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Five Star Reviews: | 55% I'm using this for organic chemistry & its sooo fun and useful September 21, 2017 I'm using this for organic chemistry & its sooo fun and useful! Make sure you use expo dry erase markers. Absolutely no problems with this board. I would say it's worth the money Great quality! August 18, 2017 We love this! I bought it to put on fridge. We all add to grocery list as the week goes on. I just wish it had a place to put a small wipe off towel. Otherwise it's perfect! Never falls off fridge & wipes clean every time! I bought one for my daughter to play with too. I highly recommend! It only mounts with double sided tape! March 21, 2017 Great little board for at a glance organization for my deals (I'm a real estate broker.) I wanted a board that was small that I could take down to write on and then hang back up. I failed to read the description, but be warned--it only comes with mounting with double sided 3M tape. This isn't what I wanted because I wouldn't be able to take it down, so I rigged up a little hanger out of things I had on hand. (I tried to poke a nail hole in the back and that didn't work lol.) still am very very pleased with the board! The marker is actually great too (I thought it would be a cheapo garbage one. See my pics--the black marker writing is the one it came with.) would def buy again, but be prepared on the mounting--that 3M tape will damage walls if you go to take it down! Update: it won't let me upload pics, sorry Excellent board BUT THROW OUT THE MARKER October 12, 2015 Excellent board BUT THROW OUT THE MARKER! The marker that comes with the board left a visible smudge when I tried to erase it. When I tried to write with it for the first time, the ink wouldn't come out and messed up the board. I thought I could erase it, but it barely went away. After some time I got my board cleaned and white again, but the marker seemed like it had been sitting for a while--like a pen that hasn't been used in years. I gave the marker to someone else to use. Maybe they would have better luck. They got the ink to work, but when they erased it it left a grey smudge.Great, astounding board, bad marker. Maybe not all of them are like that. Board Dudes 11x14 inch Metalix Magnetic Dry Erase Board. August 18, 2014 Order was processed and delivered on time. I needed a 'white board' right away to take notes and do some easily changeable outlining. This came with a good lap-sized board with the white coating on one side and a cork type layer on the reverse. It came with a Dry Erase black felt tip pen, and some magnet strips, some adhesive tabs and 2 magnets. The ink wipes away with a dry paper towel. This works for me. Magnetic Dry Erase Board, August 7, 2013 This order goes hand in hand with:Crayola Dry-Erase Magnetic Eraser and 2 Dry-Erase MarkersMelissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden NumbersMelissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden AlphabetI purchase this board solely to jumpstart my 5 year reading level. which is null at the moment so i have a lot of work cut out for us since school starts in a few more weeks.The magnetic board came in just as the product photo displayed (don't understand the "colors may vary") I was hoping on receiving the metallic silver and I did, thank god. Item that came with the board are he dry erase marker, mounting strips and two magnets (I can attach reading materials with no problem)Now I'm taking items out of my box and keep in mind I haven't even remove the shrink wrap from the board and the crayola magnetic dry eraser with 2 dry erase markers (still in its own package) has already magnetize itself to the board. WIN!Tested Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Numbers & Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Alphabet on the board and they held on really well. | 60% Sturdy, cleans well, and you can use other dry erase markers on it! ❤ September 16, 2017 This board is great! It cleans well, and is holding up nicely. I even use other, colored dry erase markers on it too! I use a Clorox wipe to clean it here and there and it looks like new. Like it! Not perfect but for the price. September 14, 2017 Fell the first night had it on the fridge. Put it back up and press on it every few days and no more issues. Very nice and very useful June 4, 2017 will use this by the front door as an aid in the buddy system we're roommates are looking out for each other's welfare. If I don't return at my stated ETA then they will text me and see if I'm alright period and vice a versa. Highly recommend. nice March 16, 2017 I use these for my weekend todo list. I now own three of these because my daughter keeps taking them to draw on. You can write stuff. You can erase the stuff you write. So there ya go. This is a great tool to communicate with your spouse November 30, 2016 Want to prevent from becoming a nagging hubby or wifey? This is a great tool to communicate with your spouse! LOLWe are always on the go so we needed to find something to help us stay on the same page. Like we do with our google calendar, we share it and we always know what is going on with each other in terms of scheduling. ALSO helps us not double book. Same with work at home, grocery or even honey due list. This piece is a great concept for any of these things that will help prevent us from getting into arguments. If things need to get done, then we can just simply write it out and wipe it off when it has already been done. |
