastic in a cardboard box. Unfortunately I gave it to my niece for college and she didn't open it until she was ready, so we couldn't even return it for a refund. I am highly disappointed and upset I wasted my money. This is not a bad little computer table for the price. I did choose to secure the assembled unit to the floor because it was a bit wobbly. It was easy to assemble and is serving its purpose. The delivery was right on time. I bought this because I have a small apartment with bad interior design. I had a bigger one, and it didn't fit. This one fits almost anywhere. I love it. The only drawback I had, was the dowels went through the top of the desk. That might have been because I pushed to hard or the wood is too thin. Either way, it's only a problem if I am trying to have it be beautiful and never use.Why am I rating a flimsy desk 4 stars? Because for the price and free shipping with Amazon Prime, I can't really complain. Sure you can get a better desk, but not at this cost and not with the ease of Amazon. For that, I love this desk. We bought it for our second room to put an old PC there for the parents to use when they come to babysit, and for those purposes no complaints. I might be skeptical if I used it every day, as the quality is only so-so. The base where the keyboard should go is also pretty narrow, but this is a "Compact Computer Desk," just not as much space as I would comfortably like since I seem to sit in front of the computer for more time than I care to admit. Overall though it has served our purposes well and I'm satisfied with the speed which it was shipped (love the free 2 day Prime shipping) and of course the great price. Thanks Amazon! I used to assemble this kind of furniture at my job. I have never seen such junk! The dowels went right through the "wood" to the top of the unit. It won't stand up on the carpet. It weighs next to nothing. Although this is a cheap computer desk it is not worth the money. After it was put together it was extremely flimsy and small. It could barley fit my laptop. Also, it shipped damaged. I returned it immediately. You would be better off just buying a small cheap table or find something on craigslist. I would not recommend this item to anyone. I really like the way the desk looks and that it has a decent amount of storage space, but it is not sturdy. I can feel it move a bit as I type, nothing annoyingly so, but if I'm placing my laptop or a heavy book on it, it moves more than I wish it would. Also, it is sized for a computer (as in the fact that it's a computer desk) and not much else. I have a 17 inch laptop and I was hoping to get some written work done with my laptop open on the desk also, but it's a bit cramped to have space for both laptop and paper.

I'm giving it four stars because the instability is the only factor that I feel the manufacturer is responsible for, all the other stuff is just info I feel like sharing. I'm not sure if it's because I have it placed on carpet, but the moving is not from the base but from where the laptop is and such.

It's lightweight though so that was a plus for getting it up my stairs and is a good size for a small or medium room, but as I mentioned, is unfortunately not large enough for my bulky laptop + work space. This Furrino desk is PERFECT for any college student on a budget. The desk has 3 shelves and a place for a laptop or desktop computer. Additionally, it was easily assembled. While minimal, the instructions were good. Another nice thing, tools required - Screw Driver, Hammer, Mallet (not really necessary)The good points about this desk is that is a good size if you do not have alot of room for a desk.. It also has storage space for just what I need.. a few books, paper/ pens/ & a phone.. Its a nice color & attractive.. BUT... It came w/a few chips.. When we put it together the screws were too long. When assembling the desk is upside down.. after we were done & turned it rightside up there were 3 bumps in the particle board {fake wood} from the very long screws.If placing anything on top of the bumps you will cause an actual chip. Therefore we have 2 small chips that were there from shipping & 3 larger chips from the screws. We choose not too go thru thre trouble of returning it. It was cheap & too much trouble to undo , box up & bring to our closest ups place. Its 6 miles from my home. We figured if we got a s mall desk at a thrift store it would cost about the same & would probably not be perfect either.I wish we just went to a local store Instead of having it shipped. CHEAP is CHEAP afterall. We live in a small apartment and had been using the dining table as a computer table. Of course, it was always a mess, so I started looking for a cheap desk where to put my laptop. I'm pretty happy with the Furinno desk because my stuff (it's not all that much) fits very well and it was quite easy to assemble. It was almost fun to assemble it, actually. Anyway, the desk is stable but if you place a cup of coffee next to you, it will easily shake and spill if you happen to accidentally kick the desk. Overall, this is a good desk for the money. I was looking for a cheap little desk. Nothing extravagant and definitely nothing costly. I found this one and it was so nice I had to write a review. Don't expect anything wildly expensive looking. It does look exactly like the picture. It is perfect for someone who needs a simple desk with a little bit of shelving. It is great and what a buy!!! this desk is very cheap price, but also very cheap to hold imac and start shaking whenever you press the key at keyboard. The base is not very strong, they should make perfect desk which doesn't move when you put your hand on desk. The Furinno Desk is AMAZING! Easy to assemble, compact and you can fit a lot of stuff in it! The color was great and it is very stable and solid. I would really recommend this desk.

