Diwei Dual/Quad Monitor Stands: Anyone have one?

[kadaan]

I just saw these on Amazon and they're quite a lot cheaper than anything else out there. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with their quality before I picked one up. The 2-monitor one says it holds up 2x 22" max, but the quad one doesn't specify max size. I've got a 24", 22", and 17" and I'd love to put the 24" and 17" (portrait) on the bottom, with the 22" on top (above the 17" probably, for balance, and adjusted as close to center as possible.)

Dual LCD Monitor Stand desk clamp ($40)
http://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Stand-clamp-monitors-adjustable/dp/B001HHNCQY

Quad LCD Monitor Stand desk clamp ($89)
http://www.amazon.com/Quad-Monitor-stand-Fully-adjustable/dp/B001HHNRFK

Thoughts on either the stands themselves, or whether you think the quad would work the way I proposed?


edit:
Noticed they have models with stands instead of clamps, and a hex clamp:

Dual LCD Monitor Stand (free standing, $56)
http://www.amazon.com/Dual-Black-Monitor-Stand-Standing/dp/B0026MGO82

Quad LCD Monitor Stand (free standing, $89)
http://www.amazon.com/monitor-stand-mount-holds-monitors/dp/B001I12I3W

Hex LCD Monitor Stand desk clamp ($180)
http://www.amazon.com/Hex-monitor-stand-Fully-Adjustable/dp/B001HHSTBC


edit2:
I picked up the quad stand, thread about it here: http://www.dual-boxing.com/showthread.php?t=22400

[Bovidae]

For $50 I'll bite. Right now, my dual monitor stand consists of a 1"x1"x10" block of wood, a door hinge, 1/2 tube of epoxy and some duct tape.

Ill let you know some time after June 29th -July 2nd

[shdwdrgn]

For $50 I'll bite. Right now, my dual monitor stand consists of a 1"x1"x10" block of wood, a door hinge, 1/2 tube of epoxy and some duct tape.

Ill let you know some time after June 29th -July 2ndI'm curious to know the result also. I wouldn't mind picking one up myself for the extra desk space if they are any good.

Is June 29th - July 2nd yet? LOL

[Elektric]

one word: ERGOTRON.

Does the job better than anything out there.

[Herc130]

one word: ERGOTRON.

Does the job better than anything out there.

The DS100 is their cheapest quad stand, does not clamp at the base (just a simple pedestal) and the "arms" are just a slider bar that is no where near as adaptable as the $89 one linked here. Not to mention it is @ 3x the price. Honestly, I think the $89 one linked here is the better stand reguardless of price....and then it's also the less expensive stand by @$200....unless you really wanted to own an ERGOTRON just so you can say you only use ERGOTRON stands and don't care what you pay for what you get.

I use 2 of the quad stands. works great. Mounting system feels very secure (this is on a glass table with steel framing that isn't the simplest surface to mount things to), the arms are holding up my 17" screens great with no drooping and offers alot of adjustments to let you position the screens as needed.

I have had 1 of the quad stands for over 2 years now and got the second one maybe a year ago. Everything is still holding up like new, none of the adjust points are showing any signs of even wanting to try drooping. All these things are are steel tubing, a base to support it, mounting plates for the screens and adjustable points. It is amazing people still pay $$$$$$$$$$$ for Ergotrons. It's like they attached some mysticism to monitor stands requiring them to be overpriced to be good.

[Bovidae]

I received mine on Friday and am very impressed with the build quality. It is very heavy gauge steel and the welds are strong. The finish is perfect and it looked great fully assembled.

I did have one problem, the table I am using for a desk has an awkward side rail and the clamp was not able to secure to the table. Since this is a temporary office, I will make sure my new desk can handle a clamp-on stand like this. My issues aside, the clamp is very nice. It uses two heavy screw clamps and is adjustable up to 6"+

I just had to see it work, so I took my monitors to the garage and hung it off the side of my workbench. It held my dual 22"s fine and I was able to adjust it in all the ways I expected (left/right and tilt) to the configuration I wanted (one landscape the other portrait, concave to each other, perpendicular to my desk)

Be warned, that the arm is one piece, so you cannot offset the heights. If you want your monitor centers to be at different heights, this is not the product for you.

Conclusion: for us cheap bastards, this thing is awesome!!! I will definitely buy from this manufacturer again.

[zanthor]

How far apart can you set the 22's? I'm trying to decide if I can use a dual arm mount to hang my 22's on either side of my 28"...

[shdwdrgn]

I have a question for those that currently have these devices. I am thinking about getting one, just not sure if I want the 2 or the 4. I currently have 2 19" monitors on my main comp, plus another 19 widescreen on a seconday computer. I am hoping to upgrade to 22" at some point. However, i notice that while the smaller one says it can handle up to 22" monitors the 4 monitor one only says 19". Is this just because of size? or is weight going to be an issue?

@HERC130: Nice setup there. What do you use to hold the monitor above your primary center one? The one you use for videos when raiding? I can see where the 2 - 4 monitor ones are, but can't really tell what is holding that guy up.

