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Ask HN: Solid Affordable Monitor for Office Work
I'm going to build a standing desk at home since my main desk will be occupied when both my wife and I have telework days. While my 42" Sharp LCD HDTV has been ok to use while working, the stand it's on is pretty low and it's uncomfortable sitting on the ground. My days of gaming are on the sharp decline so I really just need something that works well for editing documents and reading text on. Any suggestions are welcome. ($200 or less would be ideal, but open to more expensive if worthwhile).
Thanks!
- akulbe 12y agoIf your monitor has a VESA mount, I'd consider getting an arm that connects to your desk, and use your existing display. Something similar to http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C2914C/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C2914C/ref=wms_ohs_pr...
- paulornothing 12y agoNot a bad idea, but I'd like to leave the TV as is and get a new monitor to use exclusively for work stuff.
- epc 12y agoI don't have a monitor recommendation but second getting a VESA mount and putting the monitor on an adjustable arm on the standing desk. I find that I need the monitor a couple of inches higher when I'm using the desk in standing mode vs when I'm sitting.