Where can one find more information about LCD desk mounts?

1. Are monitor desk mounts Universal?
2. How do I know what Mount to get for my monitor?
3. Do monitor mounts damage desk?
4. Are all monitor mounts the same?
5. Are monitor mounts worth it?
6. What does VESA stand for?
7. What is VESA size?
8. Can my desk support a monitor arm?
9. Where should a monitor be placed on a desk?
10. Where should I mount my monitor arm?
11. How do I stop my monitor from shaking at my desk?
12. Should you get a monitor arm?
13. How long can a monitor arm last?
14. What are the different types of monitor mounts?
15. Can LG monitors be mounted?

Are monitor desk mounts Universal?

Before we continue: know that in order to use basically any third-party stand or mount, your monitor needs to be VESA compatible. That means having standard mounting holes drilled into the back, typically directly into the steel frame of the monitor itself, allowing for any compatible mount to be screwed in.

How do I know what Mount to get for my monitor?

To determine if your computer monitor complies with VESA standards, simply check the back. If it does comply, you should see the standard four-hole screw pattern in the back of your monitor. The most common pattern for the screw holes is either 75 x 75 mm or 100 x 100 mm, while larger monitors will be 200 x 100 mm.

Do monitor mounts damage desk?

If you're using a monitor arm to your wooden desk and the monitor arm has a C-clamp mounting, it may damage your wooden computer desk. The clamp of the monitor arm could stress the surface of the tabletop and damage by leaving scratches and dents.

Are all monitor mounts the same?

Can All Monitors be Mounted? The simple answer to this question is yes, all monitors can be mounted. The vast majority of monitors today come with a mounting plate on the back, which makes it extremely easy to use popular monitor mounting products.

Are monitor mounts worth it?

The high-level insight is that a high-quality monitor arm is a tool for greater office ergonomics. Its use contributes to better posture through the neck and lower body even without an ergonomic intervention — though adjusting the product to the ideal height, distance, and angle certainly helps.

What does VESA stand for?

VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) is a professional organization made up of a group of video electronics professionals that review proposals and develop standards to promote uniformity in the video electronics industry.

What is VESA size?

VESA is a standard used for TV brackets and wall mounting systems, adapted by most TV brands. Most common VESA sizes are 200 x 200 for TVs up to 32 inch, VESA 400 x 400 for TVs up to 60 inch and VESA 600 x 400 for bigger screen TVs such as 70 or 84 inch.

Can my desk support a monitor arm?

Will your desktop be compatible? Most monitor arms will attach to your desktop with a clamp or a grommet hole adapter. Always make sure that your desktop's thickness and/or grommet hole diameter will be compatible with the monitor arm you choose.

Where should a monitor be placed on a desk?

Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at—or slightly below—eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen. Position the monitor at least 20 inches (51 cm) from your eyes—about an arm's length distance.

Where should I mount my monitor arm?

Position the monitor at roughly an arm's length away.

Sitting too close to the screen will hurt your eyes while sitting too far will fatigue your eyes from the strain to see your work — achieving the right distance here allows the postural alignment of your entire upper body, with awkward postural corrections abated.

How do I stop my monitor from shaking at my desk?

If a dampening shim under the monitor like the towel or foam rubber already mentioned above doesn't work, and you don't want to or can't wall mount the monitor, you need to add mass to the desk to reduce the magnitude of the wobbling to the point the towel or foam rubber pad can take care of what's left.

Should you get a monitor arm?

Without proper care and ergonomic adjustments, strain, fatigue, dryness, and even blurred vision can result. Monitor arms help eliminate these ailments by allowing you to position your monitor screen at the optimal viewing height, angle, position, and distance, so that you aren't straining your eyes to view your work.

How long can a monitor arm last?

Long warranty: Monitor arm technology isn't something that will change radically and warrant a replacement every year or two. Instead, you should expect a monitor arm to last many years and adapt to changes such as a new desk or display. It's furniture.

What are the different types of monitor mounts?

Types. Wall-mounted – mounts onto a wall. Clamp – clamp hardware fastens to edge of a desk. Grommet – hardware is inserted through a hole in the desk and secured underneath.

Can LG monitors be mounted?

MOUNT YOUR LG MONITOR ON A STANDARD VESA MOUNT - Even though these monitors weren't made with mounting holes, our convenient bracket enables you to connect your LG monitor anyway! Whether you're looking to mount it on the wall or just get it off your desk, this bracket will let you connect your monitor in seconds.