REVIEW – Workspaces today are increasingly flexible and as long as you have a laptop, an internet connection, and a permissive employer you can work pretty much anywhere. With that, I have to say I’ve seen some setups that are not ergonomically friendly. Products like the Tabletote Plus in today’s review give you the ability to have a workspace that is both portable and ergonomic. Read on to see how this did in testing!
What is it?
The Tabletote Plus is a small, modular table that can be configured for use in a wide range of applications. It is also portable and breaks down into a small tote that you can easily carry around.
What’s included?
- Desktop
- Adjustable Legs
- Casters for the leg ends
- Cell Phone holder
- Beverage holder
- Desk extender
- Carry strap for when stored
Tech specs
- Aluminum legs
- Weight: 12 lbs
- Stored Dimensions: 10.5 x 2 x 13.5 inches
- Plastic tabletop
Design and features
The Tabletote Plus portable standing desk is designed to easily set up and put away. When stored away, everything breaks down to about the size of a large laptop case and is entirely self-contained. It even has a nylon carry strap. The legs have 3 telescoping sections, which gives you the option to adjust heights from a short tabletop setup all the way up to a tall standing desk configuration.
Assembly and setup
Assembly of the desk is very straightforward. The desk itself has a storage area underneath where all of the pieces slot into place. Each of the legs has an individual slot and all of the accessory pieces also have their individual storage spots.
The sleeve that covers the storage underneath is also a multi-purpose desk extension when set up, which was nice to have.
Each of the legs has good threads and seats snugly when inserted.
There are three separate extensions on each leg with height markings to make it easier to level out. Tightening each one down was easy and setup was quick
There’s a tablet rest that you can adjust to different angles. I primarily use a laptop, but it’s a sturdy setup if you mainly use a tablet.
There are two different ends you can use on the legs, a rubber foot or caster. The casters are sturdy and worked well in testing.
There are several additional accessories for the Tablenote tabletop that are nice to have. An extensible document holder, a cell phone holder, and a drink holder. All worked well for their basic function. The cell phone holder could use a hole in the bottom to pass a charging cable through.
Performance
The Tabletote Plus is a sturdy little desk. I even put a full-size monitor on the desk and it worked fine. The only problem is that in a standing desk situation it puts the monitor too close to focus well. It was a nice test, but not a configuration I would use regularly.
What I like about the Tabletote Plus
- Well-designed with a storage solution that is well-thought out with everything self-contained and easy to pack up
- The working space is just right for a laptop or tablet. Enough room for a mouse and some adjusting without feeling cramped
- Accessories are a nice and unexpected add-on
What needs to be improved?
- Nothing significant
Final thoughts
In summary, the Tabletote Plus is a nice little portable and easy-to-use working table. The materials are well made and seem like they should hold up well with time. I wouldn’t consider this a permanent workplace solution, but it is flexible and offers some nice options. This allows you to turn any spare corner or area into a workspace on the fly.
Price: $159.99
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by Tabletote. Tabletote did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
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Great review! This could be a good tool for someone who travels and gives presentations and needs a stand for a projector, and also for some temporary work room in an airport waiting area. I used to have a projector stand in this design but in metal, and it was fantastic but very heavy. With lighter and smaller projectors these days, I’m sure the plastic surface would work well.
I agree! The flexibility and portability is going to come in very handy with projectors both inside and outside.