[Bovidae]

How far apart can you set the 22's? I'm trying to decide if I can use a dual arm mount to hang my 22's on either side of my 28"...I'll take some measurements, but even with both side's in portrait, I doubt there'd be room for any widescreen between the two, nevermind 28"

[Herc130]

For the upper center 22" screen, I used an ergotron. Was on sale in circuit city for $50 when I got it

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9338/ergotron200deskmountarm.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/i/ergotron200deskmountarm.jpg/)


That one does droop, which is to be expected for the design. It is not really tall enough to use it the way I have it set-up. I did a ghetto fix for it by getting a small $10 table clamp at home depot and bending a steel bar into an L shape, clamping one end onto the table clamp and then using the other end for the ergotron mount to clamp onto.

[F9thRet]

Well you all convinced me, gonna go place my order right now.

Stephen

[Bovidae]

How far apart can you set the 22's? I'm trying to decide if I can use a dual arm mount to hang my 22's on either side of my 28"...Full spread eagle, the dual stand is 28" from center to center of the mounts. It would definitely not do what you are looking for.

With my pair of AL2216w's in portrait, this leaves 15" of horizontal space maximum, between the two. That ain't much

[kadaan]

Full spread eagle, the dual stand is 28" from center to center of the mounts.

Hmm. 28" center-center sounds like more than enough room to support 24" widescreens. Think I'll pick up a quad myself. Thanks for the review!

[shdwdrgn]

Full spread eagle, the dual stand is 28" from center to center of the mounts.

Hmm. 28" center-center sounds like more than enough room to support 24" widescreens. Think I'll pick up a quad myself. Thanks for the review!Don't forget you have to subtract some of the space from what the side monitors are using.

[kadaan]

Well I must say I'm impressed with Amazon's shipping. I ordered them Thursday during my lunch break with 3-5 day shipping, figured with the holiday I'd see them around Friday of this week. I was pleasantly surprised when UPS dropped them off at my door yesterday afternoon (27 hours after I hit 'submit' on the order form!)

It was pretty easy to set up, and I was impressed with the quality. I screwed the monitors on before sliding the arm on the bar, which was probably a mistake as it was really heavy. It worked perfectly for my setup, and I'm 99% sure it's big enough for me to put 2x 24" monitors on the sides. It's probably not tall enough for 4x24", as the 22" on top is mounted about an inch from the very top of the pole.

Some photos over here: New Monitor Stand! ('http://www.dual-boxing.com/forums/index.php?page=Thread&postID=213817')

[F9thRet]

Just received mine today, setup was a breeze. I can't think you all enough for letting me know about this stand. It has made a huge difference.

Stephen

[Meeo]

Just received my HEX Stand...All i can say is wow. the hex stand comes in 3-4 peices the main mast that clamps to my desk (which im still trying to figure out how to do it since i have a very weird glass desk, i may get a new desk), and the 2 Arm units which slide down the main mast and can be positioned in 3 different height settings per arm location. im currently only setting it up for 3 monitors as im waiting for my 3 new monitors to arrive. Very heavy duty build, i original had a triple mount ergotron mount and all i can think of is my money wasted...but anyhow.. Thanks for posting this kadaan!

[Physics101]

I just ordered my quad stand, can't wait for the awesomeness that is a cleaner looking desk!

[rahven32]

How well do you guys think this would handle a 24" and 22" widescreen? I noticed it says up to 22". Would I still have room to put them in a V sort of?

[Meeo]

iI will try and get some pictures posted within the next few days of my Hex setup....

There is a caution i would like to say however..... Originally i was under the impression i would of been able to get at least my 22 in' widescreen with 2 x 19" wide screens to either side...

What i am finding is that with my 22 in the center, and the 19s on either I actually have an overlap....Now this overlap is not all that bad to me, but to some it may be. I have lined up the sides of my monitors to line up so i get a thinner gap between actual screens. I am finding it hard to tilt in my 19s due to the size of wide of my 22" in the center.when i get my 3 new screens i will most likely get all 3 19s instead of another 22" just to make it fit better.

Ill get some pictures posted.

[Meeo]

All i can say is i am amazed, i finally got my Hex Stand up.........

http://www.deusmodus.net/images/personal/Will_Setup01.jpg

Its a bit messy, i was not done actually setting it all up.

[cybernerv]

very nice Meeo (http://www.dual-boxing.com/member.php?u=3989) :)

what monitor brands are those if you do not mind answering

BTW I think you should invest in a bigger desk(s) :p

[Meeo]

There is definetly no lie with the need for a bigger desk, i also have that desk mounted monitor stand connected to the glass itselfs, so im just waiting for it to give way.

5 x Acer X193W+BD Black 19" 5ms WS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009127

1 x Acer X223Wbd Black 22" 5ms WS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009145

There is also a 32" LCD TV that is a Dynex i got from best buy.

[Bovidae]

That's a nice set of electronics you got there, glad the stand worked out.

I especially like the cooling solution in the foreground.

[rocnroll]

You guys are costing me money! I ordered the quad stand. I have 2x22" wide screens and a19" (if I wanted to, I could use my 19" wide screen LCD TV), so I figured what the heck.

Thanks for the post!

[rocnroll]

You guys are costing me money! I ordered the quad stand. I have 2x22" wide screens and a19" (if I wanted to, I could use my 19" wide screen LCD TV), so I figured what the heck.

Thanks for the post!

Just got it today and set it up with no problems. Works great for my 2x22" Acer. I'll add a couple more later, very sturdy and flexible.

[Sajuuk]

All i can say is i am amazed, i finally got my Hex Stand up.........


Impressive set of displays. I've got four hooked up to my computer, and now that I multibox I can't figure out what to use the extra two for.