Customer Reviews

Fellowes Office Suites Large Monitor Riser, Black/Silver

5 star:		(22)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I purchased this riser with a little hesitation due to the scant number of reviews as well as the over-all lack of useful information in the product description. I don't know about the rest of you, but when I'm buying a 'desk organizer', I'd like to know how well it will fill that need. To judge that, one needs dimensions for starters, and not just the extreme edge-to-edge dimensions of the shipping box. I need to know how wide and tall the space beneath the unit and between the legs is (will it fit my media keyboard?). It'd also be helpful to know things like what it's made of, drawer dimensions, capacities (will my favorite mug fit in that fancy cup holder?), etc. They wouldn't be hurting themselves to add specifics about some of the features-- there are some nice ones. At any rate, I'm glad I gave the Fellowes Office Suites Large Monitor Riser a try. As for the information I wish I had, I'll try to include it here (*some detailed dimensions included at the end of the review).

The unit is well constructed of mostly plastic. It is completely stable on the desktop with nice rubber feet that grip very well. The leg mechanisms are metal, but all else is a rigid black (charcoal grey, really) and silver plastic. The color seems to be injection molded (?) -- it is colored plastic, not painted on. The drawer is sized to hold standard 8.5 x 11 sheets, and has sections for pens/ pencils as well as sticky notes (2 x 2 - 2 x 2.5 inches sticky notes). The drawer holds content weight well until it is about 2/3 of the way out. From there, it feels likely to break without support. The drawer is shaped such that a narrow wing of plastic on each side slides into slots on the riser. The drawer slides in and out smoothly, doesn't bind up, has little side to side movement (until about that 2/3 mark), and has an easy to grab handle on the front. The top surface of the riser has two CD pockets (5 5/8 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/4 inch deep). One can be covered with an included flat cover, the other has the cup/ mug holder insert. The cup holder is 3 3/8 inch top diameter, 3 1/4 inch bottom diameter. The cover and cup holder can go on either side as the CD pockets are identically sized, and you can have the handle side of the cup holder face either way as well. If you actually still actively use CDs on your computer, each pocket will hold 8 single CD cases -- no wide slot for double disc cases.

I have the unit lowered all the way down, but tried it halfway and fully extended: fully loaded. Stability was very good, even with the legs fully extended. The leg extension mechanism works by sliding the foot outward about 1/4 inch, which 'unlocks' it. Just pull the leg out to the desired height, then 'lock' the legs by returning them to vertical. As I mentioned above, the full leg mechanism is metal. The legs 'lock' into place solidly, and seem unlikely to be accidentally unlocked except through a strong jolt. There are 4 stops between the lowest and highest positions. At full extension, the surface sits 6 1/2 inches off the desktop, with 4 7/8 inches of space beneath. At the lowest setting, there is 2 3/8 inches of 'headroom' beneath the riser (enough for my keyboard with it's feet extended).

My only complaint is that I would have appreciated a second $.03 flat plastic cover to have the option of a fully flush surface. I have contacted Fellowes about getting another, but have yet to hear an answer on it. Regardless of that outcome, it is an easy 5-Star recommendation for home or office use. The unit coordinates nicely with it's cohorts, has a sleek and stylish design, quality construction, thoughtful features, and yes, it holds my favorite mug!

Dimensions:

Surface- 26 3/4 x 14 inches (black portion 21 inches wide)

(2) CD pockets- 5 5/8 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/4 inches deep; holds 8

single CD cases each; flat cover and cup/mug holder

interchangeable; Cup/ Mug holder is 3 3/8 inch top diameter,

3 1/4 inch bottom diameter, 1 3/4 inches deep

Height- (lowest) 4 inch surface height; 2 3/8 inch 'headroom'

