This desk is absolutely excellent. We purchased it for our 8 year old son as a 'gaming desk'. He picked it out himself because he really liked the shelving on the sides; it is a great place for him to display his LEGO builds, model cars, etc. The desk is much more sturdy and solid than I thought it would be. Before we set it up with his laptop, speakers etc- we had a 55" TV lodged on top of it and that fit well too (just to give you an idea of size). I would recommend this desk. It's been great for everyday use and is holding up well for my 8 year old.