Sabtu, 18 Agustus 2012

should ibuy Furinno 99797LC/BK Home Laptop Notebook Computer Desk reviews

Furinno efficient computer desk for laptop and desktop is designed for space saving and modern stylish look. The materials comply with e1 grade particle board for furniture. There is no foul smell of chemicals, durable and it is the most stable particleboard used to make rta furniture. Care instructions: wipe clean with clean damped cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals. Please contact support@furinno for missing parts, damaged goods, or other questions. We are pleased to send you the replacement part free of charge. Pictures are for illustration purpose. All decor items are not included in this offer. Pictures are for illustration purpose. All decor items are not included in this offer. I bought this desk for placing my imac. It is the cheapest desk on Amazon with free shipping(except another desk that is too small for an imac). Now I am writing the review on the desk right after assembling it. I am very unsatisfied with its quality.

Firstly, all the screws scattered everywhere in the package. No extra screws. No labels on the parts. The glue spilled out when I opened the plastic bag that contains the glue bottle. Although all these are not big problem as long as you are careful, this still shows the manufacturer has not taken customers' convenience into consideration.

Secondly, half the holes are not drilled deep enough and are extremely tight. A few holes are no more than mere shallow marks on the surface. Two of the holes are even in wrong places. I don't have a drill, so it took me a good 1.5 hours to do this seeming simple task of assembling. The wooden panels are thin.

Finally and what is the most annoying, the desk wobbles A LOT on a carpet floor. It leant immediately after I put my computer on it. I am worried an accidental hit on the desk would cause my computer to slide and fall off.

I wouldn't say you get what you paid for, because this desk is way under my expectation. I can understand for such a low price, I will get a small and basic desk. But the quality is just so cheap. I've seen much more sturdy desks at $40-80 in local Walmart and Office Depot during the August back to school season. This is an awful product.
I needed a cheap desk that was small and suitable for an old laptop and a small printer for my mom, esp. being so pressed for money at Holiday time. For a long time she was using an old child's nightstand as her desk and it was uncomfortable because there was no room for anything, and no foot room. Upon looking at this item I noticed that it had a lot of negative review and I was afraid to give it a chance. The size, price and style of it however was perfect for my needs, esp since it had no keyboard slide out and it had the top area to the side for the printer. I decided to take a chance since I also signed up for Amazon prime recently and would receive free shipping. The desk is cheap, it is particleboard, not wood. The instructions were a bit tricky as well. Upon arrival the desk had been delivered safely, no damage. Putting it together it did hold though it was definitely a two man job. The only reason I give it four stars was because on the top piece of wood for the printer it had the section to screw it in underneath but the holes didn't go through to the top. Luck of the draw, production flaw I guess. I had to carefully create the hole through on the other side to attach it properly. Overall, the desk is in good condition, fit everything perfectly and holds sturdy on the carpet. It was great in a pinch and I don't regret it. I will say that I would not recommend putting a large computer on this. Put either a computer with a mini tower or a laptop on it, this is not the kind of item to holds large bulk. Hope this helps shed a little positive light.
Ordered two of these and expected some low quality materials but what I received was just rubbish. They're too heavy and inexpensively purchased to bother sending back but I'm very disappointed.

The posts on the desks are plastic, the pressboard is about 1/4 of an inch thick, the desks came pre-scuffed and worn around the edges, one of the desks was missing a pilot hole, and the other desk had some breakage from screwing in areas and also from the wooden dowels.

I know you may be shopping on a budget but splurge the extra $10 or whatever it takes to get a decent desk. These are junk. This product came in handy on my deployment to Afghanistan. It was the right size for my room and the perect size for my computer and the books that I have. I would strongly recommend this product for anyone whether they are deployed or a college student in a small dorm.Good Desk for the price. I wanted to create a makeup vanity so I needed a cheap desk. It took about a half an hour to put together. I've seen desk of worse quality in stores for 50-60 dollars. I would buy again. When it comes to the instructions I suggest organizing and writing the letters on the pieces, I think that really helped. Also it even came a day early. I guess you get what you pay for but I expected it to be a little sturdier than it is. It wasn't horrible to put together but the directions could have been much better. Because of the price I wasn't expecting it to be fantastic but I was surprised by how flimsy it is. It wobbles easily when just typing on the keyboard. I would never let my infant near this thing. It would take very little for a small child to pull this down and potentially get hurt. I will end up just junking this thing. I am rather disappointed with this purchase. I have been recently working on setting up my home office. We moved into an apartment 7 months ago, and until this month were basically just using the office space for a storage. I am all about being thrifty whenever possible & found this item for a ridiculously thrifty price (I paid $66.98 for the desk & matching book shelf!), so I have to say that made me very happy. I did not have high expectations, considering I am a firm believer in that you get what you pay for as a consumer, at least in most cases. But I have to say, I am quite pleased with the product.

