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Review on WALI Dual LCD Monitor Desk Mount – Fully Adjustable, Free Standing for 2 Screens up to 27 inch, 22 lbs. Weight Capacity per Arm, with Grommet Base (MF002), Black by Doug Davis

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Oh how I've lived without her!

I've always had cheap monitors with shitty feet and thought there was no other way. I recently discovered that all my monitors actually have VESA mounts (although they aren't used on their standard stand), so I got these. That's great! The installation is quite easy. It supports both drilling a hole in the table to attach it or using a clip (included) that goes around your table. I didn't choose one or the other and just left it blank. It seemed pretty stable - doesn't fall off unless you really push it. The leg is weighted and wide enough to be stable. It may not be obvious, but when you put two monitors on it, it gets pretty heavy. It is safest to place the monitors face down on a sofa or bed and mount them that way. You still need to be careful when placing it on your desk. It's quite heavy and uncomfortable, although one person can handle it. You have to fine-tune the leg, where you have a small problem: the arm is pressed against the post, i.e. held. by friction. The nut on this clamp should be tight enough to hold it securely and you will need to use a little force to loosen it. But once you *loosen* it, it's easy to slip off because the monitors are heavy. On the other hand, if you want to *raise* the level with the monitors attached, you must apply a force approximately twice the combined weight of both monitors. It takes some effort to figure out how to do it right, so be careful and don't rush the first time. Or you can try setting it up with the monitors detached. Actually, there is no way around it, so I don't see it as a disadvantage, just something to consider when setting up. Monitors can be pivoted left, right, and up at multiple joints (head and hands). - one joint down (head). Not sure what the full range of angles is, but it's good enough for any normal use. For obvious reasons, swinging down will always be easier than swinging up. However, it's not difficult to find a suitable fit that will hold the monitor in place in its pristine state, but can be adjusted if necessary. The head also rotates 360 degrees, but the monitor is held in place with a metal plate that inserts into the bracket on the head and is secured with a single screw. You probably don't want this screw to be load-bearing, and mount the monitor so that it's facing up in the desired orientation. Not a problem unless you frequently want to rotate your monitor 180 degrees. Keep in mind that this stand forces both monitors to be at the same height. I have one screen horizontally and one vertically, in this situation they form a lateral T shape while I would prefer an L shape. The horizontal screen also has a large gap at the bottom. For me it is not critical, otherwise I would not buy it.

Pros
  • handy thing
Cons
  • so far so good