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4.5
I got this to hang up in our living room so we could see the dates and times for us to move around. The marker that came with it was already dry so I had to wait and find a set of markers that would work and not bead up on the surface of the board. Target's U brand markers work perfectly as a heads up for anyone looking for replacement markers. I hung it up with 3 command strips and it's been firmly hung on the wall.***Overview***For the past 6 years I have used paper wall calendars for EVERYTHING and just decided to go with this alternative for this year. After spending far longer than any human should spend researching dry erase wall calendars (a few days and probably a good 4-5 hours before making a decision), I landed on this gem from Board Dudes. The calendar is true to size (16"x20") with a 5/16" border and the individual days measure roughly 2 1/4" side by 2 1/2" tall, providing ample room for notes if using a fine tip marker.Delivered, it comes with:- the calendar- a paper sheet with ruler markings for marking where to drill holes in the wall (if you attach it that way)- dry wall anchors and screws- one fine tip marker (good quality) and clip to attach marker to calendar- 2 magnets***Pros***- ample writing space- rigid material- strong magnets (not the cheap stuff most of the competitors use)- relatively good marker (and has a fine tip which is good for this calendar)- best organizational setup out of any of the calendars I came across- Easy to clean, unlike many cheap dry erase boards (trust me, I have 4 dry erase boards in my room, all from different manufacturers, different sizes, and for different purposes, plus, I write on other peoples' whiteboards almost daily in my line of work)***Cons***- A little bit pricey, but it's definitely worth the few extra bucks- Mounting is easy, but because you basically put the screws in the wall and then slide the calendar (which has 2 washer shaped prongs on the back that you bend out and then slip over the screw heads) onto the screws, the top of the calendar sticks out a little further than the bottom. I remedied this by adding some 2 sided foam tape on the bottom to level it out and keep the board rigid to the wall.Overall, a good buy and I can tell it is going to hold up for a solid amount of time. Let me save you the time of researching other calendars, BUY THIS ONE.The Marker was missing - looks like someone ripped the package open to get it. This is a common complaint within the reviews. Perhaps the marker needs to be placed elsewhere on the board rather then the top when shipping. Disappointed about that. The size and board were what my daughter desired for her work schedule. Have not been able to test it to see how it reacts to being written on or if it wipes clean. If anyone screens these.....would like a marker to be sent.Great marker board- marker that came with it is bone dry. Disappointed…It was a gift for a college studentI really like the set up on this dry erase board- it was a replacement for one I had for years…. I like this so much better!!These days, COVID-19 and the Election hoopla and everything else has ended up with our lives in a bit of disarray. My fiancée and I got this to help us get things back on track and stay ahead of what we needed to take care of and follow up on.Once it arrived, it was super easy to put up on the wall, all I needed was a power drill (As I hate dealing with adhesives and do not generally trust adhesives to do the trick when screws are much more durable and long-lasting) and a level to make sure it was perfectly aligned, and it's been working like a charm so far, helping us get stuff done and on time! I'd include a picture but there's already a ton of personal information on it, so just take my word for it: it definitely does the job!It has a reasonable size for a home office. I like that it is magnetic. The marker has so thin tip that it is useless for the wall board. I will use it on my dry erase desk where I can see the writing close enough. The mounting is useless. Thin hooks, flatly aligned with the back surface. How to hang them on the screws? The instructions are nicely made in a form of a ruler. But they seem to be related to another product talking about predrilled holes (?). Came with a small dent even though it was well packed. Never mind. In overall I like it because I need it.Was EXACTLY what I was looking for!! Super cute and easy to hang on the wall!I do recommend a little peice of foam tape on the bottom after it’s hung on the wall if you care a lot about your wall paint! STILL PERFECT WITHOUT IT! I bought markers separately and love itThis board is really good quality, but with a couple of damages to no fault of the deliver person. The box it was delivered in was perfectly in tact. There is a small scrape on the top and the bottom right corner of the frame is bent a bit. The board itself is a good thickness and sturdy. The pen it comes with it nicely pointed so you can write pretty neatly and small in each calendar day. The magnetic quality is great because I can attach magnetic whiteboard pens that I already have to it. Aside from the scratch/bent frame, the only negative thing is it comes with 2 drywall screws and plugs, when it would be better to have the option to hang it with a wire in the back (then only one hole in the wall vs. two). Thankfully I have the wire from an ikea picture frame that I used to hang it up, though now the wire is visible when the calendar is hanging. The square magnets that it came with is great for using the whiteboard marker on it too.The material is very thin than the dots to write the month number is so tiny might as well not had a dot a small square would have been better. A look so the shopping packaging was terrible it arrived dinted still usable but if I’m paying that much money for something I prefer it to be in good conditionI purchased this board to help get me back onto Fitness Track.The Vinyl Chalkboard I was using no longer erased and was a pain - so back to good old fashioned white board it was.This board is a really decent size for the price point.The sleek brushed silver frame is metal and sturdy, including two built in holders for nails or wall fasteners of your choice.2 magnets are included for hanging notes/pictures/inspiration/etc. They are made from a hrd acrylic and are square. Nothing fancy, but a nice add on. 1 Dry erase marker is also included - and so far it's working well.It's only missing a dry eraser!The board has 5 weeks of the month, to which I just put the date in the circle, and my fitness activity of the day in the larger white quares.I've colour coded them with Board Dudes Markers purchased separately, and use the Notes section as my colour legend.It's simple yet effective.And erases well after 30 days!Pen clip showed up broken. Would have been nice if the marker had a magnet to stick to the board. Also to include 3M strips for mounting along with screws. I mistakenly assumed there would be magnets attached to the back for optional mounting to the fridge. One of the reasons I purchased. I'll have to add those myself. Should be made clear in the add I think. Otherwise looks good I think it will serve its purpose.
