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NoNeedForSpeed
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Aug 22, 2017
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I want to post an update now that I've finally assembled my desk. Like others here, I had to wait, due to moving.
The desk really is awesome. The size, shape, and built in cable management additions really make for a much cleaner setup and look. The black is very slick, but of course it shows dust and every little thing when in bright light.
The desk is sturdy, heavy, solid, like others have mentioned. I personally did not choose to raise the height of the desk, as the default height is fine for me.
There's not much more I can add that hasn't already been mentioned. Obviously, be smart about cable management. The little mesh bag is not meant to hold loose power strips and heavy bricks. If you're going to have to run these through there, get some 3M doublesided adhesive, or velcro, and attach them to the underside of the desk. Same with thick or heavy wires. There are lots of great inexpensive things you can do on the underside, and the great thing about the mesh, is it will easily store the excess cable just fine, and even when it hangs down a bit, it looks much more clean and uniform than any hanging or even well tied cables would.
Finally, Arozzi's customer service was incredible to work with. They were fast, friendly, willing to fix/replace anything, and they stand by their product, just like @ArozziScott active here in the discussion, so don't worry if you get a product that has some imperfections! It's sad to see people post here about issues, especially large visible blemishes, which are almost always caused by the shipping process, and they blame Arozzi and don't even contact support to have them fixed/replaced, but instead just keep an imperfect item that they don't love. Why would you do that? Especially when they are so great to work with.
That's all. Anyone reading this, when the drop goes live again, which it regularly does, don't hesitate to pick this up, if it fits your needs and you like the style.
Aug 22, 2017
GaleForce
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Aug 29, 2017
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NoNeedForSpeedThat's funny, I came back to this discussion because I'm finally going to set mine up either today or tomorrow. I had mentioned a few times I was waiting to move, and actually almost ended up assembling it in my existing house with plans to break it down, move it, and build it again. I don't actually move for another week or so, but all the carpeting/flooring/painting/electrical is finally done so I figured I might as well put it together while I have a completely empty room to do it in; One less thing to have to do on/after moving day.
Good point too, about the power bricks. I had seen a number of people doing exactly that (dropping them right in the netting) on YouTube or blog reviews and it didn't make sense to me. I don't mind setting it on the floor or, if I'm feeling particularly ambitious to really make the cabling as stealthy as possible, taking your advice and fastening it somewhere to the gigantic, heavy metal frame. I always assumed I would use the netting just to run PC cables back and forth without having to look at them dangle behind the desk.
Anyway, great to hear it was worth waiting to move and set it up then. I'm almost getting sick of looking at the box its in... taunting me.
Aug 29, 2017
NoNeedForSpeed
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Aug 29, 2017
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GaleForceHaha, I did get anxious and remove everything from the box for a quick check of quality, but even doing that meant risking damage, especially since it just had to be put back and moved again.
It's great though. I'm loving it, and like you mentioned, some of the best benefits of the holes in the top and the netting is for running from one end of the desk to other, either from the PC on the desk, or right on the floor, up to a device or four. I use a large UPS for power, and everything ends up there, which has to be kept tidy, but I also threw a couple little cable clips on the underside of the desk, so even the cables being hidden by the net are clipped up to the desk. It worked out well.
Aug 29, 2017
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