LX Desk Mount LCD Arm

by Ergotron

• Increase viewing comfort and help reduce eye, back and neck strain with improved ergonomic adjustment
• Patented CF motion technology provides easy adjustment; polished aluminum construction for great looks and durability
• Clamp and grommet mount base ensures stability of display and arm; includes theft deterrent anchor holes for cable locks
• Extends LCD up to 25 inches with 13-inch height range; push display out of the way when not in use
• Cable management feature routes cables under the arm, out of the way

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 10.6 x 6.9 inches ; 9.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00358RIRC
• Item model number: 45 241 026
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (227 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #3 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Mounts > Computer & Monitor Mounts
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 20, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Features a 13-inch height range; patented CF motion technology makes adjustment effortless

Providing unparalleled range of motion

Sleek and streamlined, the LX frees up space and allows positioning of your display for greater productivity. Reposition your LCD with just a touch. Up. Down. Forward. Back.

Benefits

• Durable polished aluminum construction
• Increase viewing comfort—help reduce eye, back and neck strain
• Extends display out up to 25" (64 cm), or folds back over the base into a compact position
• 13" (33 cm) height range meets or exceeds the ergonomic needs of most users
• Patented CF motion technology provides effortless display-position adjustment
• Cable management feature routes cables under the arm, out of the way
• Passes Ergotron’s 10,000-cycle motion test, ensuring years of trouble-free height adjustment. This means it’s tested to perform 10 times the expected life-cycle of other competitive brands

Specifications

LCD Size	Capacity	Lift	Tilt	Pan	Rotation	VESA
≤ 24"	7–20 lbs* 3.1–9.1 kg	13" 33 cm	75°†	360°	360°	MIS-D

Add on the Notebook Tray for use with a laptop

• In the box: LX arm, extension, desk clamp and grommet mount base, 7" pole, monitor attachment hardware
• * Extra thick displays may decrease weight capacity. See manufacturer’s web site for details
• † Tilt Range: 70° upward, 5° downward
• Mounting Standard: VESA FDMI MIS-D, 100/75, C (hole pattern: 100 x 100 mm & 75 x 75 mm)
• Can be configured to hold a laptop instead of an LCD display; also order accessory Notebook Tray (part number 50-193-200)
• Includes two installation options: Desk Clamp attaches to surface edge .4" to 2.4" (10 to 60 mm) thick; Grommet Mount attaches through surface holes .31" to 2" (8 to 50 mm) wide and up to 3" (76 mm) thick
• Base includes theft-deterrent anchor holes for cable locks to help secure your display or laptop
• Polished aluminum construction offers greater durability and enhanced aesthetics

Display Mount Comparision
	45-214-026	45-174-300	45-245-026	45-295-026	45-241-026
Mounting Application	Heavy display	Single monitor	Dual monitors	Single monitor	Single monitor
Maximum Screen Size	30"	22"	24"	24"	24"
Weight Range	14–30 lbs	≤ 18 lbs	7–20 lbs each	7–20 lbs	7–20 lbs
Height Adjustment	5"	8"	13"	13"	13"
Easy-Adjust CF Technology	YES	-	YES	YES	YES

Product Description

Durable polished aluminum construction! Tested to perform 10 times the expected life cycle of competitive offerings at a better price. Sleek and streamlined, the LX Arm frees up space and allows positioning of your display for greater productivity. Reposition you LCD with just a touch. Up, Down, Forward and Back the LX provides unparalleled range of motion.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 89 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Versatile & Sexy March 16, 2010

By Y. Shi

I was probably one of the first few people to order this product after it was released last month. There are quite a few similar products out there but after extensive research, I chose the Ergotron because:
-It's more flexible, and has more "joints" than most other ones.
-Stainless steel and black look VERY sexy together, and will make any table top look more sleek. It also matches perfectly with my Dell monitor (see photos I posted).

After a few weeks of usage, here are my pros & cons:

PROS:
-Large freedom of movement in all 3 planes + rotation. Some other units have only 2 movable joints so raising it up would force it to move back as well, for example. This one has total freedom.
-Very strong and sturdy; I feel comfortable putting very heavy monitors on it. Moving the monitor around feels fluid and sturdy.
-Beautiful black & steel finish - it becomes a piece of eye-candy on your desk.
-Extremely Easy to install & uninstall.
-Definitely saves desk space.

