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 I liked my first one so much I bought a several more! November 1, 2001
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
I bought my first one of these desks for my guest room (only 12 x 10). I needed a desk that would accomidate my 19" monitor but, had a pullout keyboard tray and matched my natural wood decor and floors, without taking over the room. I also live in the southwest so the style fit in with our existing decor plan without breaking our budget. It was pretty easy to put together (30 - 45 minutes) with very simple tools. My first one has served me well for about a year. The only problem is that I need to tighten the frame as the keyboard tray slips off occasionally. There is only minimal room for paperwork, books, etc. I find it excellent for my needs of surfing the net, paying bills, and propping my feet on while watching TV. I would rate it a 5 if there was no way to hide computer cables. A back panel that extends most the way to the floor would really have helped. I hung a towel the color of our walls behind the desk and that does on OK job of hiding cable running from the CPU to the monitor and they keyboard. Mousepad space is tight so I put mine on the keyboard tray and increased my mouse speed. Target has several other Mission style furniture items that match the desk for reasonable prices. I bought 2 smaller computer desks that have room only for a monitor for our second computer and my my computer at my office. They also have had 2 different styles of matching shelves. I bought (4) 3-tier shelf sets and (1) 4 tier shelf set. The best thing about these shelf units is that they come assembled. You simply fold out the shelves and thats it. These shelf units are amazingly sturdy. Finally I bought a desk organizer that fits onto the desk reasonably well.
 Be Prepared to Rebuild This Desk April 11, 2003
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
The desk is attractive and reasonably priced. However, I immediately noticed four serious manufacturing defects. First, there was a huge gouge (1"x2") in the keyboard facing. Second, the metal guide along the side of the keyboard tray was severely bent. Third, when I pulled opened the keyboard shelf, the face piece came off in my hands. Fourth, the keybard shelf had already split when they attached the metal guides to it. I can fix most of this, but even for this [cost, it] is unacceptable.
 excellent value June 30, 2005
Pal (New York City)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
For under $100, this is a great desk. Unlike most other pieces from Target, this is made from solid wood pieces, not veneered particle board. The packaging, however, is inadequate, and damage can occur during shipping, so you may want to visit a local Target.
Solid design, good instructions for easy assembly December 29, 2006
Dale J. Bjorklund (St. Peter, MN USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Great value. Excellent instructions with all parts correctly labeled. Couldn't sleep, so I went down to the garage at 4:00 AM and despite the fact that I was in fact half asleep, I was done in 45 minutes winding up with a well built desk. Hardware included extras! A small but classy detail. And just to play along I actually did loose one cam-loc nut behind the bench. Buy it!
Good looks, good execution, good price. February 15, 2002
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I and my wife needed a new desk for our 2nd computer to go on about 9 months ago. We already have several Mission style pieces and the price was reasonable so we got it. Setup was very easy, the real wood finish goes great with our other furniture, and this desk is big enough for a 17" or 19" monitor. I would give this desk five stars but for a broken screw clamp which let the keyboard tray sag (fixed easily with some wood glue).
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