Best overall flat panel Monitor Arm. Flexible and 24" dell ready

[soundfx4]

I'm having some trouble picking out a good monitor arm for my Dell 24" monitor. I have looked at several different models on tigerdirect.com. They seam to have the largest selection of monitor arms, but while this is a good thing, it is also a bad thing, seeing as it makes choosing difficult. Not to mention I'm sure they don't even have half of the different models that do exist.

I'm looking for the most flexible, and poseable arm that can handle my 24" monitor, but I don't want to just take a chance seeing as they are fairly expensive. I'm hoping that a few people here have tried some of the better monitor arms and could give me their opinion.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[TTP]

Ergotron. http://www.ergotron.com/ Pretty much the best mounting method. I use a quad mount myself.

[dfonda]

TTP could you post a pic of your setup? Some of us 2405 owners would like to see how that thing looks.(Well me any way) LOL

[ajrettke]

yeah please linky....I currently have 2 LCDs...wouldn't mind having a arm which holds both!...also do them make em that hold 3? I would be in heaven with a third 2001FP! but don't have the deskspace, if it was elevated and one central arm/on the wall I'd be good!

[SpaceyWilly]

http://www.buy.com/retail/Product.asp?sku=10398401&adid=17662

[dicecca112]

another vote for egotron, I have the neoflex and love it, but I don't believe it supports 24" monitors

[larva]

I bought one of these from dell with my 2005. It is awesome. I had a coupon that brought the price down to $130, and I feel it was well worth it. It will support the weight of a 2405 easily.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=A0373320&c=us&l=en&cs=19&category_id=5387&first=true&page=productlisting.aspx

[TTP]

I have posted it on another thread, but here it is again:

http://pws.prserv.net/tpham/monitors.jpg

Mine is the left one:

http://www.ergotron.com/3_products/flat_panel/deskstands/images/bottom_pic.jpg
http://www.ergotron.com/chnlInt/ds100x4Sq.jpg

The nice thing about Ergotron is that all the Dell LCD's fit it perfectly. I think Ergotron makes the OEM stand for Dell's LCD.

[larva]

Nice setup, but where's the fourth panel? :p

I think all that is required for a panel to fit a given arm or stand is to comply to the VESA mounting pattern. Dell and nearly all LCD vendors adhere to this standard.

[adamwinn]

great thread- im looking for one that will hold my 24" dell but mount to the wall instead of the desk- when i find what i'm looking for, i'll post, but if anyone has any suggestions, please feel free :)

[dfonda]

It will support the weight of a 2405 easily.

Thanks for the link Larva. It supports it barely, 22lbs and the 2405 weighs 22.1lbs
great thread- im looking for one that will hold my 24" dell but mount to the wall instead of the desk- when i find what i'm looking for, i'll post, but if anyone has any suggestions, please feel free

The link Larva supplied states that its good for WALL or desk mounting. Unless I am missing something?

"This arm facilitates desk, clamp and wall mount options". Quoted from Dell

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=A0373320&c=us&l=en&cs=19&category_id=5387&first=true&page=productlisting.aspx

[soundfx4]

Sorry it took me so long to reply, I was being lazy hah. Anyway, thanks for the suggestions, I'll have to look at ergotron products. I actually wouldn't mind mounting mine to a wall, that's definitely something I'd be interested in, if nothing else it would be a huge space saver. Which I could really use in my room. :D

Thanks!

[larva]

Thanks for the link Larva. It supports it barely 22lbs and the 2405 weighs 22.1lbsI knew that was going to be immediately said, but you must understand that the 22.1lb weight for the 2405 is with the stand. The panel alone is well under 22lbs., and the arm I recommended will indeed support it with ease.

[dfonda]

Yes I wouldn't be worried they always over engineer these things any way. I thought it was 22lbs without the stand my mistake.

[soundfx4]

I would like to add one more question.

Why do these things cost so much? I think we all know they don't cost more then a few bucks to make, maybe 10 bucks. (that's my guess anyway, but I could be wrong)

Are these manufactures riding on the convenience and features excuse that almost all manufactures use for their overpriced products? Or do these things actually cost quite a bit to make?

