So happy with the purchase!# ----- White gloss top -----I chose the white gloss (even though that's usually not my usual design choice) after I read a review of someone using it as a whiteboard. It's fantastic for quick notes! Remember that the seller does NOT recommend it as a whiteboard, so keep that in mind. So far (one month), I haven't seen any issues.# ----- Desk legs + adjustability -----The legs are sturdy and don't wiggle or whine during normal use. While I surprisingingly don't adjust the height often from standing to sitting, the few times I've used the crank have been pretty decent experiences. The crank isn't silent because, well, it is mechanical. However, the crank isn't too loud either. With that said, the ease of use and sound depends entirely on how you assemble the crank.# ----- Assembly -----Background: I like to work with my hands, and I don't tend to finish assemblies with more screws than expected :)So, with that said, I thought assembly wasn't too bad. I got stuck halfway through and reached for the instructions for the first time only to realize they were for a slightly different model than I got.1. Build the legs with the back part of the legs resting on the ground2. Add the casters3. Assemble the inside part of the crank4. Shift legs into the upright position (resting on casters) and test the crank by increasing and decreasing the height of the legs5. Attach desk top to legs with either 5a or 5b.5a. Shift legs back into resting on the ground, angle the heavy desk top perpendicular to the ground, and start connecting the top to the legs with screws. Lift the table to the upright position.5b. Keep the legs in the upright position, place the desk top ontop of the legs, connect the top to the legs with screws.Step 3 is where you decide the rigidity and noisiness of the crank. You'll probably have two metal bars of differing lengths (for some reason...) that you place in a hollow metal tube that has screw on cinchers. You'll want to play around with the position of the metal tube over the metal bars until the tension is strong. Less wobbly crank means less noise and more effective cranking.# ----- Overall -----I've been enjoying this desk very much! It's my first standing desk, and I've been enjoying the benefits of easily moving around while on 4+ hour calls with clients. I highly recommend especially for the price point.