CONS:
-Slight vibration if the table vibrates. When I shake my legs while sitting down, I can see the monitor itself vibrating as well. However it's very minimal and not too noticeable.
-The built in cable management system is lackluster. It's difficult to get cables completely hidden. But in my opinion this is a minor issue as black cables are not noticeable running along a black arm. (see posted photos). Also, I am using my own velcro cable-ties as the included plastic ties are worthless.

CONCLUSION: A very well designed, well thought-out product by Ergotron. It performs its intended function flawlessly and is pleasing on the eye to boost. Yes, there are some minor cons but they are insignificant compared to the pros. As a buyer who has done tons of research, I highly recommend this mount.

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Still the best LCD arm, new version lacks some height versatility March 27, 2010

By N. Schweitzer

I loved the original LX monitor arms, and when I needed to buy another one, I was excited to try out the new version of the LX arms (which just came out in early 2010). After trying this updated version, my feelings are mixed. I still believe this is the best LCD monitor arm out there, just as the original version was. It functions very well. The movements are smooth and it holds my 19 lb monitor just fine. (And, after 3 years of constant movement, my old LX arms are still good as new.)

But, I have one major complaint about this new version. The old LX arms came with a mounting pole that was about 14" high, meaning that you could adjust the arm's STARTING position to be anywhere from just at desk height to a full foot above the desk. This meant that you had a wide variety of height options depending on how you use your monitor (because the arm can move about +/- 7" from the starting height). However, with their new version, Ergotron has drastically shortened the height of the desk pole, and for the life of me, I don't know why. Even when I adjust the arm's starting position to be at the very top of their new mounting pole, my monitor hits the desk long before I lower the arm to its lowest point. And, as someone who occasionally uses a 24" monitor in portrait mode, I can't even use this new arm. I'm also not ultra-crazy about the new look (polished aluminum & black), although I'm sure many people think it looks nice.

Ergotron, if you're listening: Please bring back the longer desk mounting pole (or even sell it as an accessory). I see that you make a new dual-arm system that appears to have a longer version of the new mounting pole, so I know you could do it.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Might want to buy two rather than duel model July 24, 2010

By djk1940

Amazon Verified Purchase

I had already setup my home office with an Ergomart desk mount and keyboard tray plus a Peerless wall mount, and was very satisfied with the hardware. However, my wife's home office configuration required that her LCD monitor and TV be mounted side by side. I was tempted to do it with the Ergotron LX Dual Side-by-Side Arm - Mounting kit ( desk clamp mount, grommet mount, 2 articulating arms, 2 extension brackets ) for LCD display - screen size: up to 24" - mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm, 75 x 75 mm - desktop stand, but decided on two Ergotron LX Desk Mount mounts instead....both being slightly cheaper than Ergomart products. The setup turned out to be excellent. Installation was a breeze, and because the mounts did not share the same base, there was much more flexibility in positioning the TV and Monitor next to one another. The hardware is light weight, but well built, and adjust easily; it is not as heavy duty as the Ergomart arm that I use, but more than adequate for the 19" and 22" LCD wide screens that my wife uses.

Although the hardware is great, the experience of purchasing them was not. I originally ordered two of these through Amazon, where the seller was Tech for Less. They were advertised for about half the price of other sellers, which should have made me suspicious. When they arrived, they were Ergotron's no longer sold model 45-184-194, not the much newer model 45-241-026 advertised. Tech for Less said the error was in linking their SKU number with Amazon's, and that the error has now been corrected, paid for the shipping to return the items, and has given me a full refund. Tech of Less' Customer Service was great. Since Tech for Less didn't handle the model I wanted, I purchased two more from another seller, and finally got what I wanted. As of this writing, Amazon is now selling them directly and since the error has been corrected, I have no reason to believe that my buying experience will be repeated with this product. But Amazon, please do what you can to prevent such experiences in the future!