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TRU RED - TRU RED Templated Magnetic Glass Dry-Erase Whiteboard, 3' x 2' (TR62139)
Average customer rating
4.4
(29 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
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Customer Reviews for TRU RED - TRU RED Templated Magnetic Glass Dry-Erase Whiteboard, 3' x 2' (TR62139)
Customer Rating
4
Very Good but not perfect
on April 24, 2024
Posted by: Hans
from Snellville
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Form Function I would rate this product a 4 overall. I will break the review down into two areas Form and function and speak to each of these. Form: the heavy glass finish is beautiful stylish easy to use and to clean. It’s a great size to allow for my team brainstorming sessions using the template documents notably I really like the Kanban template. I like all the templates but they are also a slight con to my review. The instructions to mount are easy to use and I had the tools needed to mount so that was a breeze. The mounting template is a nice touch in helping align the board to where I wanted it on my wall. Side note: the dry erase marker came damaged and had ruptured before delivery. Luckily I have my own marker. Function: the functionality of the board is novel and useful. I like that there are different templates and I don’t need to draw them on the board and then have to erase and redraw later if I am using the board for something else. All of the templates are good and serve useful functions however when I shift from calendar to graph I end up erasing the calendar dates and important appointments. Then I need to write them back in later. I did this twice and quickly got irritated by this process. Not sure if the material the templates are made from allow me to use marker so I can set the dates and then go back and forth from calendar to the other templates. The calendar template may need a do over or maybe change it to another template altogether. It’s a minor nuisance that doesn’t really hurt the board because I have a calendar notebook so I just won’t use the calendar template going forward. Overall: I really like the board and it will get a ton of use.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Sleek whiteboard for your home and office needs
on April 24, 2024
Posted by: highchair
from Muncie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The TRU RED Templated Whiteboard offers so much in such a small amount of space! The 6 template designs that come with the board allow for versatility of use and purpose. The template designs were easy to slide in and out. The glass frame design provides a sleek and modern exterior to look classy in most any setting! The templates each were unique in function - making it a tool that could be used frequently in meetings or for planning. One challenge would be if you needed to use two tools or if you weren't done using one tool before needing to reference another. (For example if I was using the month calendar template as designed and had written my dates and plans on the glass but then wanted to use one of the other templates I would have to erase all of my writing to use an alternate template). Since the templates were made of a good material it would be probably be possible to potentially write directly on the template forms before sliding them into the frame - but that would increase the potential smudge and mess inside the frame. However if you wanted to more permanently change the template with a permanent marker or something this could be a useful solution. As far as installation the board is fairly heavy so it needs to be installed properly on a decent wall. I appreciated how the kit came with nearly everything you'd need to install including tape a paper mounting guide easy materials and clear instructions. All you need to do is make sure you have a second human available to help hold and install as well as the tools indicated. Due to the weight of whiteboard it does require that you use a mounting piece in each of the 4 corners including dry wall anchors - making it a pretty permanent (and very sturdy) piece to hang up. This is good when considering that you'll be pulling the templates in and out of the sides and putting slight pressure on the whiteboard when writing. I put the whiteboard in our living space to use during virtual meetings and also primarily as our family calendar. Love how it looks! I would suggest not putting anything too bulky below it - as it makes writing neatly on the glass a bit challenging once installed. Also if you plan to use for virtual meetings or take pictures of templates during use you will want to consider how lights and windows may impact reflection off of glass surface. I sometimes get a glare or reflection and may need to adjust lights or angle of computer/camera to be able to see board well. The board comes complete with magnets and a marker making it instantly ready for use! I didn't personally keep the tray attached because I have so much storage around the board that i just put the marker in the dresser drawer below but i think its great that its included because it makes it so easy to keep the marker right with the board for easy and immediate use. Great sleek-looking whiteboard for your home and office needs!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Organization Tool
on April 24, 2024
Posted by: Longll45
from Antioch
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I struggle with organization. I am constantly writing to-do lists and losing them or putting them in an app and forgetting to check them. I’m always looking for something that will keep my to-dos front and center without having a bunch of sticky notes everywhere. This whiteboard is great for that. Currently I have it set up for Kanban organization but it has so many options! You can change the background of the whiteboard to a Kanban board or a priority matrix. Or if you would rather see your to-dos by date it can do a monthly or weekly calendar. The flexibility is what makes this great. Right now I’m working on a bunch of projects with no specific deadlines so Kanban works great. But next month I may change it out as other things become priorities and I have more due dates. It’s so easy to change the background – they just slide in and out. I have the whiteboard set up in my office and it is definitely a professional addition. The glass design makes it so easy to clean – no worries about the white eventually getting streaked with dry erase marker (this seems to happen no matter how well I clean regular whiteboards). I do wish that it came with a completely blank background but the graph or dotted ones do allow more flexibility. The accessory tray is sturdy a little hard to snap into place but now I know its not going anywhere. Overall this is a great tool for someone like me who needs to have a visible but neat and professional way to stay organized.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Heavy and Durable
on April 24, 2024
Posted by: N.H.
