Header banner
Revain logoHome Page
Josh Long photo
China, Beijing
1 Level
671 Review
66 Karma

Review on Get Organized In Style: BoYata Adjustable Height Monitor Riser Stand For TV, PC, Laptop, And IMac by Josh Long

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Very happy; until the screws stripped out

Had mine for almost 3 months. I place an HP laptop 17" laptop on it, so that my keyboard can go under it, and I have a second monitor next to it - and it has worked great on my little desk. I also keep it at the lowest height - works perfectly for my needs. Yes, it is heavy and sturdy, and easy to put together. I live on the go, so my laptop comes off it nightly, though the stand and monitor usually stay set. Was delighted with it, up until last week when the screws stripped out of the bottom, and my laptop slid forward off on to the desk (slowly - no damage thankfully). Tried the extra screws that came with the unit - but the threads inside the base had stripped out. Outside replacement period already - and (other than THIS) was the perfect solution for my needs. Superglue didn't work, but Epoxy on the base, and an upside down spare cup between the plates to ensure support has me back in business. If it had seen a year of use, I would have said "oh well", and simply purchased another one. 90 days? Couldn't justify spending that amount of money for it. THOUGH, nothing else appeals either. Device comes with adhesive screw covers (I assume with the idea of keeping them from loosening once put together) - but based upon my experience now, I'd recommend strongly occasionally checking the device to see if it is loosening up at all, and do whatever maintenance is necessary. I'd would have loved to be able to give this unit a full 5 stars, but have to share my experience as-is. Would probably have been much more upset if it had separated quickly, and damaged my laptop. would have been happier to have been given a heads up that it would have benefitted from a closer eye and maintenance. Based upon how sturdy it appeared, it NEVER occurred to me that the bottom screws would strip out.

Pros
  • The design of the stand is sleek, modern, and minimalist, adding a touch of elegance to your workspace
Cons
  • The stand is too expensive for its lack of features