Four Star Reviews: | 18% I like the price, the speed of delivery, the product January 7, 2016 It's everything I expected...well, almost...I did sort of expect an eraser at the bottom end of the pen that wasn't there but I found a dampened paper towel works just fine. The magnets to hold things to the board work very well. I attached the board to the wall with the double sided sticky pads and the adherence is really good.the 8 little magnets I'm using on the front of the board. It's very good so far September 24, 2015 The sticky "tape" squares that your supposed to attach to the magnets and the board are gross, they smell nasty and leave a film on your fingers so I would suggest not using that part or wear gloves. I didn't plan on mounting the board or attaching the magnets to use it on a metal surface I got it for doing my math homework and not have to use so much paper. It's very good so far. Great for magnets February 5, 2014 I have been satisfied with the functionality of this board as a wipe board and also as a good place to stick magnets. My son's set of magnetic poetry is on this board, which makes it easy for him to create and recreate with ease. The only drawback we have experienced is with the adhesive squares that are supposed to be used to hang it. They didn't keep the board on the wall securely (but maybe that was partly due to the paint on the wall) so we had to find another way to hang the board. There are no other ways to hang it (i.e. by string or wire) so we had to come up with our own solution. We found that wide Velcro strips attached to the wall and the board work well--it has not fallen off the wall since we hung it using Velcro. Good deal December 22, 2011 I am quite pleased with this dry erase board. It is just the right size to put on your refrigerator without looking tacky. The board arrived in excellent condition without any warping. It lies flat on the fridge and stays in place securely with the four included magnets. I do wish it came with a little eraser too but for the price I can deal without having one. The included dry erase marker writes very well on the board and wipes off cleanly with a paper towel. It also comes with 2 magnets for the front of the board to hang appointment cards and other things. Overall a very good product. Lightweight, great size December 1, 2011 I am very happy with my purchase of this whiteboard. I typically use it for completing my chemistry homework (since I mess up quite often and end up having to erase and start over). The size is excellent, and it allows me to complete about one whole problem per board before needing to erase (which is good for the problems that I have to do) but is portable/comfortable enough to sit on my lap and fit in my backpack (yes, people probably judge me for this). My one complaint resides with the marker... I ended up purchasing the fine point markers with erasers. None of them seem to have enough "ink," but the fine points have a much better writing size and the erasers are a nice feature (although some streaking occurs no matter what - I CAN get this clean with water). Great for the price March 15, 2010 Unfortunately, I can't seem to find a high-end board in these dimensions on Amazon. However, this Board Dudes board works fine.There is some ghosting, but it's minor -- about what I would expect from a high-quality board that was a year or two old.Unlike in the product image, the frame comes stamped with a "Board Dudes" logo.For mounting on cubicle walls, the product recommends stapling 4 small Velcro squares (included) to the cube, sticking the other half of the four Velcro squares to the back of the product, and hoping you got the alignment right to stick it to the wall. It's not the easiest system due to the small size of the Velcro, but it works without leaving a mark.The board is able to hold up its own weight with all its accessories. The magnets, however, are able to hold only 1-2 sheets of standard 8.5x11" copier paper.The included medium-point black marker, while not labeled as low odor, does not smell strongly at all. | 18% Very useful September 14, 