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4.5
Item came complete, with reasonably straightforward instructions for assembly. Assembly was smooth, with no issues of concern. Although the item is primarily impact plastic, the design of it does account for those issues with bracings engineered into the molds, so the overall effect is reasonably sturdy *for light duty*.This item was purchased as the platform for an experimental rolling computer station with a laptop and power strip semi-permanently attached (mostly using bungee cords, clips, and such - nothing drilled or glued to it).First, the good: Turns out that I rather like the cup holder slide out - it's remarkably convenient for drinks up to a Venti Frappuccino without any apparent strain. The lockable wheels, though a bit small, are effective in stabilizing the lower cart (on the other hand, they can be a pain when you lock them accidentally when you hit them wrong with your foot). The cord management system is a particularly nice touch and is downright cool in its functionality. Coupled with the power management tray at the bottom of the cart, makes for a pretty efficient and clean set up for all of the cords.Next, the bad (minor issues): The lifting piston is too short for any real standing duty, causing hunching over for tall people (6'2"). Of course, if you're not above, say, 5'8", you should be fine. If not, you will want to get some additional lifting mech for the platform to raise your laptop higher. Unfortunately, the slide out mouse holder, though a nice idea, is too flimsy for any extended use or anything over 10 ounces, or so, but is still useful for light (by weight) tasks.The ugly: Significant Design flaw: The cylinder piston used to raise and lower the operating platform is also used for prevention of said platform twisting while in use or transporting about via the use of a screw intended to use friction for the purpose. This is fundamentally flawed in it's application and is, therefore, utterly useless. I have not yet been able to figure out a workaround that fits the parameters after market, but it could be easily fixed in a future product version with an inexpensive change from a perfectly round piston to another shaped piston, say an octagonal cross-section, for example, giving some traction points for that poor little screw with a big job. [personally, I'd prefer adjacent double cylinder lifting pistons with a locking mechanism at the to connecting point, but that's just me...]Overall: Worth the price. Recommended for light duty only, but will do that level job reasonably well. Get used to swiveling platforms, though...