ive used this desk for about a week now and i really like it. i use it to work from hom so i have my laptop on it and a 27" monitor. i love the cubby style "drawers" i hide things in there like pencils or a supplies. it looks great and assembly was actually pretty easy and straightforward. 5'3" 31 yr old female and i did it all by myself. Probably took me like 1-2 hours. (was watching TV while i did it). highly recommend this desk as a writing desk or a small computer desk.