from Jamesburg
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] TRU RED Templated Whiteboard is extremely durable but heavy too! It requires two people to install it and I feel it should be installed professionally. Otherwise the provided installation template the whiteboard was easy to install. The glass design is sleek and modern white adds to any office or in my case home office. I do wish this had some magnetic features so that I could attached important things to the whiteboard. The templets are great and switch out very easy I would like it if there was a closed off sections of one of the sides to prevent the other templets from falling out. The included accessories and tray is a great feature and addition to the white board. I like organization at this has it all! I didn't like the dry erase marker that came included it smeared and bled. I would recommend a different dry erase marker to use. Thanks to Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me to try this white board!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Awesome Whiteboard
on April 23, 2024
Posted by: A.B.
from Grove
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first iverall impression of the TRU RED Templated Whiteboard was "Wow!" This whiteboard is very well made and shouts "high quality". I love the glass design which makes it easier to keep totally clean and nice looking. The templates were great with a good variety of needed templates to work in the modern office. The templates were very easy to switch out. I put the whiteboard in my office on a wall near my desk. It looks great! The accessories and tray were very nice. The only drawback with the whiteboard was the installation because the glass is very heavy for me to install. Otherwise with the provided installation template the whitweboard was easy to install.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Glass Whiteboard
on April 23, 2024
Posted by: L.S.
from Raleigh
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this board. It is a lot heavier than I expected. I’m used to the older style of whiteboards rather than that glass and this style with the glass is a lot heavier than the other style. I love the glass! It writes so much smoother and cleans easier and better than a traditional whiteboard. I love the look of the board on the wall too. It looks clean sleek and modern. Installation was a bit intimidating with how heavy the board is but all the supplies were included and the instructions were clear. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be once I got started. I appreciated that the instructions were so clear and everything was provided that I needed to mount. It seems like it is strongly mounted now and should not have any issues with it coming down. This whiteboard comes with templates which I liked. I’m currently using the calendar template. They are easy to put in and add a nice feature that lets you use the whiteboard in different ways. Overall I really like this whiteboard and am happy having it to be able to use.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Clean Alternative to a Whiteboard
on April 23, 2024
Posted by: Kylie H.
from Blue Springs
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how sleek this whiteboard is. It looks professional and clean on the wall and doesn’t turn into an eyesore with smudges or dents all over it like a typical whiteboard would. The templates are a great added feature as they allow you to use the board in multiple ways. My favorite right now is the monthly calendar but I love that they all store inside the board and that they are made of a nice plastic material that won’t get damaged easily. You can also move them all to the back to use a blank whiteboard. The tray is sturdy; however I wish it was the full length of the board. I like to have a lot of markers for color options and the tray is a little short to hold them all. The magnets included look great and have felt on the back to protect the board. It is awesome that you don’t have to sacrifice the magnetic aspect of a whiteboard. I loved the mounting template and the height suggestions included. It made hanging the board a breeze! Overall I love this board for its cleanliness multiple uses with the easy-to-change templates and size. It looks great in my office and is a handy tool to have!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
High Quality board
on April 22, 2024
Posted by: LodisLoves
from Shorewood
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Although I received this board from the Stellar review panel in exchange for my honest review it really did exceed my expectations. This dry erase board is a durable and a high quality piece for any home/office space. It is pretty heavy but I plan to hang the board in my home office to help coordinate my home plans with my work schedule. Because of it's design it make cleaning very easy. I love the different template inserts included. I will mainly use the calendar but I also like some of the other inserts for project planning. The accessory tray completes the design and functionality of the board. I can leave my markers on the tray and don't need to worry about storing them elsewhere. The magnets are also a bonus. I highly recommend this board if you are looking for a large calendar or work board. I can see it lasting many year beyond any alternative. It is a great investment piece to your home/office.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples