Official Thread - WSGF Edition & HD Triple XL Stands

[Vega]

Hello, any June update on these bad-boys. ;)

[skipclarke]

Hello, any June update on these bad-boys. ;)

I talked with Ergotech on Tuesday, and they were still on target for being in stock on Thursday. I haven't spoken with them since then, but I will confirm this next week.

[skipclarke]

Units are back in stock, and the first couple of backorders have shipped.

[Vega]

Awesome news!

[skipclarke]

All backorders have been shipped, and we are 100% caught up.

[Vega]

Skip, I just wanted to thank you and whomever else was involved with bringing this product to market. I have owned a lot of multi-monitors stands but this is a whole new level. The quality and adjustability of this stand is amazing. Best $400 I've ever spent!

[Baasha]

Hi Skip,

I am really interested in ordering the WSGF Edition of this stand but had a couple of questions before I pull the trigger.

1.) I have THREE (3) 30" monitors and would like to run them in portrait mode - Will the WSGF Edition stand work for that configuration?

2.) If I want to run those 3 monitors in landscape mode (3 30" monitors), is it possible with this stand?

Please let me know as I'd like to order one ASAP.

Thanks.

[skipclarke]

Hi Skip,

I am really interested in ordering the WSGF Edition of this stand but had a couple of questions before I pull the trigger.

1.) I have THREE (3) 30" monitors and would like to run them in portrait mode - Will the WSGF Edition stand work for that configuration?

2.) If I want to run those 3 monitors in landscape mode (3 30" monitors), is it possible with this stand?

Please let me know as I'd like to order one ASAP.

Thanks.

I'd love to sell you one! But I don't want to sell you something that's not going to work.

1 - The panel itself is 20.4 pounds. This is "just" over the 20 pound limit we've set. I don't think it will be a problem. The pivots are tested to 25 pounds, and we went conservative predicting the weight on a 5x1-P setup. In that setup, your monitors are arranged as such: A + B + C + D + E. The letters represent the monitors, and the plus signs are the joints on the arms. With 5x 12 pound monitors, the middle two joints will each have 24 pounds on them. Your 20.4 pound monitors are within the expected weight distribution of a 5x1-P system. Also, the U2711 is 23 pounds, and I know those work.

Your monitors are about 17 3/4" high (or wide in P mode). The issue is whether they will attach the the bar and not hit where one of the pivots is located. You have 19 - 19.5" from the center pivot to the outside pivot (depending on the angle of the arms). The monitors should fit. As you angle the arms in more, you slide the pivot down the arm. I can't promise that you will be able to set the monitors at your preferred angle. That position might put the pivot right on the monitor joint. Based on the angle I have mine at (about 45 degrees), I think you'll make it.

2 - This is trickier. Your monitors are about 27 1/3" wide. They will fit on the stand. There is plenty of room to hit 27"+ between pivots. It just comes down to the angle. Your panels are almost 2" wider, but there is plenty of room. It's all about making sure you can get the panels at an angle you're happy with.

I do think it will work. Your panels are a bit lighter, but a bit larger. Normally I can't do returns on the stand, because Ergotech considers it a custom product and doesn't offer me a return. I'm willing to take the chance on determining if 30" panels will work. If you don't like it, I'll refund your purchase price (though I can't refund any shipping costs). I'll take the gamble of holding on to one for a while to get definitive answers on 30" panels. All I ask is that you take pics and document your experience - success or fail. How's that for a deal?

I realize you've only got two panels, but I'd also like to get some insight on how 30" panels work in 1+3. If you can test the spacial relationship of two panels one over the other, that would be great as well.

[Baasha]

I'd love to sell you one! But I don't want to sell you something that's not going to work.

1 - The panel itself is 20.4 pounds. This is "just" over the 20 pound limit we've set. I don't think it will be a problem. The pivots are tested to 25 pounds, and we went conservative predicting the weight on a 5x1-P setup. In that setup, your monitors are arranged as such: A + B + C + D + E. The letters represent the monitors, and the plus signs are the joints on the arms. With 5x 12 pound monitors, the middle two joints will each have 24 pounds on them. Your 20.4 pound monitors are within the expected weight distribution of a 5x1-P system. Also, the U2711 is 23 pounds, and I know those work.

Your monitors are about 17 3/4" high (or wide in P mode). The issue is whether they will attach the the bar and not hit where one of the pivots is located. You have 19 - 19.5" from the center pivot to the outside pivot (depending on the angle of the arms). The monitors should fit. As you angle the arms in more, you slide the pivot down the arm. I can't promise that you will be able to set the monitors at your preferred angle. That position might put the pivot right on the monitor joint. Based on the angle I have mine at (about 45 degrees), I think you'll make it.

2 - This is trickier. Your monitors are about 27 1/3" wide. They will fit on the stand. There is plenty of room to hit 27"+ between pivots. It just comes down to the angle. Your panels are almost 2" wider, but there is plenty of room. It's all about making sure you can get the panels at an angle you're happy with.

