I was originally looking at just the tablet, but figured for the price I would buy the set. Not super impressed with the end tables. I put the first one together and my boyfriend thought I did so poorly as it was pretty wobbly...until he assembled the other one. I was not planning on nailing the backing on, but ended up doing so. This make the end tables slightly better. The coffee table however is much sturdier. I had my 13 old son hold the table top while I assembled the arm brackets. Very pleased with the coffee table, meh when it comes to the end tables.