1 star added back for cognitive dissonance

+ overall nice looking + doesn't feel cramped even with a couple monitors. - build directions can be confusing. If followed exactly, you will end up with a desk. Be mindful that you use the correct screws--easy to use wrong length if you're not paying attention. - styrofoam packing is plentiful and crumbly. You will be finding particles everywhere. - the build itself is among the most tedious I've ever done. A drill with a phillips bit is almost a must-have. - the laminate is quite cheap. If your desk comes without several permanent gouges courtesy of UPS or Fedex, you will have witnessed a miracle. For the price, this is basically a four star product. 2 stars deducted for mutant styrofoam packing and tedium of build. One star added back for cognitive dissonance--'surely it's good if I spent that much time putting it together.' Bottom line: I'm satisfied with what I have, but when I move, this won't be coming with me.

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