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Ottoverdun
12
Dec 19, 2018
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I have to say, I do like the width and depth of this desk a lot. I like the idea of the mouse pad surface and despite what you might read, it's not hard to clean at all. Damp warm rag, wipe it, done. The shipping was fast and the building instructions were relatively easy to follow. There were a couple things in the manual that could be improved but, all in all, not bad. Pros:
  • Mouse pad surface is extremely convenient, looks good, easy to clean and clever.
  • Length and width of the tablet are awesome, gives you plenty of space to do what you need to
  • Cable management holes are well placed and extremely handy
  • Cable management net below the table is a great idea and does the job (could definitely be improved, tho)
  • Sturdy construction, (minor wobble; and yes, the table was built properly)
  • Ergonomic, feels good being at the desk
  • Height slightly adjustable
Cons (long descriptions so it doesn't sound like I'm being needlessly critical):
  • Despite following instructions exactly many times over, the desk still undoubtedly has a wobble. There is no getting around it. This is the way the desk was manufactured and designed. I see here in the comment section that, if built properly, it won't wobble. That's just not true. It's not a huge wobble by any means, but it does wobble, especially if you're getting adjusted. It's a back and forth motion, based on the connection between the top of the legs and the table. It's a bit annoying, especially if you have a monitor on an arm like I do, but it's easy to get over.
  • Under the table where the center connecting piece attaches to the left and right wings of the desk, 4 bolt screws are completely stripped. 2 of the screw holes on each side were stripped, which means that If I wasn't lucky and didn't have the other screws totally snug, I'd have a dead table. Right now I have the screws in the stripped holes in case something does give, at least there will be something there to prevent it from crashing on my legs. This won't happen with everyone, but it's inconvenient and tarnishes the quality of the table.
  • Said connective piece is poorly placed for taller folks. I'm 6'1" and my knees hit the metal connective section underneath the table almost every time I sit down. So, that's something I wish wasn't there. It's also intrusive when you're sitting; have to avoid it whenever I move my legs around.
  • Height adjustment is difficult. To change the height of the desk you have to loosen a nut on the side of each leg, at which point, a smaller, telescoping leg elongates and raises the table up. Simple enough when you have nothing on the desk, but stupid and dangerous for your equipment when you do have things on it. The issue with this is that it is nearly impossible to determine a comfortable height for your sitting position without at least some of your gear on the table (maybe monitor).
I have to say that if I had bought this from somewhere local, I probably would have returned it for a non-defective model, (the stripped screws are horribly noisy as well, every time the table moves) but, this is Massdrop and I ordered a table. I don't mean to rag too hard on the product because I actually really like it, would love it though, if some of these things were improved upon. For the price though, very hard to beat. PS (if an Arozzi rep could reach out to me re the screws, that'd be appreciated)
Tex-Arozzi
5852
Arozzi
Feb 7, 2019
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OttoverdunSorry for the delay in response here. First and foremost we want to get you taken care of. Please contact us at service@arozzi.com. To shortly comment on your review I do not seem to be having any of those issues with my Arena that I am using now.
  1. My desk does not wobble. I have 3 larger monitors grommet mounted on this desk. (1x 38" LG curved ultrawide & 2x 34" LG curved ultrawides.)
  2. I am 6'4" tall and have 35" inseam. I have the desk at about 75% of its height capability and do not have any problems with my legs even touching the underside frame.
  3. I will agree that height adjustable can be more difficult, especially if you are doing it by yourself. For future readers of this post try this.
  • First adjust your chair for the perfect ergonomic fit. Make sure your legs are at a comfortable and as close to 90 degree angle as possible without much pressure on your under thighs. Then adjust your armrest so that they are also at a comfortable and as close to 90 degrees as possible when you are sitting upright.
  • Next, match your table height to be level with your tops of your armrest. This will make a smooth surface between your desk and chair and the two wont be uneven.
  • Lastly, adjust your monitors to be proper eye level which for most should be the middle of the screen at eye level.
By doing all these things you should be sitting in a proper ergonomic position as well as not too far away or too close to your monitors.
Feb 7, 2019
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