As a dedicated member of the Triple Monitor Club and the Standing Desk Club (I get very upset during the annual softball game), I find a reliable VESA compatible monitor arm necessary. This goes double if you have a large, oversized monitor, e.g. this one I just highlighted is for sale. Today Huanuo offers one that can hold up to 40 pounds (18 kilograms) for $55..
The hand comes from Huanuo, the discount comes from Amazon. I can't say I've used this particular model of heavy duty lever myself, but all three of my gas spring levers are similar, less durable designs from the same brand. And after five years on my table, all three have become very stable. Normally US$110, SlickDeals forum poster found that there is a huge 50% discount going on right now. This brings it down to $54.99, but keep in mind that you won't see it until you start the checkout process on Amazon. At the time of publication of this post, it is still relevant.
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This arm uses the standard 75x75mm/100x100mm VESA mount found on the back of almost every new monitor, with three 360-degree rotation points along the arm, a 50-degree tilt and 90-degree swivel at the head, and a height of 10.2 to 29.1 inches (25.9 to 73.9 cm) from the desk surface. Basically, you can position the screen wherever you want. A steel-reinforced dual-clamp mechanism holds it to your desk and supports up to 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) thick surface.
I don't know how long the discount will last, so be sure to check the final price in your cart before clicking the “Buy” button. If this isn't exactly what you're looking for, take a look PCWorld's Review of the Best Monitor Arms on the market.
Get the Heavy Duty VESA Monitor Arm for just $55.
