Desk arrived quickly and in good condition. Very straight-forward assembly.  Seems to be quite sturdy and the fully extended position is good for my height. It seems to be a good fit for a writing desk but I'll be working at it for 8+ hours a day, so will need to see how well it works for me.  I ordered this desk because I needed something that gave me the ability to work standing up from time to time but wanted something that looked more like a normal desk and it certainly fits the bill - you'd never know it's a standing desk. I typically have two laptops and a large monitor on my desk and lifting the desktop up takes a bit of effort. The easiest way for me to lift it is from the back and I need to put my foot on the back crossbar to keep the desk in place. It is a little clumsy but it will work for what I'm looking for.