I LOVE this desk! I was looking for more elbow room for my notebooks, laptop, and desktop and something sturdy enough to hold that much weight without having to dig into my savings for an expensive desk. This is perfect. The assembly was simple and took about 30 minutes with my fiance. We only needed a hammer and a #2 screwdriver. Overall, very sturdy and even though it's not real wood, the surface is textured and looks really pretty.