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Highly recommend, but a couple of things to consider...
Overall I am VERY happy with the purchase. But I wanted to pass along a couple of observations in case it matters to you.
Sturdiness: It is made of plastic. But the quality and fit are excellent, no sharp edges, plastic is thick and doesn't flex much. I give sturdiness 4 however because the mouse pad when angled is only supported on the right side. If you watch the demo video carefully, you will see it deflect when the user moves a mouse on it. Presumably the pad was only supported on the right to make room for the storage area in the tray. This really is no big deal for me because I don't need the mouse pad to be angled. But if you want it angled, you might want to consider this.
Value for money: When comparing to similar trays prior to purchase, this is significantly more costly than many of the trays made of wood. I am used to thinking that plastic should be cheaper than wood. However, the inexpensive wood trays were all made of bamboo, and there were lots of reports of cracks and warping (it is bamboo, after all). I give it 4 stars in terms of value because I really didn't need the light, fan, and USB ports. But admittedly these features are value-add for many users, in which case if you need these items then value for money would be much higher for you than for me. Still, I am glad to have paid more for a sturdy plastic tray than for a bamboo tray that is subject to warping and cracking.
Leg room: I am 6'3 and 185 lbs, and when I first set up the table I was worried about leg room. Turns out it is no problem. The legs are extendable to make the tray sit higher, but when using it in bed I find that the optimal position for me is not to have the legs extended at all!
Hope this helps.
March 2020 · Electronics · verified purchase