Atlantic Element Media Storage Rack (UPDATED)- Holds Up to 230 CDs or 150 DVDs, Contemporary Wood & Metal Design with Wide Feet for Greater Stability, Maple (UPDATED)

Just got this last weekend. I made a mistake while putting it together that made it take about an hour to finish. However it is entirely possible to put the media rack together with one person and a screwdriver - some pieces are easier than others to do one handed (one hand on the structure, one on the screwdriver). You definitely need the screwdriver, otherwise putting it together would be impossible. Also I would suggest looking through the entire instructions first and matching up the pieces. I matched up the pieces but only read the first page to get started. Once I got to the second page I realized I had made a big mistake and had to start all over. This is the first wood (instead of entirely metal) media rack I've bought and I was a bit worried it wouldn't look as good. I bought the dark colored rack and am pleasantly surprised with how nice it looks. It matches the rest of my furniture and even the metal media racks I already had~ As to the media it holds I would say 150 is about right. I haven't counted up how many dvds I fit on it but it is full with a lot of singles and a smattering of box sets. The singles fit on all of the shelves without any issues, as long as they did not have a slipcover. Slipcovered dvds still fit but are a bit tighter and you might worry about the paper getting damaged. For sets that are the size of dvd singles (e.g. thinpacks in a paper sleeve) they fit as well as the slipcovered dvds did. Blurays had plenty of room to move around. I did put several regular (non-thinpack) dvd boxsets on the top. I was a bit worried that everything was going to topple over when I did that, since my boxsets are quite heavy when compared to singles. However the rack has stayed completely stable, even though it is a bit top heavy. I've been checking it occasionally to make sure it is not leaning or moving and can report back that it has not moved at all or even rocked back and forth. I have it on a hardwood floor, so people with carpet might have a different experience. I also wanted to mention that the box this thing comes in is small and heavy, very different size when compared to the metal media racks. It is in two halves when it ships to you and you have to use screws to put the two pieces together. I was worried that would make it unstable but I tested it before adding the dvds and found that the connection was solid. In fact I think this wood media rack is more stable than the metal media racks I have - which did not come in halves (just very long poles). It also has a nice sleek look when compared to the metal media racks.

I am a fan of DVDs and video games, I had a smaller rack but I ended up needing to get something else to supplement all of my media. This is a great choice for the money. Yes, the wood is cheap, it is flimsy and could probably fall apart very easily. But, if you are looking for something that is going to hold a substantial amount of media, this could be something you are looking for. 1. It has sliding dividers and I love it! This can be used to help hold media that doesn't go all the way to the end, or maybe you have video games or cds that begin on the rack. Either way, it is very useful. The only con to that is it will take away a slot for a dvd, but I love it. 2. It isn't too big. It fit my dimensions very well and doesn't go up too high and look awkward. 3. Box sets seems to be things people are having trouble with. However, I did not, my box sets fit well enough. Some cons: - Seems like it could be easily broken. You would definitely want to remove all the media if you are moving it around. I've shifted it some and do not trust it if I had to move it far (it's only around half full right now).

Recently I had tried to put all my DVDs in a huge DVD portfolio, and putting all my DVD cases in the attic. I ended up hating the setup and wanted to setup my DVDs on display again. My collection wouldn't fit on the one case I already had (part of the reason I had tried removing the cases), so I needed to get a new stand. Eventually I settled on this one because it looked most similar to the one I already had that I'd purchased long ago. The stand isn't too hard to put together. It takes some time, but it's not difficult, and the instructions were easy enough to follow. It holds as many DVDs as my larger case does, or just about, which is fantastic. If you need a DVD case, this one isn't bad. Unfortunately, there are a couple negatives. 1. For one thing, the little arms that go on the rods in the back that you can use to hold your DVDs in place if you don't have a full row... they do not always stay in place. It has 5 shelves, and 1 of them is really sturdy and holds DVDs, 1 is ok but not great, and the other 3 slide around so easily that they do not help hold DVDs in on incomplete rows. 2. There are little wooden pieces to go in the holes where the screws are to cover them up and fill the whole. At least half of them didn't fit properly. Some wouldn't go in, some would fall right out, half stayed put. Not a huge deal to me but it might matter to you. 3. Last but not least, this shelf is VERY compact. There is just enough room for a whole DVD case on each row from top to bottom. Unfortunately, while building mine, I must have turned one of the screws too tight because the stand is very slightly lop-sided. This also isn't a big deal to me except that it makes part of the middle row NOT tall enough for a DVD case anymore. If I can figure out the problematic screw(s), I might be able to loosen them and get use of that space back. For now, I'm put Blu-Ray cases there instead, but it's right in the middle of all my DVDs and isn't how I wanted it setup. If you just keep in mind you'll likely get what you pay for and aren't looking for anything showy, this may suit your needs. Just be mindful when you tighten up the screws to try to make sure the whole thing stays straight so you don't run into the problem I have.

Sure a nice little shelf for movies in a little space. Sure can't buy these anymore in stores so definitely worth it and easy to put together but not a premium item for some just good enough for what ya need

A decent looking media rack. Needed some help for assembly as not too easy for one person. Holes may not match, so needed some trial and error. Update: some disc not secured properly with the divider. May need to fill up with more disc.

Does the job.

It is not a sturdy as the description or picture suggests however it does the job

Los acabo de armar y quedaron muy bien, unos pequeños detalles de ajuste en su cuadratura pero nada mayor, no inclui los topes en el armado ya que iban a llenarse ambos, hasta me hizo falta otro.