Its offers much more storage space compare to the old one. I like the style is somewhat model and traditional at same time so it is easy to match rest of furniture. Packaging was great and no damage from shipping. the TV stand is sturdy to hold our 50" flat screen TV. 

I have to admit that, after assembly it, it is scary to move it around because it is too long and the stand looked bended when being lifted; however that is minor complain since who moves a TV stand more than once?