2017 great quality. Only 4 star because some of the velcro that came with the packaging came with the peel off tape was on the wrong side making the velcro useless. Other than that, would buy again. Good board but NOT magnetic on back August 21, 2017 It's a nice board. I misunderstood and expected it to be magnetic on the back (to put on a fridge or metal door) but I can add magnets without too much trouble. Board is very nice, but for some reason it is smaller than ... April 13, 2017 Board is very nice, but for some reason it is smaller than I expected more on me due to not paying attention to the size written on the product title. I love it and I have no problems with it February 16, 2017 I had a LOT of issues with getting this to stay on the fridge at first. Every time I put it on, about 15 minutes would go by before I would hear it crash back to the ground. After repeatedly going through this about 5 or 6 times, I then moved it to the SIDE of the refrigerator (I was trying to put it on the front panel of the freezer before) and it hasn't fallen once. I don't know why the location mattered, but now that it's there, I love it and I have no problems with it. Nice, small, white board January 13, 2017 The board looks a bit on the no frills side, but it is quite inexpensive. The adhesive strips attach easily and are holding well several days along. I have not yet needed to wipe any writing off the board, but the marker included and others purchased write very smoothly on the surface. I like that it is magnetic, but do not plan on hanging a bunch of items as I am not confident in the strength of the adhesive strips. If you are in the market for a small, white board, give this one a shot. Same as the one's you buy in store. September 28, 2016 Let's just say, without Amazon Prime, I spent $15 on this white board. I probably could've waited a few days and bought one at the store but the price would've been around the same. It's actually a great board for the price. The quality is pretty good and the size is perfect. I feel like the marker and eraser aren't the best quality... it's one of those 'they'll probably leave marks sooner or later' kinds of things but besides that, it saved me a trip to the store. |
Three Star Reviews: | 11% Good board, dead marker August 17, 2017 Nice board. Kind of wish the magnets came with tape or some way to stick them to the back of the board. The market was super dried out too. Save your money March 1, 2017 Package of 2 turned out to be only a package of 1. Paid double for one. Save your money. I think if it would not have fell then maybe the board would have been a great product for its value May 16, 2016 My purpose of buying this board was to use it for organizing my daily tasks. I put it on the refrigerator and it was okay for the first few weeks. Then one day my son accidentally hit it and as soon as it fell on the floor one of the sides got detached. I think if it would not have fell then maybe the board would have been a great product for its value. Good Board - Bad Pen Holder November 13, 2013 It's perfect for leaving messages, making short lists, or posting pictures or other things sort of like a bulletin board. It is magnetic and comes with a couple silver magnets for holding things on it. The adhesive mounting is plenty strong.One big downside: The plastic clip that holds the pen on the top of the board lasted only two days in our office. It's flimsy and brittle and quickly broke away, so plan on a different way to keep a dry erase pen handy. "Meh" at best July 6, 2013 The magnets for this are worthless, both the ones supposed to attach it to something metal and the useless round ones meant to hold something to the board itself. If you're lucky, you might get one post-it note to stick.I had to go out and buy a 5-pack of magnets and contact cement them to the back of the board to get it to stick to anything at all.The only thing going for it is that it's cheap... but hey, you get what you pay for. You get what you pay for March 24, 2012 I wanted a cheap white board to go on my fridge and that is exactly what I got. The board looks nice and is the perfect size. Unfortunately, the magnetism wasn't strong enough to hold it on my fridge and thus it just slid right down the door. I decided to correct this by adding magnets. I bought these Magnets -Economy 1/2" Round Disc with Adhesive Backing~ 250 Pcs! costing me another $15. I attached the magnets to the back of the board and now it works great. The board comes with a marker. The marker came apart when I pulled the lid off. So I had to get another marker. Now I have a great white board that fits perfectly on my fridge and a marker that works, so I am quite happy. But I probably could have spent $25-30 on a quality product and saved myself the time and hassle it took