Upgrading to a mechanical/robotic arm for dual monitors

Posted by Consistent_Bar_7644@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 6 comments

My current setup has a couple of monitors on regular stands, but I'm thinking about changing it up to make my workspace more efficient and less cluttered. I'm considering a mechanical arm for my monitors. Heard they can really open up desk space and offer better positioning. How's it working out for you guys with multi screen setup?

I'm also eyeing the CyboPal ONE. It's a bit on the expensive side, but it looks like it could really improve my workspace. But the thing is, I'll have to add another whole screen if I want to use. As far as I can see, they're not just selling the arm separately but with a screen.

I'm also looking to upgrade my peripherals. Maybe a new mechanical keyboard and a more ergonomic mouse. Any favorites that won't cost me an arm and a leg? I'm after something reliable but not too flashy.

My desk's a bit of a mess right now, and I'm hoping these changes will help tidy things up.

What do you guys think? Is the CyboPal ONE overkill, or should I just go with a regular mechanical arm?

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Busy_Bluejay_8777@reddit

I switched to a dual monitor arm a while back and yeah it helps with space, but I still barely adjust it after the first week. It’s one of those things where you set it once and then forget it exists.Now I move around to view it.

That’s why something like the CyboPal setup is interesting to me. If it actually adjusts without you having to mess with it every time, that solves the one thing monitor arms don’t really fix.

Consistent_Bar_7644@reddit (OP)

I've always wondered if everyone who buys these arms actually uses them to their full potential lol

Equivalent-Fortune88@reddit

I was in the same spot, messy desk, two monitors on stands taking up way too much room. Arms helped a bit but didn’t really solve the whole ‘constantly adjusting things’ problem.

Cybopal looks like it might help more with positioning than freeing space. Especially if you’re always tweaking angles like I am.

Yeah arms are good. Cybopal solves a problem but its unavailable at the moment so can't have it now, maybe in the future, for now I'll just have to try my luck with something else.

RememberTooSmile@reddit

It’s incredible the difference it makes in space and aesthetics. It also opens up many different setups for you to try, depending on what you care about between desk and screen real estate

I care about both here hence the concern. I'll have to see the impact on aesthetics.