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Products to change the height of your monitor:
The simplest and quickest way to raise the height of your monitor
is to put it on your hard drive (provided it is not a tower
model). If this does not equal the right height for you there
are a number of products you could try.
Firstly, it is a good idea to determine at what height your
monitor should be. For most people the top of the screen should
be at eye height. It is acceptable to experiment with the height
of the screen using telephone directories or bound pads of photocopy
paper so long as this is only temporary and the monitor is stable.
As soon as you have find the height which is comfortable for
you purchase the necessary equipment.
Armed with this information you will be in a better position
to choose the most appropriate solution. Products that are commonly
available include:
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Monitor plinths(also called risers). Available
in a limited number of heights plinths are an inexpensive way
to raise your monitor. In addition many permit the keyboard
to be housed underneath when not in use, thus providing space
for other tasks. When purchasing be sure to check that the plinth
is suitable for the size and weight of your monitor. Cost is
approximately £35.
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Monitor arms. The most expensive
choice that is usually only necessary for multi-user workstations.
Prices vary, from £35, depending on the mechanisms and materials
used but the cheapest. The cheaper models tend to support lightweight,
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Monitor blocks. Available in differing heights blocks
can be used individually or stacked to achieve the correct height.
Relatively inexpensive they are study and do not take up any
more room than the footprint of your monitor.
Most monitor arms also have a keyboard tray attached. This for
storing the keyboard when not in use. Never type with the keyboard
on the tray.
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