to make this one work. | 9% Will look into getting a better quality one September 29, 2017 I guess you get what you pay for. The board works as expected. My only issue is the included hardware to attach this item to a wall does not work , our kept falling down and eventually broke , i just threw this away . Will look into getting a better quality one. The marker ran out of ink pretty quickly, but you can buy more wipe off ... September 21, 2017 The marker ran out of ink pretty quickly, but you can buy more wipe off markers. It's a good size and erases well. The eraser gets dirty after a while so now I use a separate eraser. Great white board July 9, 2017 Great white board, it was bigger than expected. Only negative is the markers I have don't look solid on it. There's like bubbles when i write on it but the upmarket it came with works. Misleading Description April 29, 2017 Description is misleading. The board is NOT magnetic and, thus, will not mount to refrigerator or other like surfaces. It comes with a tiny magnet so that you can mount a piece of paper to it. Good size tablet. Marker did not work. March 24, 2017 Good size tablet. I got the 11 X 14 size. Fits my needs. The only thing I was not happy about is the marker didn't work. It was all dried out. Had to buy extras so I was not able to use it right away. so great for bringing it to the library ( I use ... January 7, 2017 One of the edges popped off after a few months of wear and cuts into my wrist if I'm writing on it on a certain angle. Other than that it cleans well and is light weight, so great for bringing it to the library ( I use it to rewrite things I just read and helps me memorize things for dental school). |
Two Star Reviews: | 7% Just Ok... August 28, 2014 Just ok. When I opened the box and unwrapped the product, I realized it was very cheaply made with scuffs all over the silver border and a thin cardboard backing. The board comes with two options for displaying it. You can use the four double sided tape or the magnets. I opted to use the tape as other reviewers stated the magnets weren't strong at all. The only problem with taping it to the fridge is that I can't take it on and off to write on it but I'd rather have it stuck to the fridge then keep sliding down. It's a nice size and easy to write on. The marker that comes with it will probably need to be replaced soon as it's cheap as well. It Works...But It Is Going to Need Some Glue August 11, 2014 I use these for homeschooling my daughters. Like other reviews mentioned, the quality is not great. The back is indeed cardboard with a thin sheet of magnetic dry erase stuffed into the frame in front and not fastened to it at all. The other problem is that the "stylish" frame falls apart at the corners with the slightest bump (none of these parts are glued and they aren't very secure)--and then the cardboard and the dry erase section and everything comes tumbling out. I finally wound up gluing the various sections of the frame to each other last year. And then the board pitted and scratched...But that was kind of expected.And they keep raising the price of this thing and lessening the quality. The first board I purchased had 2 markers and holders (which actually worked!) and an eraser, and the second board was as pictured here. Overall, these are a whole world away from the real school model mini white boards which come in packs of 25 and are a flat sheet with wood composite backing. My advice is to try your office or school supply store instead of ordering this.That being said, I did wind up using these practically every day. I didn't mount them to anything so I can't vouch for or against their hanging quality, but my girls toted them around and we used them on the floor to write on or use magnetic letters with, and they worked ok for that purpose (after the initial repairs).Since I live in a remote area of Alaska and we don't have real stores around here I may wind up purchasing these again for this year, but I hope I can find something a little better. Disappointing Curve in the Whiteboard January 7, 2013 I was looking for a relatively simple whiteboard to replace the one broken during a Christmas party. To my surprise, there weren't many options so we decided to give this one a try despite the four-star review average. Like others have mentioned, the board itself is unfortunately warped. There are only so many things that can go wrong with a whiteboard, and the company has somehow messed this up and continues to ship out defective product. Only three of the four magnets make contact at once. Though it isn't extremely noticeable, I fear the board isn't as secure to the fridge as it should be. $12 isn't worth the hassle of processing a return, so we're going to roll the dice with it. Should this one fall and break, we'll be