Vesa converter

[D-Dan]

Has anyone ever used something like this – https://www.amazon.co.uk/ONKRON-Non-VESA-Standard-Mounting-A1V-Black/dp/B0744KQ8XQ/ref=sr_1_98?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1512210652&sr=1-98 and can you testify to their usefulness.

 

I have a Hanns-G monitor with no vesa mount, that I want to mount on a floating arm.

Arch Linux, on a Ryzen 7 1800X, 32 GB, 5 (yes -5) HDs inc 5 SSDs, 4 RPi 3Bs + 1 RPi 4B - one as an NFS server with two more drives, PiHole (shut yours), Plex server, cloud server, and other random Pi stuff. Nice CoolerMaster case, 2 x NV GTX 1070 8GB, and a whopping 32" AOC 1440P monitor.

[Bob Williams]

Haven’t used one and never seen one in action Dan, but it does look like a potentially good piece of kit. One thing does strike me: the bezel of monitor(s) that this might be used with, would have to be fairly thick, to prevent the arm supports blocking some of the screen. Maybe check dimensions before buying.

Looks good though. My Iiyama 24″ screen has a 2 cm. bezel, might look into that myself, it would take the desk back another 10cm. Space is at a premium in this room. Floating arm looks good though, but I won’t look again until after Chrimbo. Just hit Amazon and others for several pressies, hole in the bank needs to refill for a bit. Let us know if you buy it and how you get on with it.

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[Richard]

I agree with Bob, though as the arms can be swung about it may well be possible to ‘tune out’ some screen overlap. I have wall mounted three different screens at home – for three different users and the ability to release desk real estate is hugely valuable. The space under the screen can be very useful. Just make sure you get the height right before you start drilling holes in the wall. At the price is sounds to be a bargain, less money than a new screen anyway.

Warning for others it adds onto a ‘normal VESA mount kit’ and is a pure adapter to deal with non VESA screens.

[Bob Williams]

Just sent that as a link to my grandsons, shortened – (the link, not the lads!)

http://tinyurl.com/ydeuum9h

Took us all for a haircut today, told them about it, both gadget-lovers.

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[D-Dan]

Well, ordered one and a floating arm mount. They should arrive tomorrow, so I’ll update when tested.

Arch Linux, on a Ryzen 7 1800X, 32 GB, 5 (yes -5) HDs inc 5 SSDs, 4 RPi 3Bs + 1 RPi 4B - one as an NFS server with two more drives, PiHole (shut yours), Plex server, cloud server, and other random Pi stuff. Nice CoolerMaster case, 2 x NV GTX 1070 8GB, and a whopping 32" AOC 1440P monitor.

[D-Dan]

OK, it’s arrived. A bit fiddly to assemble (not helped by the location of the ports on the back of my monitor) but all in place now. Not much to it but you need the vesa mount on whatever you are hanging it on and assemble it around that and the monitor.

Top bezel on my monitor is 1.7 cm, and no overhang. It would probably cope with smaller quite well since the clamps can be angled.

Seems to be holding the monitor solidly enough, with no fear of it falling out (could be famous last words in the morning).

Oh, and the hydraulic arm is pretty cool, too 🙂

Not a bad £35 spend.

Arch Linux, on a Ryzen 7 1800X, 32 GB, 5 (yes -5) HDs inc 5 SSDs, 4 RPi 3Bs + 1 RPi 4B - one as an NFS server with two more drives, PiHole (shut yours), Plex server, cloud server, and other random Pi stuff. Nice CoolerMaster case, 2 x NV GTX 1070 8GB, and a whopping 32" AOC 1440P monitor.

[Bob Williams]

Thanks Dan, it does look good. And cool.

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