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Ergotron Desk-Mount Monitor Arm Review
Ergotron is probably one of the most popular and well-known brands of flat panel monitor arms. Most people have heard of them and if you’ve ever owned one of their products you know why they are a cut above the rest. For those who don’t yet own one and are looking to buy, let’s review a few of their best-selling models to get you started. The model numbers referenced relate to their 2010 line of products.
First we have their least expensive single-screen option which is the Neo-Flex arm (part# 45-174-300). This is a simple, basic monitor arm for a single computer screen. It’s the simplest to setup as it is shipped fully assembled, but keep in mind it is not the most sophisticated device. Unlike their more expensive models the basic Neo-Flex is not fully adjustable on-the-fly; it does require you to push in a side button to start making adjustments. It has a 8″ height adjustability range and you can rotate your LCD monitor for portrait or landscape viewing. Retail price: $85.00.
Their next model up is product 45-235-194 which is called to the Neo-Flex Extend arm. It looks a bit different than the standard model and some of the features are unique as well. It comes with a vertical pole that clamp mounts to your desk which the articulating monitor arm then attaches to. Ergotron says it has what they call “three point telescoping motion” to easily position your LCD monitor for the ideal viewing angle and viewing distance. You can extend your screen up to 22 inches from the mounting pole, and the arm can hold up to 20 pound monitors. Retail price: $129.00.
The next step up in Ergotron’s line of single monitor arms is the 45-241-026 LX Desk Mount LCD Arm. This arm looks a bit different from the two mentioned above but generally serves the same purpose. It has what they call “Constant Force” motion technology with allows the user to fully adjust the position of the arm with just the touch of their hand. The look of this model is sleeker and more streamlined compared to the Neo-Flex and Neo-Flex Extend models. It extends up to 24″ from the post with a 13″ height adjustment range. It includes both desk clamp and grommet mounts to accommodate surfaces up to 2 1/2″ thick. You also have the option of adding on a 9″ extension arm with a laptop tray attached (pretty cool). Retail price is $169.00.
Then they make two additional models for use with two computer monitors at once. The 45-248-026 “Dual Stacking” arms allow you to position the monitors one on top of the other, while model 45-245-026 positions the screens side-by-side (more common). The retail price for both of these dual monitor arm options is $309.00. They also offer the DS100 desk stand which holds 2 screens beside each other but takes up a little more desk space because it stands on the work surface instead of attaching to the side of it or to a wall. It is less expensive though at about a $200.00 list price.
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