looking elsewhere for a replacement. Unreliable and messy November 29, 2012 This product is well priced, but that is all that I got out of it, only to lose nerve and the money in the end.It looks well on the photo, but when you place it on a metal fridge, which I assume most people will do when they tape the magnets to the back, there is a good chance that it may not stay there. It broke at the first fall on the wood floor only to shatter small pieces of plastic across the floor where my toddler plays. Why? Because it wasn't flat enough to be able to join all four magnetic corners to the fridge. Why? Well, the board is backed by a cheap cardboard surface, and even the plastic frame couldn't prevent the bending of it. It was well packaged and I used care in taping the back. If that's not enough, then the design is pretty flawed.Needless to say, I removed the plastic and let my toddler have it before it ends up in trash one of these days. Some serious production issues.Please read before buying January 18, 2012 I have had my fair share of refrigerator/magnetic white boards. I used some 99 cent ones I bought from Target or received as a gift, for years in my last apartment. It's not very complicated stuff but somehow Board Dudes manages to mess it up. First, my package arrived, unharmed, yet there was no double sided tape inside. It seemed like there should have been some from the instructions, but I couldn't find it anywhere. I emailed them and as a positive for them, they replied and offered to send me some. That's ok, it's probably a factory slip-up. I got some tape myself.The problem was when I attached the magnets to the four back corners. I put it on my fridge and it immediately dropped to the ground. The problem is the clip that holds the dry erase marker on top prevents it from sitting flush on the fridge. It sticks off the fridge about 1/2 cm which enough to make the magnets ineffective. As I am sure you know, moving magnets away just a few mm greatly decreases their strength. The fix was to remove the clip altogether. Now the board stays but with just a bump, it gets knocked off.Like I said, I have used other boards with no issue. Perhaps it was because this is a different fridge that is "less magnetic" (is that a thing)? I just find it really annoying to have to find hacks to make something as simple as a whiteboard work. Poor board July 12, 2010 This board is very cheaply made. It looks like one of those "made in China 70's" products. The corner already fell off it. I would suggest spending more for a quality product. | 5% Doesn't come with anything to hang it June 15, 2017 Bought it to have a nice white board to hang on my fridge. Problem is, it didn't come with anything to hang it with like I expected. I wish it was more clear that it wouldn't have came with anything if i had known I would've gone with something else. Magnets aren't anywhere near strong enough to adhere to refrigerator ... February 28, 2017 Magnets aren't anywhere near strong enough to adhere to refrigerator door. It can fall off just from the wind created by walking near it. Title is a little misleading February 25, 2017 This may be "My bad" for not reading the questions where I would have seen the issues. I wanted the frame to be magnetic to stick to the refrigerator (I have one now which needs replacing) but the title is misleading that only the surface of the board itself is magnetic. Therefore it was not such a good deal after all. If I wanted one that glues to a wall it appears to be a good one for that, the quality appears good. This board has no way of hooking or attachment on ... February 24, 2017 This board has no way of hooking or attachment on the back side. I expected either a magnetic attachment or a hook for a pin. Attaches with double sided tape-non removable January 29, 2017 It only comes with double sided tape to attach it instead of magnets like the last dry erase board we had. You can't remove it once it is installed so I wouldn't buy another for this reason. I don't know how I am going to get it off the side of the fridge once it needs replacing. I will look for one that states it attaches with magnets from now on. Silly me, I thought they all did! eh. December 30, 2016 The surface warps and gets dented far too easily. The slickness of the surface is such that the ink actually moves/pools through what i'm guessing is a cohesive force. So the words I write become warped over time into illegible lists. I have to keep writing over them to be able to keep them legible.Erases well though. So I guess if you had to use it for very short term lists it'd be fine. |
