Windsor Laptop Stand (Black Cherry)

by HandStands

Product Details

• Item Weight: 20 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00304VRHS
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #646 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #6 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers > Platforms, Stands & Shelves > Notebook Computer Stands
  • #9 in Office Products > Office Furniture & Accessories > Carts & Stands
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 7, 2009

Product Description

Beauty, elegance and a touch of genius combine to create the perfect workspace, with the Windsor Laptop Desk. The Laptop Desk is composed of a timeless style, coated in cherry wood finish. The Windsor Laptop Desk was designed with comfort and convenience in mind. The Laptop Desk features a fully adjustable surface that can be expanded to accommodate any task. Catch up on work with the laptop, do homework, or even use it as a side table for coffee, while curling up on the couch with the morning paper. Stow away in closets or small spaces, the Windsor Laptop Desk is a slender and durable design, ensuring easy storage and a convenient work experience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Re-designed and Sturdier Than Ever, March 24, 2010

By 

Jack Black II "The Lost Brother" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windsor Laptop Stand (Black Cherry) (Office Product)

First of all, I think this product is greatly improved over previous versions that have been sold by HandStands. I believe they are the manufacturer and have heard past reviews and made changes to improve their product. I did get one of their old models and now have a new one that is much more superior to the previous version.

Improvements:
1. If you ordered their old model, you may have had issues with the welds on that hold the cross-bar base to the main stand. The new model has a whole new connecting mechanism that gives more support and the welds are solid. I have no concern at all about this base holding up. I did see someone leave a review about this for this product, but I think he got the wrong item--for some time, the new and old listings were using the same photos--which really confused me, but I think this is the only one now--under their new brand "Windsor."

2. Other nice improvement is that both tables are adjustable up to 90 degree. This gives about 180 degrees in adjustability (not sure if this is a word), which means, if you have the tables flat, you can adjust them 90 degrees in either direction. I like this because it gives me a better option for storing the desk at home.

3. Another new option that is given with the new desk is that there are two install options on the smaller table. You can put the tables flush together (with a warning that it could be a pinching hazard--but if you're not concerned, its nice to have) or you can put it on with a space between the desks--as seen in the picture. Since I have a toddler that gets in to EVERYTHING, I prefer having the space so that if the desk were to give, it wouldn't pinch or smash small or large fingers.

4. The height adjustment mechanism seems to function better--I can tell its a different design, just not sure exactly how, but that it does seem more stable and able to hold more weight.

5. Instructions seemed a little clearer, for me at least. If you know how to read illustrations and drawings, these are very clear, just not a lot of explanation--which really isn't needed for this simple assembly. I did have a question with the last model and called the HandStands Customer Service, which was very helpful and answered my questions well enough. So if you have a question, give them a call, they will likely be able to answer any questions.

6. Packaging is very improved. The other model I ordered I had to get a replacement part for one that got damaged in shipping. Now the desk comes in a well fitted box and packaging set that protects everything well. I'm guessing their returns have gone down a tone with this new packaging. The old packaging was just asking to get punished during shipping, causing a lot of damaged parts when customers (like me) got them.


Places for future improvement:
1. As good as they've designed this--and I'd say its top-of-the-line now--I would like to see one change, and maybe I'm being picky. When the tables are at maximum height, the table does get a little wobbly. I'm wondering if there is anything that can be done to stabilize the desk more--this would be if you are standing and using it. If you are sitting and using it, its generally very stable.


Features:
Of course there are some of the same great features that I like.
1. I like the wheels--I move this thing around a lot. Sometimes I use it in the computer room when I'm working on something with my wife and other times I wheel it to the family room while I work in front of the TV or to the bedroom.

2. There is a height adjustment, which I like when I move from the chair in the computer room to the living room couch to the bedroom. This has no problem sliding under our bed, which makes it nice to use with the bed--if your bed is really high, it may not clear--you'll have to measure first.

3. I like the stoppers on both tables which help keep laptops, books, papers, computer mouse, etc. from falling on to the floor.

4. Colors--I have their new Black Cherry and I love it. Yes, it is pretty dark, but in the light it gives off a nice dark red cherry look. If you want something a little lighter (and more brown), I'd go for their other color--the regency walnut, which didn't quite go with our home decor.


Overall, this desk works well for our family. I use the new one with my laptop and my son uses the old one to do his homework on. I may need to get another for my wife, but for now she's content on using her lapmat/lapdesk on the could or in bed to keep her laptop off her legs.

54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars What is Right and What is Wrong, February 8, 2010

By 

the_student "the_student" (Anywhere, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windsor Laptop Stand (Black Cherry) (Office Product)

This table -- like most other laptop tables -- balances the large table top on a single pole with a base of legs. The design places pressure on the base of the single poll where it joins the base of legs. For this table, 4 screws stick up from the base of legs to a plate inside the single pole. Four little welds join the plate inside the single pole to the single pole. The strain on the 4 little welds is too great and the welds will break. In my case, the welds broke within 2 months - despite the fact that I was extremely gentle with it. Still, I will say that I used in on a carpeted floor, which would add pressure.

I took the table to a local community college and asked the welding department for help. The welding teacher devised a solution. As shown in this video, the table needs strong support inside the single pole and at the base where it attaches to the legs. My local community college implemented this solution approximately 6 months ago, I use the table for long hours every single day - dragging it back and forth on the carpet. As a result of the solution, the table has provided great support and great service ever since. I hope that the company will study this video and improve the product. Perhaps a community college welding team could help!?!

The table has many positive features including a nice wide area for the mouse, which can be used for *either* left-handed or right-handed users. Also, the table has a small lip on the adjustable part that holds the laptop ~ this feature keeps the laptop from sliding off.

I am pleased with my table, but only after the reinforcement solution to support the welds and distribute the tabletop strain was implemented.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Study laptop stand--very satisfied!, October 6, 2010

By 

lyn248 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Windsor Laptop Stand (Black Cherry) (Office Product)

This stand is wonderful! It was well packed and easy to put together; all the part bags were clearly numbered, and the directions made sense. Once assembled, the stand is very solid, even with a larger laptop. The steel braces and heavy wood platforms make this a perfect workspace. There's a high ridge that keeps your laptop secure at a steep angle. I can even rest my hands on my laptop keyboard without feeling like I'll topple the stand. Compared to the stands I looked at in stores like Staples, this is a superior product. I'm very happy with this purchase.

The only thing I wish for is a wider surface area for the main desk. I'm using this stand beside a leather recliner, and the arms of the chair are about 8 inches wide. If I have the desk in front of the chair, so that the work area is centered, it's just a little bit too far away for my arms to reach. If I have the table to the side of the chair, so the platform comes over the arm, it's not in the best position for working. It would have been perfect if the main desk was another 8 inches wider so I could center my laptop over my lap. As it is, I have to work at a bit of an angle, even with my computer hanging over the edge by 3-4 inches. I realize a larger desk area would add more weight, so there's a bit of engineering that would need to be done to balance the table and keep it this sturdy. But maybe this manufacturer would be up for the challenge in another model.

If you're using this alongside a couch or bed, it's probably just fine. The chair depth and arm width will make a difference.

Note: the cherry wood is VERY dark--almost black. I would have liked a light wood option. But the functionality of this stand is much more important to me than the aesthetics.