It took me about 20 minutes to assemble the chair.  Assembly was made easy by the clear instructions.   As soon as I finished the assembly, I took a seat in it and found the chair very comfortable to sit in.  The ability to raise the arms of the chair up and out of my way allows me to get closer to my laptop when typing.   This also makes it so much easier to write.   Since I  can get closer to my desk, writing should not be so hard on my shoulders and upper back.  I think this is a good pick for those who have long work days or study hours.