Pros: 
-Unit looks exactly as pictured
-Sturdy, not easily scratchedsmashed 
-Provides warmth and allows for temperature adjustment
Cons:
-Fire looks so fake.  I would be embarrassed to have it on when company is over.  If I knew it would look that phony, I would have saved money and ordered a corner tv unit without a fireplace.
-Lacks storage--side shelves are tiny.
-Order was missing 1 part.  Had to call and request missing item.