2 comments about Bell'O FP-4224B Flat Panel Audio Video System (Black).

1. A few comments:
   
   -FedEx says the package weighs 87 pounds, not the 21 pounds shipping weight listed on Amazon. The box is heavy, but the unit is well packed.
   
   -Unpacking and assembly should take less than an hour (one person). Instructions are generally clear and easy to follow. Only one Allen wrench (supplied) is needed. A level would also be helpful.
   
   -Instructions error: - Instructions say that brackets use two different screw sizes; in fact, they both use the same size as provided in the box.
   
   -Most difficult instruction: - fitting the screws into the top shelf inserts. Kind of blind and by feel.
   
   -Dumbest instruction:- Move the unit to its final place before installing the glass shelves. However, after the glass shelves are added, work needs to be done behind the unit to secure the shelves so it has to be moved again (twice).
   
   -Moving the completed unit. If you need to reposition the unit after components have been added, note that it has leveling feet and cannot be slid on carpet. Given the weight, it will take one person to lift and hold the TV while two people lift and move the unit and components.
   
   -Hiding wires. It is definitely possible to conceal the connecting wires behind the unit. It may be possible, with effort, to conceal the electrical cords as well.
   
   -Locking shelves. At least one of the earlier Bell'o units had shelves that continually slid off their brackets. This unit actually screws in the top shelf and locks in the other two shelves with a drop in plastic key. Accordingly, the shelves cannot come forward or slip off the frame.
   
   -General appearance. Looks good with clean lines. Because the shelves overlap their frames, the whole installation has a "light" feel and is not as intrusive as some units. It will hold a wide screen TV (up to 100 pounds according to the instructions) AND at least two and possibly four (stacked) components on each of the two lower shelves not to exceed 50 pounds per shelf.
   
   Assembly instructions are available on the Bell'o web site.
   
   Reminder: - Save the instructions. If you ever need to take this unit apart and fail to release the glass shelves first, they could easily break.
   
   We are happy with the purchase.



2. My wife wanted rounded shelf edges and an uncluttered design and we were in agreement (for once) that this was it. It's stable with clean lines and comes well packaged and easy to assemble. We picked one up in the 32" size as well.

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1 comments about Salamander Chameleon Hampton 237 Triple-Width A/V Cabinet (Distressed Black).

1. I did ton's of research, wanting something that would house all my AV equipment (cable box, DVD player, receiver, etc.) so that I could "hide" everything and use it with out having to open and leave the doors open - I also needed something that was really nice looking so that it would pass my "wife" test. This was the product. It was easy to put together, looks great in our family room, it built very well and has ample room for everything. I got the pull out drawer for our DVD's and intend to order another one. I have shown one neighbor the unit - and he is now ordering it too. You won't be able to get something in a store that is as good for any cheaper - spend the money and get this.

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2 comments about Bell'O WAVS-341 Espresso Finish Bent Wood Audio Video Cabinet.

1. When was the last time you bought something, and found it to be much better than you would have expected? Here's your chance. The Bell'o WAVS-341 item is a beautifully constructed example of function, style and craftsmanship of a quality that is hard to find at any price. I recommend this unit and the Bell'o brand wholeheartedly, and suggest that anyone who has been disappointed at the quality or aesthetics of the typical box-store television stand give Bell'o a good look. Add to this the fact that you can easily pay more for an unattractive, disposable-quality stand, and this piece is an amazing value.
   
   We picked the Bell'o WAVS-341 television stand after an exhaustive online and brick-and-mortar search for a well-made, solid cabinet with clean lines and a bit of style. After perusing cheap particle board junk at a well-known Swedish furniture outlet we normally like and $1,800 particle board junk in the local department store, and a and finding nothing that even seemed functional, we found the Bell'o line on the Internet and were immediately impressed.
   
   We liked the solid wood construction, and the mid-century modern look of the bent wood frame and legs of the WAVS-341, and found the lowest price by about $100 here on Amazon. We ordered it, and it has exceeded our highest expectations.
   
   The unit came packed beautifully in a large *heavy* box and arrived in perfect condition. As mentioned, this is a large, heavy box (something like 180 lbs.) that FedEx brought to my door using a pallet and pallet jack, so expect to need some help getting inside, or open the box where it is and carry the individual pieces inside.
   
   Assembly took some time and some care, and really requires two people due to some complexity in aligning everying when assembling the bent wood pieces. I managed it on my own, but was lucky not to bung up the finish. However, all of the necessary hardware was included and impeccably labeled, and the directions were crystal clear and easy to follow. Once completed, the table felt like the most solid piece of furniture you could wish for. Everything aligns precisely and locks firmly into place. The only tools I needed were a screwdriver and the Allen wrench included in the package. I used a palm-sized electric screwdriver that also has Allen screw bits that sped things up considerably.
   
   In putting the unit together, you notice first-rate details, like the rotating cams that lock the back panel firmly into place. Even the little monogramed "Bell'o" medallion that is normally out of sight is beautiful and clearly well-made. The cord organization system is simple, consisting of slots in the back panel and two flexible cable keepers that attach to the back of the unit, but it works well and keeps things neat. Bear in mind that this unit is close to the ground, so despite its excellent design, you will have stoop a bit to get all your cords and wires sorted out.
   
   Our 52" LCD television weighs 67 pounds, and does not cause the slightest visible flex in the top shelf of the unit, which I believe is rated at 120 pounds. It looks absolutely great, it's rich veneered wood gleaming sleekly but unostentatiously beneath the television. The tv and the new stand looked so good that we felt the need to paint and decorate the living room a little better just to keep up.
   
   As for the price, once you start looking, you realize that 1) you almost can't find anything this beautiful and well-made in a store to start with, and 2) if you can, it's likely to cost much more. I recently saw something similar, but unquestionably less beautiful, in a Scandanavian / modern type furniture store for much more. Department stores are worse, and will happily charge you two thousand dollars for anonymously styled particle board.
   
   I don't write a lot of reviews on items I buy from Amazon -- and I don't generally gush like this over consumer purchases. But in this case, I was amazed at how difficult it was to find a decent, functional, well-made example of a product that most Americans need, and for that matter, it's difficult to find ANY furniture that is built right out of quality materials, looks good, functions well, and doesn't cost several thousand dollars.
   
   Bell'o not only covers that in spades, but has that even more hard-to-find quality -- the feeling that someone actually designed and built this item with pride, and with a determination to do a good job. And with *artistry*. Style. Taste. Craftsmanship. These words don't apply to many things the average person can buy anymore. I wish these guys made regular household furniture, because I'd buy a houseful of it. I'd like to shake the hand of the man or woman who designed and built this thing, and then agreed to sell it for such a reasonable price. In lieu of that, I offer my humble five-star review of the "Bell'o WAVS-341."



2. The stand is great. However, there was some damage, minor, but damaged. My big complaint was with the way it was shipped. Came FedEx and the shipper required a signature, meaning I had to be there. This required me to take a day off from work, wasting a vacation day. I called the company that I bought it from asking if they would change the signature requirement. Person I talked with as rude and completly unconcerned about me having to take the day off. I would buy TV stand again. However, I will never do business with Wholesale Connection again.

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