Computer Monitor Arms Pricing and Costs

Set a budget to get your monitor off your desk with a computer monitor arm

There are many benefits to having your computer mounted on a bracket, or computer monitor arm, including the benefit that it keeps your monitor off your desktop. Besides the obvious fact that you'll have more space on your desk, you will benefit from better ergonomic positioning of your monitor. If you often meet with people at your desk, you may use the monitor arm to position it so it doesn't block your view of your visitors.

Depending on the construction and location of your desk, there are different options you can consider. Each has its own price range. The following factors affect computer monitor arms pricing and costs:

1. Cathode ray tube (CRT) computer monitor arms hold heavier CRT monitors, while liquid crystal display (LCD) screens weigh less and may have mounting options on the back.

2. Mounting options that have a single arm or short bracket will be less expensive than those with a longer, jointed or swivel arm.

3. Monitor arms designed to hold more than one monitor cost more than those for a single monitor.

 

Find a simple solution with desk-mount computer arms

Desk-mount computer monitor support arms are often a simple solution and are the most common to use, if you need CRT monitor arms. Be careful to investigate whether it will work with your desk before purchasing. Expect to pay from $100 to several hundred dollars for one of these.
Try: View the large selection of LCD Monitor mounts at CableOrganizer.com. Get facts about desk-mount computer screen arm mounts at ErgoDirect.com.

Mount your computer monitor on the wall with a computer monitor arm

Expect to pay from $25 for a simple wall mount meant for flat screens up to several hundred dollars for more complicated swivel arms with articulation. Check to see whether you need to purchase a separate mounting kit. You can use a wall-mount for a desktop computer, but is more common when a display screen replaces a projector screen in a conference room.
Try: Read about how to find the best position for your computer monitor at SafeComputing Tips.com. Shop for a wall-mounted computer screen arm mount at ANTOnline.

Hang your monitor from the ceiling with a computer arm

Another option for mounting your computer monitor is to hang it from the ceiling. This option is another one that people commonly use for display screens, but you can consider it for an office where the desk is not near the walls nor suitable for a desk-mounted arm. Expect to pay from $50 to $400 for one of these.
Try: Read the pros and cons of using an ergonomic computer monitor arm at Ankrum Associates. Check out ceiling-mounted computer monitor arms at ErgoSpecialist.com.

Get flexibility with pole-mounted computer monitor arms

Expect to pay from $80 to $200 for a simple pole-mounted arm. More complicated options include carts with a pole-mounted arm for a monitor and another for a keyboard and mouse. These can cost several hundred dollars and work well for people in a medical profession.
Try: Read about how to use and install a pole-mounted LCD monitor arm at OceanPointe Distributors. Shop for pole-mounted monitor arms at Ergoweb.

Increase your productivity with a multiple monitor computer screen arm mount

Adding a second computer monitor increases your productivity by allowing you to have multiple application windows open at the same time. You'll pay from $160 to $600 for computer monitor arms that hold two or more monitors. Most models allow two monitors side by side, but some have one above another or even several monitors in various configurations.
Try: Read an article on the benefits of using more than one computer monitor at Computerworld. Shop for monitor arms that hold more than one computer monitor at TigerDirect.

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