It is the perfect size for a small office. It's not big & bulky like many of the other desks I viewed. I wanted something simple, compact, & a good size to work on my laptop while doing homework. This product is just that. I would not recommend having a full size monitor, although I imagine it would be sturdy enough as long as the hard drive is kept on the bottom shelf.

My only complaint is regarding the assembly instructions. I felt like I was figuring out some obscure logic puzzle. During my young adult years, I often bought cheap assemble-it-yourself Ikea products & never had any difficulty putting the items together. This assembly process took me much longer than I had expected. The biggest issue was figuring out where these wooden pegs (I forget what they call them in the instructions) go. The parts are also misleading because I was only supposed to use 4 of these wooden pegs to attach the desktop to the "legs," if you will, but I used 6 because there were 6 holes (3 on each leg which they refer to as B & C or something like that) & I was even more confused because they kept referencing that there were 8 of these things.

I also got kind of annoyed because I didn't hammer the wooden peg down far enough on the legs & when I attached the desktop the peg started to poke through the particle board. So make sure you hammer it down far enough before attaching the desktop.

Bottom line while assembling: use 4 pegs to attach the desktop to the legs (2 on each leg), use 2 to attach the small board on the right of the laptop in the pic to the desktop, and 2 to attach the top shelf. Be sure to hammer the pegs far enough into the legs so that you do not damage your desk.

The finished product looks great & the matching bookshelf pulled the office together. I will write a separate review for that one. This desk is fine, except its assembly is too complicated. Assembly requires too much time, includes too many pieces, and has instructions with too few details. Also, the screws that were included should have come in a small ziploc or other bag. Instead, they were just scattered loosely in the box, making them really hard to keep track of and easy to get pricked with. I ordered one for my daughter and liked it so much, I ordered one for myself. It took me about 30 minutes to put together and I am terrible with tools, etc. The instructions were good to follow. The quality was better than I expected for the price. Great for laptop, printer and a little extra storage. This is great if you have limited space in your home or room, I placed mine in my closet. It is very durable, simple to assemble and can hold a lot of weight. I have a laptop, monitor, books and gallons of water on this thing and it is holding. I would recommend this product to anyone who's looking for a nice but cheap desk.

Jumat, 17 Agustus 2012

should i buy Furinno 11192EX/BK 99797E Home Computer Desk reviews

Furinno efficient computer desk for laptop and desktop is designed for space saving and modern stylish look. The materials comply with e1 grade particle board for furniture. There is no foul smell of chemicals, durable and it is the most stable particleboard used to make rta furniture. Care instructions: wipe clean with clean damped cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals. Please contact support@furinno for missing parts, damaged goods, or other questions. We are pleased to send you the replacement part free of charge. Pictures are for illustration purpose. All decor items are not included in this offer. Pictures are for illustration purpose. All decor items are not included in this offer. I bought this desk for placing my imac. It is the cheapest desk on Amazon with free shipping(except another desk that is too small for an imac). Now I am writing the review on the desk right after assembling it. I am very unsatisfied with its quality.

Firstly, all the screws scattered everywhere in the package. No extra screws. No labels on the parts. The glue spilled out when I opened the plastic bag that contains the glue bottle. Although all these are not big problem as long as you are careful, this still shows the manufacturer has not taken customers' convenience into consideration.

Secondly, half the holes are not drilled deep enough and are extremely tight. A few holes are no more than mere shallow marks on the surface. Two of the holes are even in wrong places. I don't have a drill, so it took me a good 1.5 hours to do this seeming simple task of assembling. The wooden panels are thin.

Finally and what is the most annoying, the desk wobbles A LOT on a carpet floor. It leant immediately after I put my computer on it. I am worried an accidental hit on the desk would cause my computer to slide and fall off.