beneath unit front, 1 3/8 inch headroom side

(highest) 6 1/2 inch surface height; 4 7/8 inch

'headroom' front, 3 7/8 side

Leg Gaps- 23 1/8 inches from outsides of front legs

(front) 21 5/8 inches between insides of front legs

(side) 10 inches between insides of side legs

Drawer- (face) 1 1/4 x 15 inches

(usable) 12W x 12D x 1, separated into a rear 9 1/2 x 12

inch area, and front pen/ pencil cubby and sticky note pocket

Where I work, they're too strapped for cash to provide us with decent office equipment, so I've actually taken one of my Fellowes monitor risers in for my own comfort. Thank goodness for Fellowes! I can't imagine the crick in my neck I'd have otherwise. At work, on an everyday basis, I store the following things in/on my monitor riser: the monitor, of course; a large telephone, a small desk lamp, a stack of paper in the drawer, the keyboard underneath the riser, and my paper clips in the coffee cup holder. It holds a lot.

I just bought my third one today. That's one for my son's office, plus I have one for my home office, and as I already mentioned, one for work.

Being wide enough to easily slide my standard-size keyboard underneath the monitor riser is my favorite feature; next are the strong, height-adjustable legs; the drawer (it's great for holding a small stack of paper), the coffee cup holder which can alternatively be used to hold paper clips and the like, and the handsome black and grey appearance of this product. Alternatively, you have the option of covering the cup holder/disk holder with inserts provided so as to give you more desk space.

Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning the overall sturdiness of the Fellowes monitor riser. (See paragraph one!)

Trust me. This is a GREAT product, well worth the money you spend.

This riser was exactly what we needed. Delivery was within 5 days although it came slightly damaged on the corner. Plenty of room on the riser. Love the beverage holder. The only disadvantage is that the cup holder and cd holder gets in the way if you want to turn your monitor for others to see.

DO NOT purchase this product if shoplet.com is the supplier. They ship out in the thin box intended for store display and you will receive a damaged product. Sure, you'll call and they'll give you an RA for return, but will never schedule the UPS pickup, so in frustration you end up paying to ship it back to them. Then they will refuse to receive the return because, get this, the package is damaged when it arrives at their site.

The parts of this riser that weren't damaged appeared to be nice. The riser is adjustable so you can determine where you want it. Too bad the damage to mine was so visible, otherwise I might have kept it.

This is actually the second riser I own. It is perfect for me because I work from home and drink water all day and have lost count of how many times I have spilled my water. The cupholder takes care of that problem. I have my reference books under the riser so they are at my fingertips and I do not need to take up extra desk space. I use the CD holder for storage of my hand lotion, lip balm and gum that I use all day while I am working (average 8-10 hours per day).

I never knew that the logo on my monitor should be at my eye level! I purchased this stand after having to go to the doctor for neck pain. It raises my computer monitor to a good height and my neck pain is gone! I've recommended this to others to help them.

It's a wonderful item that includes a place for your drink and for your CD's. It has a drawer and your key board can slide right in under it. I am very impressed with the weight limit.

If you're looking for a monitor stand/riser, you NEED to get this! I'm in love with this thing! I got standard shipping but got it delivered NEXT DAY! After opening a few big boxes, I found it already assembled and ready to use! It looks AMAZING/FLAWLESS! You can put paper, notebooks, journals, tons of pens and other stuff in the drawer! It has compartments for CDs and cup holder yet you can switch it out to suit you. Like I use my cup holder to the right but changed the CD holders to the left and personalized it to suit my needs! I HIGHLY recommend this! =)

I just want to share with you my great satisfaction for the purchase of this cutely designed product by Fellowes Office Suites. I got it for just $39.98 inclusive of shipping cost and it arrived @ my Torrance, CA residence exactly a week after I ordered it and in perfect condition. Right away, it made a difference in the look of my computer desk. It's totally worth the price I paid for!!!

I have been VERY pleased with this product. It is wide enough for my keyboard to slide under. It has a drawer that is perfect for my pens and highlighters. It also has a cupholder that is removable if you would rather store something else in that spot. I use the spot for CDs or disks for my note paper and sticky notes. It does have a cover for that spot as well if you do not want to use it.

The height that it has raised my monitor keeps me from tilting my head all day long. The material is very sturdy and professional looking. I get a lot of compliments.