I want to say right away that there are a lot of options on the market, but to save space, I liked the model from DeepCool - M-DESK F3. In addition to its main function, it performs the tasks of a hub with 4 USB 3.0 ports (for those who are poorly versed, I’ll explain the speed of the standard Usb is 250 Mbps, and Usb 3.0 is up to 5 Gbps), which is also very important and extremely convenient.
I ordered a package of equipment on the Internet, the stand came by mail, but before we start the review of the DeepCool M-DESK F3 stand, let's show our workplace and its organization.
Workplace "DO"
Do not pay attention to the color of the litter, just the apartment is removable, and the interior of the kitchen is made in approximately the colors of this style. Actually, my girlfriend insisted on not spoiling him with a black table, well, female whims. P.S. I did not bother, and okay. Now let's move on to the stand itself.
Characteristics
Appointment | For monitor / For laptop |
Colour | The black |
Maximum load | Up to 25 kg |
Height | 95 mm |
Built in | USB hub |
Equipment | Table / Adapters / PC connection cable / Screwdriver |
Guarantee | 12 months |
Dimensions | 584 x 250 x 95 mm |
Weight | 1.95 kg |
Unpacking and assembly
As we can see, the model weighs 2 kilograms, and, according to DeepCool, can withstand weight up to 25 kg without deforming, but I do not recommend risking money and experimenting. The box looks simple, so we will not focus on it. More important is packaging ...
And here the most interesting begins, it seems to me, very important how the stand is packed: thick foam, in which all the wires (of good quality) are stored in the compartments. This means that you should not be afraid to order delivery by mail, just like me, we all understand that there is no careful relationship there, the parcels are constantly dropped and thrown. Having completely unpacked the package, I realized that there is no instruction (like a trifle, but there are a lot of wires and people may need a manual). Starting to search, I found that the manufacturer introduced the manual on the back of the package.
Here we see how the DeepCool M-DESK F3 stand connects to the computer and gathers. Well, let's look at what it is interesting and what is in it.
The legs are made of medium-thick metal, rubber prevents slipping, the key and bolts are standard for assembly. The stand has several wires for connecting to a computer, for example 2 Jack 3,5 (microphone and speaker), which can be connected to the motherboard and then you can already connect headphones or speakers to these ports so as not to reach the motherboard every time.
Of course, 1 wire USB 3.0, which must be connected to the same port 3.0 on the motherboard, because if you connect to port 2.0, then do not feel the benefits of the new standard. And now we already have 4 Usb 3.0 ports, which are located on the right side of the stand, about the fact that there are not many ports - I won’t even say.
We still have 1 wire that you need to connect to the motherboard, but there are pros and cons, let's start in order. By connecting this cable to the motherboard, we activate the computer on / off button on the stand (there is a button), Yes, if you have a fixed workstation, you do not move the computer and you have your own apartment - it makes sense to connect it.However, since I live in a rented apartment and there is not enough space, I did not connect it, so that at some point I wouldn’t just break it off.
For fans of backlighting, each port in the stand is highlighted. When working at night, you will appreciate the dignity of the quality of the LEDs.
Everything is connected: assembled and everything is said - now you can see what the workplace looks like at the moment.
To summarize
Summing up the review, and having used it for a week, I want to note that the stand is very fond of prints, like other metal, but the acquisition is extremely successful! I don’t use the hub so often, but when everything is at hand it’s very convenient, and since the stand raises the monitor, there’s no reason to bend down and adjust to the picture. It has become more convenient to work, as the monitor is at eye level. The stand does not slip, does not stagger, the quality of the metal is good and I am so pleased with this stand that I decided to make a non-standard review and tell you about such an interesting device!