How is the desk surface for writing/drawing?
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The size of the desk is great for all desired purposes! However the texture of the material is slightly porous. I don't recommend writing (etc) on only one sheet of paper over this desk because the pores might show through. But if you have a few sheets underneath the paper you're working on or a desk calendar (etc) it should be fine.
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The desk has a light texture I would not recommend drawing on without a pad/blotter under the paper, as the texture will likely show in the drawing. People still use pens/pencils?! Let me find one real quick and try it... nope, DEFINITELY shows in the writing. Use a desk blotter, there are plenty available on amazon.
903505
Yes, it is padded and very easy to clean but my son had trouble writing/drawing on paper on the top of table. I make him use a plank or a book underneath paper to be able to write/draw..
417755
It's a good writing surface. Not exactly soft like a blotter, it's a bit more resilient but definitely not a hard surface
1727668
Yes, you are correct. I bought this desk for my son and he does everything on it. The work space is more than adequate. It was a good investment.
876675
The desk is real wood and surface is a marble type, pretty sharp. There's room for the printer if you don't add the slots on the right. It comes pieces so I imagine you'd just skip that step.
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http://www.amazon.com/Studio-Designs-Futura-Silver-13181/dp/B005IGEO8K/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1399236433&sr=8-10&keywords=studio+designs+adjustable+chair I bought this one, and it works well for me. The height is adjustable and it definitely goes high enough. One thing to keep in mind about this desk that I did not know until I started drafting on it; you can't move your T square past the bars that hold up the back cork board piece. Also, it is difficult to move the square past the black holders on the side, even if there are no items inside. If you plan on making smaller drawings, this should work fine, however, if you plan on drafting large areas, it will be inconvenient to deal with the obstacles.
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It holds up very well as it is being supported by the podium and user legs. We write on it often and it sturdy and has a nice surface to write on. Our son uses it for homework all the time.
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I think it's worth it because of the design of it. You can pay $200 less for something that looks bland on a desk. Also you have easy access to 2 USB port in the middle and I can layout my keyboard and mouse line short and neat.
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Yes, it is. I think it would be fine for your purposes. I can't say it's the BEST computer desk, but it serves the purposes for the price.
166390
Thank you, but what about just the desk portion (floor to desk)? I appreciate the help. :)
410107
Yes, it is! The corner unit really gives some extra work surface though. The desk is very good quality, especially for the price.....
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I am using it as I type my response to you now. I absolutely love the desk, and the L-shape makes for terrific efficiency and convenience (I use both a work and personal computer and like them separate but close). I was hesitant because of its country of manufacture and low price but after delivery I was absolutely blown away by the quality of workmanship and easy assembly. It is stable, attractive, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a clean, modern look in a computer work space. Kiss the dining table goodbye!
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It is great for taking notes, onenote is awesome. You will want to buy another wacom pen with an eraser function though. I recommend the surface pro 2 pen. The pen that comes with it is nice because its attached to it, but its a little small and clumsy. As for PDF,it runs a full version of windows 8.1 so you can do anything you could do with a regular laptop. This blows the iPad out of the water with functionality.
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No, the surface is very similar to the feel of sketch paper. I have a screen protector on mine which turns it smooth and glossy which I do NOT like... however I love my wacom more than my desire for the good tactile feedback.
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It is small, but a little bulky. I would say you could sketch just fine as long as you had a support board behind your paper (as you can see there are cutouts on the easel). It's very portable and works best on a tabletop, though on your lap could work fine. My son uses it for sketches and has no real complaints other than sometimes the drawers will slide open a bit. It's fairly sturdy.
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It feels a little different yes, but I think it has a very good paper feel as well. However if it gets smudgy then your pen just slides without the texture feel, but that happened with the stock screen as well. So not too much loss there. However having the peace of mind that you won't scratch the screen is a HUGE plus for me.
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The top (where the laptop rests) is hard breathable rubber. I actually just tested writing on a piece of printer paper and a ballpoint pen - surprisingly it works, not ideal to compose a novel on, but to jot notes down it should work well. The backside is just hard plastic with two thin rubber strips (for traction on tables) also can be written on and fells like you're writing on.....plastic. Hope that was helpful :)