I am using this piece as an entertainment system and bookshelf. I placed books on the lower level to hide the wires of the entertainment components on the middle shelf. It looks great and is much more stylish than an old fashioned "entertainment center."
It arrived well packed and was easy to put together. Construction is hearty once assembled, but be careful not to bend the legs during assembly. I bent one a bit and had to have help to get the last shelf attached properly.

Pros: Very nice looking
Cons: Can be hard to put together with just one person.