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I bought this a few years ago. I decided to come back and write a review after seeing how long this keyboard tray would last. I've had it for 4 years now and I use it almost every day (working from home). I've slid it in and out probably thousands of times and it still rolls smoothly. It clamps on very well and doesn't shake or wobble. It adds plenty of space and I keep both my keyboard and my mouse on it. The clamps have never needed any adjusting since I installed the tray. I even bought a second one for my wife's desk. The only complaint I might have had was easy to fix: The tray slides in and out so easily that sometimes it might want to slide in while I'm using it. I just got one of those cheap office binder clips and I clip that on to the right-hand side where the ball-bearings are when I'm using the keyboard tray. That completely eliminates and movement of the tray while in use. To close, just pull the clip off. I leave the clip sitting on top of the try next to my mouse and just clip it back on the next time I use the tray. This may only be necessary because my desk is very slightly un-level. This exact same tray on my wife's desk doesn't need to use the clip trick. The surface of the tray has just enough texture to hold the keyboard and mouse in place so that they don't slide around when you open/close the tray.

I recently bought a racing wheel and needed a way to get my keyboard off of my desk. After looking at lots of options, I found this Defy unit, and immediately saw the reviews mentioning the high quality. I was really hesitant based on the price, which is so high I'd hope a whole desk came with it, but I decided to go for it anyways as I'll always pay for quality.In full transparency, I got an Amazon Warehouse used model and saved a solid $25. The box was trashed, but everything came included and looks brand new. The Warehouse stuff is always a gamble, but in this case it paid off. For $60 after tax, I am so happy with my decision!First of all, this thing is built like a TANK! The rails are solid steel and slide like butter. The platform is made out of some synthetic material, but is super sturdy and solid, it does not flex or bend at all. The clamps are insane, they could probably support my weight, let alone this keyboard tray. Super well built and over-engineered, way better than any built-in keyboard tray I've ever seen included even with high end desks. If you currently have a keyboard tray that came with your desk, throw it out and get the Defy!Install was super easy. They include thick rubber rings and pads that provide soft contact points on both ends of the brackets. I had zero concern about damaging my desk. The instructions were very clear and super easy to follow. It comes with an Allan key, but you'll need a Phillips head screwdriver. Once I put it together, it took 5 seconds to mount, super easy and will be easy to move in the future if needed.Overall, while this unit is very expensive, it's worth the money and you won't find something more quality than this. Spare no expense, and get the tray that will outlive the desk it's attached to. If I ever need another, I won't hesitate to buy this again. Just buy it!

I saw someone praising this "Defy Desk" brand in a review of one of the multitudes of knock-off products (you know—the ones where they steal photos from a real brand).After locating this American-made family-run business, I read every single review, analyzed the photos, and noted the various complaints—even those found within the 4-star reviews.The CHIEF COMPLAINT that I was seeing (repeatedly) was the shortage of vertical space between the tray and the underside of the table-for the keyboard, mouse, and your hands.The reviews also mentioned two small, what I consider "nuisance" complaints:1) The "backstop" not going all the way across the back of the tray (so the mouse pushes back and falls off the tray)2) The tray rolling back in while typingI figured I could find ways to remedy those minor issues. What I was looking for was a STURDY, quality build, a tray that doesn't "bounce" while you type.I did some measuring, and took the $79.99 chance.When it arrived, I was immediately impressed at how well it was packaged in the manufacturer's box. And it was heavy! I carefully removed the parts and was relieved to find a very thick SOLID PLASTIC tray: ¾" thick! (It is NOT particle board/MDF as some recent fake negative reviews state.)