I have gotten along with using a tray table for over five years with my laptop. I have been happy with that until I adopted a kitten and she thought that the computer was hers. I have gone through three power cords and after the last purchase I knew the tray table was not an option.I spent three days trying to figure out what one to get. I read every one of the reviews on this model and four others.The selling point for me on this one, the size. I wanted one that did not take up much space. I wanted to have this in my small bedroom where space is at a premium.The instructions that came with this are good and I am thankful that I read them three times before getting this started ( while trying to assemble this on my living room floor, busy with getting the legs put on the small back board I heard some paper being chewed. I was hoping it was not the instructions but could not let go and see. Sure enough the kitten got them and chewed them up into small strips).With the instructions gone the only part that I was not sure of was the pull out keyboard (flat part in the back or front). I put the flat part on the back and the rounded part towards me. It moves freely and has a squeak sound when pulling it in or out.This seems like it is made good and sturdy, I have some heavy stuff placed on the bottom shelf and no signs of stress. I inspected all the parts and each one was in perfect shape. If I can find room for one more I will purchase another for the hubby.I have room for the laptop and my coffee and a pencil holder with room to spare on the top. It is a great computer desk and is serving its purpose very well .I am using a wooden chair that I had my dad saw the legs off for me five years ago and fits perfect ( I needed a chair that my feet could touch the floor, I am short ).