My new Barrington LED table came this afternoon. First, I agree that the table was very well packaged. Basically double boxed with additional cardboard, padding, and Styrofoam. I am very impressed so far! The QC on the table seems to far exceed the old versions of Barrington tables. The improvements that the LED table have include sturdier legs, adjustable tension on the support wire underneath, the new style matte finished rail, slightly deeper cup holders, better padding and felt than the older table.
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The first thing I tested was pitching the cards. They pitch just fine from one end to the other and back the other way. Sometimes you can get a slight dip or bump in the center of some Barringtons that will stop the cards from gliding all the way across the table from end to end. This table was perfect with no imperfections in the center.
Next I laid out a couple classic Barrington sized toppers on the table. The LED versions of Barrington tables do have a slightly larger playing surface than standard classic tables. But I kind of think it looks great with a standard size topper with the lights on. It leaves just enough space to make a cool lighted ring around the table.
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I mentioned the slight improvement in the cup holders earlier. It is not a massive improvement but they are deep enough now to fit solo cup style cups snuggly. I think that the slightly deeper cup holders will actually help a decent amount with spills compared to the old version of the cup holders.
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The legs do seem to be made of a bit sturdier metal as well. I am happy with this improvement. The table feels really sturdy. I know some players lean heavy on the tables during play and I will take any bit of reinforcement I can get.
Here are a few more random photos.
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I have already ordered some battery packs, rechargeable batteries, and a dimmer switch to go along with the table. Those should be here in the next day or two hopefully.
I am really impressed with this table. I feel that the slight increase in price over the classic is definitely worth it for the LED version of this table. It is a bit heavier than the classic but I am not going to be transporting this table too often. The classic would be a bit easier to move and transport due to 20 lbs of less weight. I have even thought about selling my older classic style Barrington and picking up another one of these. I am already on thinner ice with the wife until my other table sells so I probably shouldn't push my luck unless I could sell all my other tables first.
Long story short, I love this table and highly recommend it!!!! You can't go wrong at this price!