What are monitor arms called?
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What are monitor arms called?
A monitor arm, or monitor riser, supports and elevates a computer screen, laptop or tablet. The main benefits of monitor arms are that they typically offer better functionality than the basic stands supplied with monitors.
What is a monitor arm used for?
Using a monitor arm allows a person to adjust the position of their monitor to promote proper posture. This also applies to those who use a sit/stand desk. The monitor can be positioned in the perfect spot to encourage a person to stand up straight while they are using their computer.
How much do monitor arms cost?
It can also free up space on your desk and help your workspace look neater. After assessing 10 monitor arms ranging in price from $50 to $335 in a new round of testing, we found that the Fully Jarvis Monitor Arm is the best option.
How do I select my monitor arm?
determines the options and styles available. Size of the monitors: Will the monitors fit neatly together in a good ergonomic position. Can you actually fit the screens into the space available? Weight of the monitors: can the monitor arm hold the weight safely?
How do you buy monitor arms?
Choosing the best monitor arm for you will depend on your work style, the desk you use and how many monitors you have. We’ll cover the dual monitor arm, wall mounts, the monitor mount and monitor stand, and even let you know which hole patterns to look for to identify how to fit your screen.
Are all monitor arms universal?
Monitor arms are not “one size fits all,” and there are quite a few options out there, so be sure to consider these questions before buying. The Freedom Arm® is a stylish articulating monitor arm that easily mounts to any standard desk (or wall) allowing you to free up valuable desk space.
Can a monitor arm hold a TV?
Keep in mind though, that monitor arms do have a weight and size limitation, so an arm won’t be able to support a 60” TV.
Should I get single or dual monitor arm?
Two single arms will always be more stable than a dual-arm set up and you have the freedom to position them anywhere you want on your desk since they are not attached.
Can you mount a monitor arm to a glass desk?
You can attach a monitor arm to a glass desk as long as the glass surface can support the weight of the monitor and the monitor arm. You can minimize the chances of the glass shattering or breaking by placing a wooden block in between the glass and the monitor arm clamp for reinforcement.
Do all monitor arms fit all monitors?
Can monitor arms Damage desk?
If you have a very thin desktop, say 10 mm or less, a monitor arm may not be suitable. Check the weight distribution when the monitor is mounted. Again, if the desktop isn’t sturdy enough, you risk damage. Most commercial grade office furniture desktops of 24 mm thickness will be fine.
