Must have ideas adjustable table

I didn’t know the company so I had a look. I saw something I wanted but checked on EBay, £4 cheaper on EBay.

I bought one and agree, it’s useless. It keeps collapsing and is awkward to set us. I three. Bought two from OHS (Online Home Shopping) in the sale and although you can’t adjust to slant it’s perfect for my use.

Bump

bump

Someone said above that they are £12. I can't remember for sure what I paid for mine, but it was more than that - maybe £29.99. Maybe they are different models? I have a heavy coffee table that sits parallel to the sofa, and I used to point the legs away from me and push them under the table, so the tray filled the space between me (on the sofa) and the table - does that make sense? I would put several books under the laptop to get the height right, so it took a reasonable amount of weight. I never found it unstable, but it wouldn't have stood on its own with any weight on it at all. It worked better this way as I didn't want to be very close to the screen, but for close work you would set it up so the legs went under the sofa and the tray much closer.

I think the design is quite an old one that was quite sturdy but the ones sold now are Chinese copies.

They would be if they were firmly anchored.

They are quite hideous though . As something I used to bring out for Zoom calls mine was ok, but it wouldn't have been out of place in a care home with medicines on it. It's folded down and stashed behind a sofa these days, as I now have a study (ex boxroom) and I used that for Zooming.

To be fair they reimbursed me with the cost of the tables. But I’ve just seen another advert from them. I thought they’d stopped selling them! And still saying they’re strong enough to put a sewing machine on!

I got one of the adjustable tables so that I could use it for Zoom during lockdown and adjust the angle and height of the laptop accordingly. They work well, but only if they are anchored firmly - eg with the legs under a sofa pointing towards the sitter or under a coffee table with the legs pointing away. They won’t work otherwise.

Maybe try doing that before sending them back?

I just looked on their website and although they still have the table on it they say it is out of stock. Let's hope they have actually removed it realising that it isn't fit for purpose.

Chardy - re your Hoobro table, is it a breakfast-table size please? I've had a quick look on Amazon but they seem to be mostly console/side type tables

OldFrill

Must Have Ideas - it's in the title

Ha ha! I thought the OP wanted ideas!

Thanks Chardy. I did see one on Amazon that is a sort of camping table that looks sturdy and it was only £12. I’ll check yours out. Much as I used to loathe Amazon I find myself using them a lot these days and they have a very good returns policy I believe.

I bought one online which has has a top that doubles in size - HOOBRO on Amazon. It wasn't expensive and could support an elephant. I use it daily, it was a brilliant buy.

Must Have Ideas - it's in the title

So who are they, this company?

I agree most of their products are great,
The tables were my first disappointment.

Their products are great. I’ve bought lots of stuff from them over the years which is why I didn’t check any reviews for the table. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy other things from them.

Thank you for the warning. I've never used the company, but have seen their adverts and wondered what their products are like.

After several emails and a bit of messaging they’ve reimbursed me. I’ve asked them to stop selling it because they’re usually such a reliable company. I doubt if they will, though. I can make it less flimsy by taping up some of it but even then it collapses on itself at the slightest touch.

Glad I saw this. I was considering buying one. Thanks.

I bought 2 of these tables to use for our hobbies, painting, drawing and other craft projects.
They are flimsy, fall apart with the slightest movement, a total waste of money.
DH has made some adjustments and modified them so they are better suited to our needs but nowhere near perfect.

If you bought online and have had then less than 14 days I think you can use the distance selling laws and then I think you may not have to pay return.

Do please check it out.