I do think it will work. Your panels are a bit lighter, but a bit larger. Normally I can't do returns on the stand, because Ergotech considers it a custom product and doesn't offer me a return. I'm willing to take the chance on determining if 30" panels will work. If you don't like it, I'll refund your purchase price (though I can't refund any shipping costs). I'll take the gamble of holding on to one for a while to get definitive answers on 30" panels. All I ask is that you take pics and document your experience - success or fail. How's that for a deal?

I realize you've only got two panels, but I'd also like to get some insight on how 30" panels work in 1+3. If you can test the spacial relationship of two panels one over the other, that would be great as well.

Skip,

Sounds like a deal!

Just one quick clarification though; I have THREE Dell U3011 monitors, not the U2711. I see that you've mentioned 30" monitors further down in your reply but first you referenced the U2711 so I want to make sure the measurements you've stated are for the U3011 and NOT the U2711 (?).

I am ready to order so please confirm the measurements you've stated are for the U3011 and not the U2711.

Thanks.

*EDIT: I checked the U3011 specs and that corresponds to what you've written! Placing an order for the WSGF Edition stand right now! :)

I'm in California; when can I expect the stand?

[skipclarke]

I will submit the order to Ergotech for Monday. There is 5-7 days of processing and kitting. From there it will ship UPS Ground from New York. Probably looking at 10-12 days.

[Baasha]

Order placed! ;)

[ktfktf]

Hello,

I have a question, does your upgrade kit WSGF-U15 ( http://www.wsgf.org/products/upgrade-kit-full ) also work with the following product?

http://www.ergotron.com/Products/tabid/65/PRDID/197/language/en-US/Default.aspx DS100 Triple-Monitor Desk Stand Part Number: 33-323-200


Thanks !

[skipclarke]

Hello,

I have a question, does your upgrade kit WSGF-U15 ( http://www.wsgf.org/products/upgrade-kit-full ) also work with the following product?

http://www.ergotron.com/Products/tabid/65/PRDID/197/language/en-US/Default.aspx DS100 Triple-Monitor Desk Stand Part Number: 33-323-200


Thanks !

They both use a 1.5" pole, so it should physically work. You are welcome to try it out, but Ergotech considers the part to be a custom product so returns aren't accepted. Are you doing for 5x1-P or a large 3x1?

[ktfktf]

Thank you for your response!

I would probably try it for a 3+1 landscape with 4x U2711.

At the moment I have them in 3x1 portrait +1standing next to it, but after some months I would prefer the 3+1 landscape option.


Btw, do you also offer shipping to Switzerland? I could get it sent to a friend in Germany, but they have a 19% import fee, while Switzerland only has like 7%...


Thanks again :-)


*edit*

ah just found it, it is 125$, meaning 300 in total..

[ketchykech]

Hello WSGF! I'm new to multi monitor'ing and not too tech savvy! :/ If you could take the time and answer my question, it'd be greatly apprecited!

I'm planning purchasing the HD Triple Stand XL (non WSGF version) and MUST know if these three monitors will fit!

ASUS VE278Q 27" x2
ASUS VG278H 27" x1 (center monitor)

Please let me know!

[skipclarke]

Hello WSGF! I'm new to multi monitor'ing and not too tech savvy! :/ If you could take the time and answer my question, it'd be greatly apprecited!

I'm planning purchasing the HD Triple Stand XL (non WSGF version) and MUST know if these three monitors will fit!

ASUS VE278Q 27" x2
ASUS VG278H 27" x1 (center monitor)

Please let me know!

According to the HD Triple XL product page, it will handle monitors 25.5" wide. Checking the specifications page of your monitors

http://usa.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VG278H/#specifications

http://usa.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VE278Q/#specifications

We find that the VG278H and VE278Q are both 25.31" wide (643mm). Assuming that ASUS provides the right specs for their monitors, they will fit.

[ketchykech]

Thank you very much! Placing order soon =]

[grok23]

I'm distinctly unimpressed by the shipping rates to the UK, they're far higher than I pay over here (double in fact) to ship stuff of similar weight to the USA. Hopefully the stand itself will make up for that when it arrives and allow me to forget the raping of my wallet.

Any ideas on what sort of lead times to expect before shipping, shipping times etc?

[skipclarke]

I'm distinctly unimpressed by the shipping rates to the UK, they're far higher than I pay over here (double in fact) to ship stuff of similar weight to the USA. Hopefully the stand itself will make up for that when it arrives and allow me to forget the raping of my wallet.

Any ideas on what sort of lead times to expect before shipping, shipping times etc?

I just found out late yesterday that the products are now on backorder. I hadn't had a chance to update the product pages (I have just done that). Expectation is that the products will be available "within a month". As soon as I have a better ETA, I will post that. If you need me to cancel the order and refund your money, I would be happy to do that.

I wish there was something I could do about the shipping. The box is 40 pounds, and measures 36" x 24" x 6". You can go to USPS and see the calculations. The base price is $155, and then Ergotech has their handling fees. UPS and FedEx are even more. At least you don't live in AUS...

[grok23]

No worries, I can handle the wait. It should be worth it just to free up the desk space. ;)

PS: Thanks for the quick response.