I wouldn't say you get what you paid for, because this desk is way under my expectation. I can understand for such a low price, I will get a small and basic desk. But the quality is just so cheap. I've seen much more sturdy desks at $40-80 in local Walmart and Office Depot during the August back to school season. This is an awful
I needed a cheap desk that was small and suitable for an old laptop and a small printer for my mom, esp. being so pressed for money at Holiday time. For a long time she was using an old child's nightstand as her desk and it was uncomfortable because there was no room for anything, and no foot room. Upon looking at this item I noticed that it had a lot of negative review and I was afraid to give it a chance. The size, price and style of it however was perfect for my needs, esp since it had no keyboard slide out and it had the top area to the side for the printer. I decided to take a chance since I also signed up for Amazon prime recently and would receive free shipping. The desk is cheap, it is particleboard, not wood. The instructions were a bit tricky as well. Upon arrival the desk had been delivered safely, no damage. Putting it together it did hold though it was definitely a two man job. The only reason I give it four stars was because on the top piece of wood for the printer it had the section to screw it in underneath but the holes didn't go through to the top. Luck of the draw, production flaw I guess. I had to carefully create the hole through on the other side to attach it properly. Overall, the desk is in good condition, fit everything perfectly and holds sturdy on the carpet. It was great in a pinch and I don't regret it. I will say that I would not recommend putting a large computer on this. Put either a computer with a mini tower or a laptop on it, this is not the kind of item to holds large bulk. Hope this helps shed a little positive light.
Ordered two of these and expected some low quality materials but what I received was just rubbish. They're too heavy and inexpensively purchased to bother sending back but I'm very disappointed.

The posts on the desks are plastic, the pressboard is about 1/4 of an inch thick, the desks came pre-scuffed and worn around the edges, one of the desks was missing a pilot hole, and the other desk had some breakage from screwing in areas and also from the wooden dowels.

I know you may be shopping on a budget but splurge the extra $10 or whatever it takes to get a decent desk. These are junk.
Good Desk for the price. I wanted to create a makeup vanity so I needed a cheap desk. It took about a half an hour to put together. I've seen desk of worse quality in stores for 50-60 dollars. I would buy again. When it comes to the instructions I suggest organizing and writing the letters on the pieces, I think that really helped. Also it even came a day early. Decent desk for the price. It was worth it but I don't recommend getting it if you plan on putting on top of carpet, VERY wobbly, easy fix if you put a sheet of wood underneath. All in all worth it.I guess you get what you pay for but I expected it to be a little sturdier than it is. It wasn't horrible to put together but the directions could have been much better. Because of the price I wasn't expecting it to be fantastic but I was surprised by how flimsy it is. It wobbles easily when just typing on the keyboard. I would never let my infant near this thing. It would take very little for a small child to pull this down and potentially get hurt. I will end up just junking this thing. I am rather disappointed with this purchase. I have been recently working on setting up my home office. We moved into an apartment 7 months ago, and until this month were basically just using the office space for a storage. I am all about being thrifty whenever possible & found this item for a ridiculously thrifty price (I paid $66.98 for the desk & matching book shelf!), so I have to say that made me very happy. I did not have high expectations, considering I am a firm believer in that you get what you pay for as a consumer, at least in most cases. But I have to say, I am quite pleased with the product.

It is the perfect size for a small office. It's not big & bulky like many of the other desks I viewed. I wanted something simple, compact, & a good size to work on my laptop while doing homework. This product is just that. I would not recommend having a full size monitor, although I imagine it would be sturdy enough as long as the hard drive is kept on the bottom shelf.

My only complaint is regarding the assembly instructions. I felt like I was figuring out some obscure logic puzzle. During my young adult years, I often bought cheap assemble-it-yourself Ikea products & never had any difficulty putting the items together. This assembly process took me much longer than I had expected. The biggest issue was figuring out where these wooden pegs (I forget what they call them in the instructions) go. The parts are also misleading because I was only supposed to use 4 of these wooden pegs to attach the desktop to the "legs," if you will, but I used 6 because there were 6 holes (3 on each leg which they refer to as B & C or something like that) & I was even more confused because they kept referencing that there were 8 of these things.

I also got kind of annoyed because I didn't hammer the wooden peg down far enough on the legs & when I attached the desktop the peg started to poke through the particle board. So make sure you hammer it down far enough before attaching the desktop.

Bottom line while assembling: use 4 pegs to attach the desktop to the legs (2 on each leg), use 2 to attach the small board on the right of the laptop in the pic to the desktop, and 2 to attach the top shelf. Be sure to hammer the pegs far enough into the legs so that you do not damage your desk.

The finished product looks great & the matching bookshelf pulled the office together. I will write a separate review for that one. This desk is fine, except its assembly is too complicated. Assembly requires too much time, includes too many pieces, and has instructions with too few details. Also, the screws that were included should have come in a small ziploc or other bag. Instead, they were just scattered loosely in the box, making them really hard to keep track of and easy to get pricked with. I ordered one for my daughter and liked it so much, I ordered one for myself. It took me about 30 minutes to put together and I am terrible with tools, etc. The instructions were good to follow. The quality was better than I expected for the price. Great for laptop, printer and a little extra storage. This is great if you have limited space in your home or room, I placed mine in my closet. It is very durable, simple to assemble and can hold a lot of weight. I have a laptop, monitor, books and gallons of water on this thing and it is holding. I would recommend this product to anyone who's looking for a nice but cheap desk.