>> PROSIt's very sturdy, definitely won't "bounce" or shake when typing.Metal roller bearings in the metal slider tracks for a smooth glide.Hefty machined aluminum powder-coated "elbow" brackets that clamp solidly to your table top.Fitted machine screws that lock into embedded sockets on the underside of the tray. (It's not possible to "over" tighten those screws unless you are simply a brute. Once they are "locked" in, they are NOT going to loosen and fall out, even in an earthquake.)It has a slightly "pebbled" surface to keep your keyboard from skating around.Note: It is 32" wide from one clamp's edge to the opposite clamp on the table top. It's WIDE!ASSEMBLYIt's fairly simple to put together, but they really should hire a good tech writer to redesign the assembly sheet. The exploded diagrams may confuse the spatially challenged. :) Hint: look at the final few images first to visualize the end result. They also provide a link to a YouTube video on the printed instruction sheet, or search "Defy Desk Keyboard Installation" to find the company's official video. Take your time, and you'll only need to do it once. (You DO have your own ratchet screwdriver with Allen bits, yes? I always toss those right-angle Allen "wrenches" that come with these types of "furniture" products.)The key to good assembly: Don't over tighten screws.DO clamp tightly to the actual table. NOTE: If one clamp is too loose, it can cause the whole unit to be skewed at an angle (on the horizontal plane) which will in turn cause one side or the other of the tracks to jam up. If you're having that issue, check both clamps on the table and be sure they are tightened evenly. (It also helps to have a level desk.) It took me about 40 minutes to get it all carefully assembled and mounted.>> CONS (only one, but it requires a modification!)I placed my keyboard and mouse on the tray… and immediately got that sinking feeling you get when you know it's not going to work. Why? Because there was only about ¼" clearance from the top of my input devices and the underside of the table. (Total 2¾" clearance.) I don't have a high-profile keyboard, but my trackball is tall. My knuckles were hitting the table, and I could not fit my hands over the keys with the tray pushed in, definitely not able to work the trackball with the tray even partially pushed in—barely cleared!Not only that, but now my elbows were at a 45° angle reaching UP to the keyboard, instead of the 90° angle needed for PROPER ERGONOMICS—which is the whole POINT of having a keyboard tray! THE TRAY NEEDS TO BE LOWER. This could be very easily remedied if "Part G"—the elbow portion of the clamp, were just 1½" longer.I really wanted this unit to work out, especially because it was built so very, VERY well. So I reached out to the company, praising the quality of their product, explaining the issue stated above, and requesting to order longer parts or "extensions" to lower the tray. Four days and no response, reached out again and got a reply: "Thank you for your email. I have passed this along to our manufacturing team but unfortunately, this requires new tooling which will take many months. We completely understand if you need to return it. In the meantime, we will be working on improving our keyboard tray."Well, I still did not want to return this tray. I am persistent!>> THE RESOLUTIONI mentioned my dilemma to a handyman-type friend and he said "Bring that part to a good MACHINE SHOP and have them FABRICATE NEW PARTS at the size you need. It shouldn't cost very much."That's exactly what I did. (See PHOTOS.) Cost me $45 for the new pair of bracket "elbows" (replacing "Part G") that are 1½" longer than the original parts, and now the tray sits at exactly the height I need for perfect ergonomics—with no more knuckle-banging!I wish I could contact all the other reviewers who had this same issue and tell them about this easy solution. Hopefully this review will help inform future potential buyers. And maybe this review will even ALERT THE MANUFACTURER to this simple solution.>>The other two "NUISANCE" issues were REMEDIED by:1) Attaching a firm strip of board at the backstop on the mouse side, to prevent the mouse from flying off the back of the tray2) Attaching a very large binder clip to one side of the tracks (see PHOTO) after I pull the tray out-to keep it from rolling back in while typing.FINAL THOUGHTS: I think this is still the very best keyboard tray available on the market today. The fit & finish is superb. It's hefty & sturdy, and I expect it to last a very, very long time. Total cost with the trips to the machine shop for extra parts was higher than planned, but I'm OK with that. I've been using this "Defy Desk" keyboard tray every day for 4 months now, and I would still recommend this product—if you don't mind getting parts fabricated to make the ergonomics work.(What I'm NOT ok with is that you can't get the one-year WARRANTY unless you write a review on Amazon. That should NOT be a requirement to obtain a warranty. And I've probably even voided the warranty anyway, by changing out parts.)