One Star Reviews: | 9% The white board is great however I ordered 10 of these and ALL of ... April 28, 2016 The white board is great however I ordered 10 of these and ALL of the markers were dried out. ... a sponge to clean the board and now its useless. Dry erase marker won't erase January 22, 2016 Used a sponge to clean the board and now its useless. Dry erase marker won't erase. GG One Star January 13, 2016 The stickiness is not effective; it fell off the day after I put it on the wall. saaaad board. December 10, 2014 This thing made me sad. Never stayed on the wall, fell so much it broke. But I dont mind making the most of what I got. I just dont recommend. Piece of Junk, buy a different one November 11, 2013 My board was warped, all four corners didn't sit flush on the refrigerator, and because the magnets are so weak the board would fly off or slide down the fridge whenever you tried to write on it. Don't buy it, find a different one. Poor quality. February 7, 2013 The sides were all bent, so the four corners were not flat. Each time I write on it, it's like pushing down on a wobbly picnic table. Often this action causes the board to fall all the way off the wall. Buy from another brand! | 8% the sticky pads themselves are poor quality and you're just as likely to break them ... September 12, 2017 Adhesive strips don't stick to surfaces (both boards I purchased fell off a wall and a door I had stuck them to), the sticky pads themselves are poor quality and you're just as likely to break them when trying to get them attached as you are getting them to work properly. Unusable--returning item August 25, 2017 I am returning this item and would not buy it again. The marker writes on the surface but the ink beads up when it dries so it is illegible. We tried different markers and they all do the same thing. The plastic frame arrived cracked, the white surface is wrinkled. Reviews are overrated May 7, 2017 Not what I expected. Cheap plastic frame, and the only way to mount it is with (provided) two sided tape! No hey holes on the back or anything. So I have to pick one spot for it permanently!?!? And my bad, but in retrospect, I would have get something a little bigger. Oh, and the marker that comes with it does not erase very easily. Okay, I'm done. ;) Terrible January 21, 2016 Streaky writing with the included marker and others I tried. Eraser on the included marker doesn't work either rendering it about as useful as a piece of wet paper. Dried-Out Marker --- DID NOT WORK December 18, 2015 Package arrived okay and in decent condition, but the marker was dried out and did not work AT ALL! Now I'm forced with having to decide to go out and buy my own marker or deal with the convoluted return process. |
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Price | $15.00updated: Mar 18, 2020 | $7.49updated: Mar 18, 2020 |
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Article Number | ||
Article Number | 0714963450009 | 0812296022525 |
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Binding | Office Product | Office Product |
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Brand | The Board Dudes | U Brands |
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Currency | USD | USD |
Formatted Price | ||
Formatted Price | $13.95 | $7.99 |
Height | ||
Height | 580.7 in | 580.7 in |
Length | ||
Length | 19.7 in | 433.1 in |
Model | ||
Model | CXY22 | 252U00-04 |
MPN | ||
MPN | CXY22 | 252U00-04 |
Number of Items | ||
Number of Items | 1 | 1 |
Number of Parts | ||
Number of Parts | CXY22 | 252U00-04 |
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Product Group | Office Product | Office Product |
Product Type | ||
Product Type | OFFICE_PRODUCTS | OFFICE_PRODUCTS |
PublicationDate | ||
PublicationDate | 2008-06-15 | 2014-11-18 |
Quantity | ||
Quantity | 1 | 1 |
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Score | ||
Score | 8.4 | 8 |
Size | ||
Size | 11" x 14" | 11 x 14 Inches |
Weight | ||
Weight | 0.0 oz | 1.9 oz |
Width | ||
Width | 433.1 in | 34.6 in |
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Feature | Perfect for drawing/writing at home or interactivity in a classroom setting. Large, easy-to-use and maintain writing surface. Plastic frame. | Magnetic dry erase surface is highly durable, erases easily, resists staining, ghosting and duals as a bulletin board Dry erase marker with eraser and Pin-It cork magnet are included. Countoured marker cap design prevents marker from rolling off any flat surface or tray. Pin-It cork magnet enables repositionable push pin use anywhere on the board Customize your board with U Brands Gruv snap-in frame accessories (sold separately). Accessories and marker clip can be snapped into any side of the frame Works with all dry erase markers. Try U Brands dry erase markers for ultimate board performance U-Mount hassle free mounting system, double sided velcro mounting strips are included to mount on almost any flat surface |
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