Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

As others have said, the wood is attractive -- a little darker than in the pictures, but that actually enhances the look. Most of the 'quality' charging stations seem to be cherry or walnut veneer over MDF: looks great, but MDF has very little long-term strength, especially around the hinges. (I have one that is about a year old with a rear door that falls off, even though it's seen limited changes since the day I got it.) This one is clearly made of 100% natural bamboo. Mine arrived in great shape with no loose parts or broken corners. The factory packaging is minimal (shrink wrap and a cardboard info card around the middle), so I can see how it might get damaged, but if packed well in the box it should be OK. As mentioned in other reviews, it's not all that large; I think of it as 'compact' vs. the typical designs. I just want a space to put a couple of phones and maybe my Logitech Harmony remote; I already have lots of furniture. So fo me at least, this compact size is a good thing, once all of the adapters are plugged in and the whole thing is buttoned up. That can be a little tricky: the secret is to put it together in reverse order. The obvious thing would be to find room for the outlet strip (not included), then plug in the AC adapters, then wire it up. Instead, start by fitting the wires through the holes, then wrapping off any extra cord with twist ties or Velcro straps. Bury the excess cables under the wedge part. Now, add the AC adapters. Unless you need huge power, I found that the Motorola travel adapters (also sold on Amazon) work well: their connectors are oriented so that the plugs can also go under the wedge, and they're nice and small. I have three of them attached to a power strip on its side, fitting like a glove. (See attached picture.) Plugging them in is tedious, but once they are in, they fit like they were made for the space! The only reason that I give it four stars is the lack of a power strip as delivered -- although given the price, maybe it's to be expected. So, 4.5 stars.