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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)
Posted by: WILLIAM N.
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a very heavy piece. The mounting points are not a distance that matches up to the studs in our house walls. Otherwise I love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Tru Red templates whiteboard
on May 14, 2024
Posted by: J.S.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love my Tru Red Whiteboard! I will say It is very heavy and definitely requires two people for the installation part. Once it’s up the templates are extremely easy to switch out I mainly use the calendar sheet and with the spacious size I can easily have notes written up there along with the days tasks which is amazing for me. I have mine installed in my home office in the event I need to just clear it and use during a brainstorm session it’s cleans away with ease I really appreciate the versatility with this. It is a shame it only comes with one marker but that is such a minor complaint overall I highly recommend this whiteboard to anyone who may need more organization in the work place or to even use to coordinate the household members schedules/chores the possibilities are endless with this!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Premium Dry Erase
on April 30, 2024
Posted by: A.J.
from Saint Charles
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall I'm thoroughly impressed with the Tru RED Templated Whiteboard. The glass design is akin to something from a modern office space making it both functional and stylish. The templates are a great feature for someone who isn’t committed to a specific use case for their whiteboard. They're incredibly easy to use and switch out allowing for seamless transitions between different projects or presentations. Plus the variety of templates available cater to various user specific needs. That said if you’re planning to use it as a monthly calendar that you reference back to you’ll have to erase your dates and entries to make way for something new you’re working on. Once I decided to mount the white board versus prop it up against the wall I realized I could flip the board with a little effort and work off the backside while maintaining my calendar. The board is very heavy though so it may be difficult for some to do so. Aside from the weight itself installing the whiteboard was a breeze. The instructions were clear and the process was straightforward. I chose to place it in my home office where it's become a focal point for my schedule and commitments. The included accessories and tray are pretty decent. The marker although only comes with one is comfortable to hold. The erasers feel nice and are made of metal. They also have a good weight to them. Being magnetic they double as a way to pin up something to the board. I would have liked it if the marker was magnetic as well. The tray keeps everything organized but I removed it so I could flip back and forth with it mounted to my wall. The Tru Red Templated Whiteboard definitely meets a lot of my needs. It’s a premium version of the classic whiteboard with a lot more versatility and functionality. It’s a standout version amongst alternatives.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Interesting Concept
on April 29, 2024
Posted by: A.I.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first opened my glass whiteboard I was super excited. I immediately became a little nervous that I could easily break it since it is all glass. I am a teacher and I love that it has several different templates. Right now I have it set up in my office at home with the calendar template but I plan on bringing it to my classroom next school year once we move buildings. I love that it has a graph template since I am a math teacher. In the photos you can see some of the other templates that are available. I also love that if you take out the templates you are left with a white background so that it can be used as a plain whiteboard. Before I realized that the marker that it comes with says "Glass Dry Erase Marker" I used some other dry erase markers that I had at home. They do not erase well so I highly recommend using the marker that it came with. One critique that I have is the way the writing looks if you are looking at slight angle. You can see a shadowy reflection of the writing due to the glass. I have not yet mounted it on the wall because I have not decided on the location I want it at home. I might wait until I bring it to my classroom to mount it. It comes with the necessary accessories to mount it 1 black marker and 2 magnets that are also erasers. I do wish that it came with more than one marker especially one of another color.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Amazing innovation for productivity
on April 28, 2024
Posted by: jhljhl
from San Mateo
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've never seen anything like this whiteboard and I love it! It comes with 6 templates that I was instantly inspired to use. It's really easy to swap templates and I love that there is dedicated storage in the back for them. (Pro-tip for installation: make sure you leave ample room on at least one side to swap templates in and out!) I could definitely see a crafty person making their own templates. I'd absolutely be interested in buying additional templates — like a storyboard layout or even just different fonts and color schemes to match my office decor. It also comes with a marker and two magnets though a magnetic eraser would have been nice to include. A vertical version would also be really cool! Installation is straightforward but you'll likely need an extra set of hands since the glass is heavy duty. There is an included mounting template which is a great idea but ultimately not the most precise since there are no markings included for where to drill. I ended up just measuring on my own. It also would have been ideal for the holes to be 32" apart instead of 34-7/16" apart (to hit two sets of studs) but it does still feel sturdy with drywall anchors on one side.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
TRU RED templated whiteboard
on April 28, 2024
Posted by: C.P.
from Pinson
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was fortunate to receive the TRU RED templates whiteboard through the Stellar Review group in exchange for my honest feedback. This white board is stunning. The glass brings an element if elegance to a whiteboard that I never thought possible. The templates are versatile boasting grids graphs weekly calendars as well as task triaging columns. The glass erases easily and cleanly leaving no stains behind. I can pivot from rounding meeting demonstrations to daily to do lists in a flash. Tye templates are suoer wleasy to switch and are made of durable plastic. I would hands down recommend this board for business or home organization. I would have given this board a and ecstatic 5 stars if it were not for the difficult installation. You definitely need two people to hang this board due to the heavy weight of the glass. The instructions discussed a template for drilling holes but my box had no template. The holes must be precise or you can not hang this board. I drilled several holes trying to get it just right and then came the slightly convoluted screws that have to go through the glass. There is no wiggle room on this it has to be perfect or it cannot screw in through the glass. That being said all of my frustrations went out the wi dow when I saw the beautiful finished product. It is now part of the building forever because I will never move it but I do love the sleek design and feel the trouble was well worth the end result which is why I still gave 4 stars. Can we make a lighter version?
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
beautiful polished look
on April 28, 2024
Posted by: Rachel
from Verona
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This whiteboard is absolutely beautiful and the glass design makes it very sturdy. It also gives it a very polished look and I really love the fact that it is magnetic with included magnets and a tray for markers. One of the standout features of this whiteboard is its versatile templates. Not only are they professionally designed but they are also incredibly easy to use and switch out. I like the structured aspect of these templates and the glass design makes everything stand out exceptionally during use. The installation process was the only thing I did not like because the board itself is very heavy. It took two of us and we had to make sure we found the studs in the wall. The template did help during installation but the heaviness of the board was intimidating. I hung this in my home office and it looks great and I have enjoyed using it for planning and projects thus far. I would recommend this to anyone looking to step up their organizational skills at home or home office.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Super Versatile Whiteboard for the whole family
on April 26, 2024
Posted by: E.W.
from Davis
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This whiteboard is extremely versatile. Not only do we use it for all our family needs but it serves as a very useful tool for my day-to-day home office uses. The templates are absolutely brilliant - what a great idea! When installing the actual whiteboard is quite heavy but that just shows the durability of the tempered glass that they use. The Kanban template was a really nice touch that we were both very pleased to see as a common organizing tool for both of us parents. Our kids also love the versatility of the whiteboard being able to add their own engagements and easily write them in. We even have used it as a great way to play board games and have family discussions on our future trip planning as well as with homework. All in all this is a great useful tool for not only the home office but also for the whole family. The bottom tray for pens could be a little stronger of a connection but all in all no problems. We put it in our kitchen which now serves as a key focal point for all our family planning. Great whiteboard for the family!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples