This is a solid, simple writing desk.  Good clean lines, seems to be of good, sturdy construction (though I just got it), of real hardwood.  Clean lines, and sanded smooth so it's ready for a finish (if you want).  It came well-packed, with no dings or scratches.  I found it easy to assemble by myself, but it's not light, so some people might prefer having a friend help them (also, you'll want to assemble it in the room where it's going to live).  I'm probably going to swap the wooden drawer pull for a black metal one, and I may put floor guards on the feet, but otherwise I'm very happy.

Pros: Solid, real wood, useful size, easy to assemble, good value.
Cons: The top is made of relatively short strips of wood.  It's solid and smooth, but you won't get a long consistant pattern that you would with more expensive pieces of furniture.  But for the price, it can't be beat.