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4.5
First of all this thing is a beast. When the box was delivered I knew this would be a sturdy piece of equipment, just from the weight of the box. The hardest part of setting up this sit/stand conversion unit was cleaning off my desk. As others have stated the assembly instructions are seriously lacking, so I could see where it would be confusing if someone was not mechanically or technically experienced. All it really took, to assemble this unit, was one screwdriver and some common sense, with just a little bit of mechanical or technical foresight. What's the desk was assembled, The one thing that stood out most to me was how sturdy this unit was when completely expanded to its fullest height. if I knew how to dance I really think I could have gotten on top of this desk and danced... but who's got time for that?The whole reason I bought this desk was the amount of time that I must sit during the day. And I spent several days looking and researching different brands, different types, different price points, different features, and taking some reviews with a grain of salt. I ignored every review that stated that the reviewer received their desk for free or at a price reduction in favor of a review because I don't trust those reviews one bit. I trust reviews where the reviewer has some skin in the game. After it was all said and done, I settled on this particular sit/stand desk conversion kit. I'm glad I did, it does everything I wanted it to do and I have plenty of room on the top shelf for my 24 inch monitors and do believe I could easily fit 27-in monitor with no problem. The latch to lift the unit is conveniently on the right hand side and for me that is awesome because my right side is my dominant side.The one downside, and I wouldn't call it a con or problem or deduct a star from the review, is the amount of force it takes to lift the desk. The reason I won't call this a negative and take away a star, is I have a weak back and it is possible that my upper body strength is not as robust as the average person. I do have two large monitors on top, and I am on the shorter side of average height for a man and have arthritis in my back and shoulders and hips so my upper body strength is somewhat diminished. So, if you have diminished upper body strength, or like me, have two fairly large monitors or a heavy laptop and large monitor on the top of the desk you may have to use a good amount of force to lift the top. But once you start moving the gas cylinder does assist a little bit. However if you have smaller monitors or just one monitor and a pencil cup and a framed picture of your dog in a sombrero then this desk should lift fine for you, with minimal force. Simply keep in mind the more weight on the top the harder it will be to lift.Did I mention that this beast is sturdy? I'm only 5'10 and this desk will lift higher than I can comfortably type, so I never raise it beyond about 3/4 of the way up which puts my elbows at about 90°. I should have bought this 10 years ago.Bottom line, because of my physical limitations I will not challenge the integrity of the designers, engineers, manufacturers, or resellers. This is a fine piece of equipment and you would do well to put this in your office. Even if you never use it as a standing desk it picks the monitors up to eye level, reducing strain on the shoulders and helping you maintain better posture, but best of all, it gives you a nice way to organize your desk.So, scroll back up to the top and buy this thing now. I received it within 2 days of ordering, so the seller ships quickly. Don't look anywhere else. Do yourself a favor; do your back a favor. Just buy it.It's a little too big for my desk/table top but it works. I have a mini keyboard and when I'm standing typing it's too low. I have to put something to make it higher so I can comfortably type like a big phone book or somethingThis is a good standing desk converter with plenty of work space. The area for the mouse is a bit small, but it works fine still. I only bump the mouse a few times a day, and even then it's not a big issue. This desk does have a decent amount of wiggle when it's elevated, but nothing too crazy. Would it be nice to have a bit more sturdy of a desk for this price point? Yes. Would I still get this one of I had to choose again? Also yes. Overall, I'm a fan and recommend this product, unless you're looking for something that is perfectly stable.The riser works pretty smoothly. There is plenty of room for my screen though tight if you want two larger screens. The desk feels sturdy, it will wobble if you really shake it. The additional screen heigh means I am not hunching which is great for my neck and back. The key board and mouse section of the desk does feel a touch tight at times.Over all good product for the price.Almost everyone at work has oneI got the 37" rustic brown riser. It looks lovely. It was fairly easy to put together and comes with the tool you need to assemble. I use a dual monitor and was also considering the 42". The 37" is perfect for my monitors. The 42" may have been a bit too big for my workspace. I'm I do wish there was more depth on the keyboard/lower shelf. I use a wrist support mouse pad and I haven't been able to find a good way to use it. I may have to change my wrist support, we'll see. If you are having issues with the riser being uneven, there are feet at the bottom which are somewhat adjustable, so that is likely the issue.It does the job. I just wish the keyboard bar was foldable when not in use. The item is very bulky and not easy to store when you’re done working.This is a well designed and made product. Does exactly what it says it will and is well made.Great price. I have a 32" and 27" monitors mounted using the mount hole on the desk and works great. Even with this weight it's still easy to move up and down. It's compact but that's clearly stated, although I do wish it was a bit bigger. The keyboard tray is only big enough for a keyboard, you can't put a laptop on it, so not much room for laptop in my config with 2 large monitors mounted. That's OK, as I've got a docking station so can leave laptop closed on desk. But from what I've seen, great value compared to others I looked at and perfect for single monitor setups.I live in Singapore and this item was dispatched from the U.S. and it somehow got here in 2 days, even though the delivery was set for 2 weeks. I can’t even get groceries delivered that fast. Honestly I’m hugely impressed with how fast the seller shipped the item, so big thanks to them for that.The product itself is great. Was very easy to assemble and build quality is very good. I like to switch between sitting and standing throughout the day and this make it effortless. Worth every penny, and I highly recommend.Good and easy to setup
