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Lx Dual Desk Mount Arm Black

Meet the innovative multi-monitor configuration with the flexibility to work the way you want it to. Make the most of your valuable workspace with the Ergotron LX Desk Mount Arms. This ingenious tool lets you use your notebook screen when docked into a networked system. The LX Dual Desk Mount Arm creates a productive side-by-side dual display configuration when you add an external LCD. Lifting your notebook computer and LCD monitor off the desktop reclaims work surface and positions the screens to relieve eye, neck and back strain.PRODUCT FEATURES:Makes a productive dual-display configuration;Versatile – use with a notebook and LCD, or with two LCDs;Position your notebook and LCD screen for maximum ergonomic comfort to relieve eye, neck and back strain;Free up your desktop to increase your workspace;Easy-to-use – simple installation and effortless operation.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars fit my need perfectly
I have a digital docking station and a KVM to switch between work and personal computers. I needed to set up an analog flat screen monitor to accommodate a second work laptop. Now I can switch laptops with my KVM and move a monitor into position to use just one keyboard and mouse. My old wall mount monitor arm now holds the laptop table. The quality and the strength of the arms is perfect. When I upgrade my office equipment in the future, the arms will continue to fit my requirements.

5 Stars Regain your desk space while improving ergonomics
Just purchased this and have been using it happily for the last 2 days. The instructions were very easy to follow and I was able to get the whole thing setup in about 30 minutes and all I needed was a Philips head screw driver. One of the less essential parts was missing and when I called the toll free number on the Instructions booklet, and after waiting on hold for about 30 seconds, I was able to speak to someone and they apologized and will have it to me within a couple of business days. The arms are very sturdy and yet can move fluidly. They also look great, like something out of science fiction. Thanks to Ergotron, I’m able to “float” my laptop and my 24″ monitor and in the process, have regained my precious desktop space. I highly recommend this product for ergonomic reasons and for the space saving and de-cluttered look.

4 Stars With a Little Tweak, All is Well
With this product my search was over: I am very satisfied with the arm and the flexibility of the mechanism. It is well-constructed, employs high grade materials, and is beautifully designed.

Caveat No. 1: Like other reviewers noted, the positioning mechanism requires a bit of tweaking to align with the weight and height of your monitors and/or monitor+laptop combo. Apart from two lockng keys that help to adjust the height on the single pole, there is a single compression bolt or tension rod locking nut on the swivel arm that is critical to the mechanism. It works very much like old model swivel lamps that rely on one locking knob to hold its position. You half expect the droopy lamp phenomena here but not on on this device: while the locking system can indeed be tricky to manage, the solution is to move the monitor or the laptop temporarily out of the way so that you can properly adjust the bolt or tension nut. Positioning the locking system perpendicularly and directly behind the monitor/laptop is a bit of an odd design choice.

Once set in position, you can forget the swivel since the tension is now weight-adjusted. I can constantly change the height and extend the arms, with no loss of tension or inducing a recoil effect.

Caveat No. 2: The reason I haven’t given a 5 star rating is that there is too much movement when typing on the laptop mounted on one of the arms. The solution is to use a separate USB keyboard and mouse. I use a KVM switch that manages two laptops and uses a single keyboard, mouse and audio input/output.

Caveat No. 3: While the laptop mounts are of good quality, I found the retaining springs (which is rather flimsy looking and another poor design choice) and brackets to be too short. I add a 3/4 inch thick cooling fan under the laptop which together exceeds the specs of the retaining springs and retaining bracket. Without the springs and brackets, the laptop would just slip from the mount. Not good! The work around is to reposition the springs and mount these on the cooling fan which is in turn held by the arm’s mounting bracket.

All in all, a great product with minor inconveniences and design compromises, which fulfills your expectations as long as you use the laptop mounted on one of the arms with a separate keyboard and mouse.

5 Stars The best dual LCD mount on the market.
Probably one of the best dual LCD mount on the market, for the money. This unit makes my whole computer rig look ten times better just because this LCD stand looks so great!

Pros:

Amazing build quality for the money.

Super easy to setup.

The most flexibility and range on LCD motion I have seen.

Very stable and secure.

Looks great!

Cons:

Minor LCD wobble if you run/jump around the mount. This can be remedied by tightening everything down further.

Love it!

Fabian.

4 Stars I’ve got some desk space back..
This desk mount dual arm has helped make my laptop feel like a desktop computer. Now that my laptop is off the desk I can fit my Wacom Tablet on the desk with the laptop being at the back of the desk.

The set up was easy enough. It took me about 2 hours to put it together. The instructions were helpful and complete with lots of pictures.

I went out and bought a 1080 HD 22 in. LCD monitor as a second display for my 17 in. MacBook Pro. The arms seem very strong and capable of handling the load. Because I can adjust each arm, I can align the displays to make it feel like one cohesive computer desktop. There is a lot of range of motion on each arm.

I also like the way the arms can easily hide cords in them without a lot of effort.

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Peerless ST650P Tilt Wall Mount for 32 to 50 Displays Black

The SmartMount for 32″ to 50″ flat panel screens provides a versatile and secure solution for professional environments such as boardrooms, hotels and stadiums. This mount offers smooth, continuous one touch tilt, allowing for easy adjustment to achieve the perfect viewing angle without tools. The mount includes simple to align universal brackets and a unique wall plate that can be mounted to two wood studs up to 24″ apart, or concrete. For easy installation the mount is preassembled and includes a Sorted-For-You baffle pack with all screen hardware and security fasteners.