Thanks!

[soundfx4]

Ahhh!! I just now checked out ergotrons website! They have way to many products! lol, I guess I better start searching through them all :bang head

[soundfx4]

LX-LCD and the Neo-Flex look like what I am looking for, but what's the difference between them?

Also, the dell monitor is 22 lbs. I know some of the post here said that that doesn't really matter, but it still makes me very nervous. Are you all sure it will work with the 2405FPW Dell monitor?

Thanks.

[dfonda]

Also, the dell monitor is 22 lbs.
If the 2405 is less than 22lbs and the arm is rated for 22lbs what would be the problem? :)
It uses the standard VESA mount.
but you must understand that the 22.1lb weight for the 2405 is with the stand. The panel alone is well under 22lbs.,

[Albaholic]

wow thats sweet, I want one for mine. Although I'll need more monitors to make it look right :)

[larva]

From the 2405's Dell documention:

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/2405fpw/en/about.htm#Specifioications

Weight
Monitor (Stand and Head)
10.0 kg (22.1 lb)
Monitor Flat panel only (VESA Mode)
7.0 kg (15.4 lb)


The stand I listed will support every bit of its rated 22lbs, so two 2005s or one 2405 is easily accommodated. Also note that it is hydraulically dampened. The amount of dampening is adjustable, so you can tune it to the weight of your panel or panels. This allows it panel to 'float' in mid-air wherever you position it. You also tune the frictional pre-load on each joint separately, adjusting the effort with which it takes to move the panel. Once adjusted, you can grab the panel and place it anywhere at any angle and/or rotation and it stays there. Great stuff.

http://www.lcdarms.com/products/LCD_Radial_Arms/7000.html

[soundfx4]

If the 2405 is less than 22lbs and the arm is rated for 22lbs what would be the problem? :)
It uses the standard VESA mount.

but the arms aren't rated for 22lbs. Actually only one of them list their weight capacity on the features page, and it was 18 lbs, I'm not sure where to find the weight capacity of the other arm.

[soundfx4]

From the 2405's Dell documention:

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/2405fpw/en/about.htm#Specifioications



The stand I listed will support every bit of its rated 22lbs, so two 2005s or one 2405 is easily accommodated. Also note that it is hydraulically dampened. The amount of dampening is adjustable, so you can tune it to the weight of your panel or panels. This allows it panel to 'float' in mid-air wherever you position it. You also tune the frictional pre-load on each joint separately, adjusting the effort with which it takes to move the panel. Once adjusted, you can grab the panel and place it anywhere at any angle and/or rotation and it stays there. Great stuff.

http://www.lcdarms.com/products/LCD_Radial_Arms/7000.html


Crazy awesomeness! Well, I guess that can account for a decent chunk of the price lol.



15 lbs!? Is the stand really 7 lbs? That's insane.

[soundfx4]

I'd like to add another question if you peoples don't mind.

What is the longest arm type flat panel mount that exist? Are there ones that extend 5, or 10 feet? That would be what I really need, but I doubt anything like that exist. But if it does, someone here is bound to at least heard of it. :p

[Albaholic]

If it doesnt exsist, I see a future thread in Alt modding involving a welder :p

[dfonda]

What is the longest arm type flat panel mount that exist? Are there ones that extend 5, or 10 feet?

LOL :drool:
That would be perfect I could take it into the bathroom with me instead of PC gamer.

I would be yelling at my kid,"Where did you leave the monitor!" :)

[Albaholic]

lol you could make a ceiling mounted track and just pull it along with you throughout the house. Of course you would need an elaborate wiring system though.

[soundfx4]

lol you could make a ceiling mounted track and just pull it along with you throughout the house. Of course you would need an elaborate wiring system though.



lol, I may actually do that...it would be crazy, stupid, and sure to get me a lot of attention! But then I think about how lazy I am, and I realize, hey wait, I'd never do something that complicated haha! :p