This computer cabinet is a tremendous bargain! I've bought plenty of furniture requiring assembly from PB, C&B and yes, even the good old Scandinavian standby (I'm not certain if we're allowed to mention names) and this cabinet/desk is MUCH better quality than any of the above.Yes, it will take quite a long time to assemble. It took me about 5 hrs working alone. To be fair, I did take my time and took several breaks - not to mention I was watching TV at the same time =) BUT the assembly is not difficult. Every piece it lettered, and the hardware is numbered. They even pack each type of hardware in it's own numbered bag so you do not have to dig through a pile of screws looking for the right size. They also pack extra hardware so if you drop a screw you do not have to go crawling around your floor looking for it.Although the assembly time is long I do not see this as a problem. I'd rather take more time to assemble a good sturdy, well designed piece than have a flimsy piece of junk.The quality is amazing for this price, and even for a much higher price. If I get any liquid on my C&B furniture (which costs much more than this!) and let it set there for more than 10 seconds the veneer starts peeling off. This cabinet does not have the same problem.I also did not have the problem that some reviewers had with the gap in the doors. I did notice when attaching the hinges to the doors themselve that if I kept the hinge closed while attaching it to the door, the doors did not line up well. This is hard to explain and will make sense when you have the hinges in hand. Just remember - keep the hinges open (flat) when screwing them onto the doors.The color of the desk is a very nice walnut and not the super dark espresso brown I was thinking it would be. I HIGHLY recommend this item. You will not be dissapointed.