Rotating the monitor?

colferma

Hallo all,

I have a 23" monitor and I want to rotate it so that it stands vertically. The only 'hole' for the stand to go in is on one of the horizontal sides though. Could anyone point me towards a type of bracket or some sort of machine that could support a monitor vertically?

Many thanks,

M

Biggins

colferma wrote: »

Hallo all,

I have a 23" monitor and I want to rotate it so that it stands vertically. The only 'hole' for the stand to go in is on one of the horizontal sides though. Could anyone point me towards a type of bracket or some sort of machine that could support a monitor vertically?
Many thanks,
M

I have one monitor that does exactly this - flips around when needed. Its a Dell 1907FPV.
See HERE
Using it in vertical mode as I type.
Great for long documents, websites and full page creation and publishing.
Flips back for other viewing reasons when required.

This forum on it! (below)

Not sure about a bracket but others might be able to help there.

oisin

This might be useful if you're near a Lidl next Thursday.

http://www.lidl.ie/IE/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20100708.p.LCD_TVMonitor_Swivel_Arm

Edit: Having had a second look at this I think that it doesn't actually rotate. It mentions three pivot points and I assumed one was for rotation but now I think it only swivels (horizontally not vertically)

Biggins

Remember though that your graphics card software that is helping to display your images, must have the feature to rotate objects too (or use third party software).

Its easy to rotate a monitor using the above bracket but the image on it will rotate too physically so that needs to be able to rotate back to be able to view it in the correct orientation.

TouchingVirus

Make and model of your Monitor?

Some monitors (e.g. my own Sammy 22") do not have VESA mounting holes on the back, so if I wanted to rotate my monitor I now have to search for a stand specific for my make/model of monitor. None exist. There are plenty of Monitor Stands/Mounts that offer 90 degree rotation as standard, but almost all of these generic ones use VESA holes and screws to mount the monitor on the stand. No screw holes, no rotation with a generic stand *read: Cheap* and you'll have to shell out for a manufacturer's stand *read: Expensive, if you can even find it*.

colferma

Many thanks for the replies friends. My make and model is a Samsung 2333HD and it has the set of holes on the back of it, so I think a generic model will work. If it's true that the mount going in Lidl can't rotate, it's a shame; there's one just down the road.

I'm considering this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Desk-Mount-LCD-Monitor-Arm/dp/B000I2MEDG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1278451378&sr=8-2

Maybe someone could offer an opinion on it? I know it's cheap, and the last thing I want is to buy a bad mount, hook the monitor to it, watch the monitor hit the deck and then find myself mountless and monitorless. That would indeed be a disaster.

M

TouchingVirus

Highly recommend Ergotron, I remember I did my research and these guys came up top trumps.

I used their site to find out the cheapest model they have that'll do your monitor and it's the Neo-Flex 33-310-060:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ergotron-33-310-060-Neoflex-Stand-Black/dp/B000FLXW90

Based on your model they also recommend the following:

http://www.ergotron.com/Support/QuickFinderbyDisplayModel/tabid/387/ManufacturerID/1110/ModelID/21482/CategotyID/5/Default.aspx

Biggins

I know it may sound too far fetched or hard work but is there any chance you (or someone) can build like a wooden frame made to the outside measurements of your monitor?
Then place a strong length of wood across the back, from one side to the other (attached to the wooden sides so that the swivel device can be screwed into it - rather than the monitor itself (if that is dangerous or there is no holes, etc)?

Use cheap wood and a pit of paint, it might save you a small fortune too?

Just an idea.

colferma

Thanks for that recommendation Touching Virus, I really appreciate it. The one you pointed out is very reasonable -- 42 sterling on amazon.co.uk -- and it's particularly nice that they guarantee it'll work with my model (I just assumed my monitor was over 10kg but obviously not, since the 33-310-060 can only support up to 7kg).

Think I'll order it tomorrow.

M

TouchingVirus

Do shop around colferma, I don't work for Amazon or Ergotron so it makes no odds to me. I just know Ergotron are very popular in the LCD Mounting Business and my first search brought me to Amazon.co.uk - make sure to get yourself the best price, 'tis the recession after all

colferma

Indeed dell have it for 52e and free shipping, which may be safer if I have to send it back. Invisible hand tells me the amazon price is the best out of 2 it can find -- that's probably enough shopping around for now :]

M

TJM

Thanks for the info. TV - just found this thread and your recommendation was exactly what I needed.