When I received this shelf for review from FlexiSpot, I felt a little ambivalent. How can you get excited about a shelf and what would there be to write in review thereof? Surprise! More than I thought. In addition to saving some desk real estate, there is a health benefit as well. See below.
Note: Flexispot sent us the Monitor Riser Stand. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this stand are our own.
Pros
- Adds to usable desk space
- Well built and strong
- Adds storage space under monitor
Cons
- None
FlexiSpot Monitor Riser Stand — Specifications
- Dimension 23.62” x 7.87” x 0.63”
- Height 5.28”
- Range 0.59” – 1.97”
- Weight Capacity 33.1 lbs
- Color Maple/Mahogany
FlexiSpot Monitor Riser Stand — Assembly
Your shelf comes packaged very well. There is a bit of assembly. As with all my experience with FlexiSpot products. All instructions were easy to follow and the tool needed was included. You need to put in four screws and it’s time to install.
Clamps are solid and attach to the desk extremely firm. I had some misgivings about the design being strong enough to support my computer with no wobbles. Unfounded. As long as you firmly attach the shelf legs with the enclosed screws firmly this is rock solid.
FlexiSpot Monitor Riser Stand — In use
What got me excited? I now have a lot of extra desk space with the computer monitor raised. I can store back up drives underneath the shelf. That’s handy but I also end up with desk real estate which is nice because I tend to spread out with lots of ‘projects in process’ on a regular basis.
FlexiSpot Monitor Riser Stand — Health help
Setting up your computer work station properly can make a big difference to your health. Your monitor should be at eye level so you don’t sit with your neck in a slightly odd position ending up with aches and pains that are not necessary. Here are some recommendations I found. Check the header image. When standing or sitting both monitors are at eye level.
- Top of monitor at or just below eye level.
- Head and neck balanced and in-line with torso.
- Shoulders relaxed.
- Elbows close to body and supported.
- Lower back supported.
- Wrists and hands in-line with forearms.
- Adequate room for keyboard and mouse.
- Feet flat on the floor.
When I have my desk in the standing position it is just perfect and the seated position is just about right as well.
FlexiSpot Monitor Riser Stand — A bonus
As photographers we are often on our knees while out in the wilds. The bonus is FlexiSpot uses a closed cell foam material the is extremely dense but lightweight. It makes wonderful kneeling and string pads with just a little bit of imagination. You can add a carabiner to hang from you belt or pack.