Features:
• One-touch tilt allows tilt adjustment of +15°/-5° without the use of tools
• Optional horizontal adjustment of up to 12″ (depending on screen model)
• Weight capacity: 150 lbs
• Desired tilt angle can be locked in place if needed
• Comes with additional brackets to accommodate screens with a built-in curve or component box on the back

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Works like a $300 one you would get from a box store
Used this wall mount with a Samsung LN46a550 model. I did notice when I received the box it looked like it was open before, didnt pay to much attention, till I got to the part where it called for a long screw driver/tool it came with to lock in the panel into place. No big deal since I had my own.

I selected this mount becuase I knew I was going to have multi connections and didnt feel like making it harder to mount my TV with a flush wall mount. I was able to connect a coxal, 2 component, and 1 HDMI cable with no problems.

My sister needs to mount her Sammy next, I would deff go with Peerless again!

5 Stars Correct site for specific hardware install
The install for the Peerless ST650P went well. The website given in the instructions for determining the correct screws for your specific flatscreen was incorrect. Peerless has a great online chat help site, and I was given the correct website: http://www.peerlessmounts.com/pcattachments/COMPATIBILIT-202-9082-1-16.PDF

I also was concerned about the tilt mechanism not working before I raised the TV up. Again, the helpline was great and I was told the mechanism required the weight of the tv before it works. Bingo! Once up, the mount tilted as detailed.

I was lucky enough that the mount was able to be centered where I wanted it. Yes, you can slide the attachment horizontally, but if you have a 32in like I did, the support bracket would probably be exposed if you had to move it to far.

5 Stars Great product! Easy install
This is a great product that came in just 2 days of my order! Comes with easy instruction right out of hte box.

5 Stars Very easy to install
I highly recommend this product. It was very easy to install, and bolted to my 42″ Panasonic Viera plasma with the included hardware. There is a bunch of different hardware and washer/spacers for a lot of different TV’s. They have a web site that you can check. Spend the money on a good stud finder so you can hit the middle of the stud with the mounting bolts. The tilt is a nice feature for the bedroom.

5 Stars Easy to install & secure wall mount
This is a great product, was very easy to install and the hardware was definitely substantial, assuring since the television is so expensive. I was nervous about hanging my tv on the wall but once I secured the mount into studs, I knew it was secure. Placement of the TV onto the mount is very easy and the tilting feature is nice as well. The only thing was the instructions on placing the mount on the wall were a little off with my TV so it ended up too high on the wall, but it was easily moved lower and in the perfect spot. Highly recommended.

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OmniMount MWFS Adjustable 2 Shelf Component Wall System with Cable Management

The MWFS is a modular system with 3 wall panels and 2 glass shelves.PRODUCT FEATURES:Modular design for custom applications;Use with flat panel or standalone;Large cable management openings allow power and A/V cords to be separated, but concealed.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars OmniMount Success
The minute I saw the OmniMount, I fell in love…well, not quite, but it was exactly what I had conceptualized in my media loving 68 year old mind. My wife gets hysterical over the 1700 cables from a 32″ flat screen TV, DVR, CD/DVD player, a D-Link, and a receiver. The OmniMount absolutely solves this problem.

It took me only about 2 hours to put it on the wall, but because I have so many cables and some of them are 6′ long instead of the needed 3′, that took another 2 hours. I had ample tools to put it up because my vast array of tools is comprised of gray and brown duck tape, a hammer, screwdriver, and an assortment of nails and screws. You may say that a nail is not a tool…but in this case it is a tool because, combined with a hammer, it’s how I find the wall studs.

Seriously, the OmniMount goes up great, works great, and looks great. It’s worth every cent.

Best of luck

Charles, with the hammer

smashed swollen thumb.

5 Stars Easy installation, looks good, good value
The OmniMount 2 shelf wall system is very easy to install and it looks great. It took less than an hour to figure out the instructions and complete the installation, including hiding all the wires in the cable management system. You’ll need to purchase a pack of ties to secure the wires, which are not included. A few basic tools are needed to complete the install, but most people already own a screw driver, drill and level. The system is very sturdy and will easily hold three or four components. I have three components so I stacked my cable box on top of my DVD player. The cable box is light and the DVD player is vented in the rear so stacking is not a problem. The wood panels that cover the metal frame are made from plywood covered in an attractive and thick black wood veneer. The fit and finish are excellent.

5 Stars Great piece of wall furniture!!!!
I installed this product right below a 46″ LCD tv, with the bottom edge of the TV in line with the top edge od the MWFS unit. I can not imagine anyone (male or female) that would have an objection to this product in a living/family room. It’s a great addition.

Installation is fairly easy (I chose “A” set-up). All wires or cables can be hidden inside the unit. I was lucky enough to have the power outlet in the same area where I had to install this unit, so basically all cables are hidden.

Some poeple have complained about shelf space, if you have an audio/video box that’s 13″ or deeper than you have no choice but to use the larger glass shelf. However most blue-ray players today are in the 8-10″ range, and I think they will fit in the smaller shelf without any problems.

My only negative comment is the instruction manual; I found some parts somewhat confusing. However, it’s almost impossible to screw-up the installation, even without the manual.

4 Stars I’m likin’ it
I bought and installed this wall furniture last month and am very happy with it. Installation was a snap and the build quality seems good. I like how it doesn’t take up a lot of wall space but still looks good. You can also get a surge protector in the back if you buy the right one. In fact I’d like to see Omnimount make a custom surge protector that mounts to the back area.

4 Stars I would purchase this wall furniture again
OmniMount MWFS Adjustable 2-Shelf Component Wall System with Cable Management

I have had this product installed with a new 52″ LCD for approx the last 3 months, overall I really like the construction of this product, the way it looks, and durability (I have two kids 11 & 3, my biggest fear still is the little one using the shelves for stairs, but as long as that doesnt happen I should be all set).

Would I purchase the product again for a new setup: Absolutely.

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RVelle

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