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what used to come standard with so many LCD monitors (back when they were backlit by CFLs) now is so rare. is it really that difficult to drill 4 holes at the back on the monitor?
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Jul 14th, 2012 05:24 PM #1
why do so many led lcd monitor don't have vesa holes
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Jul 14th, 2012 05:34 PM #2Deal Guru
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Two words, "Cost optimization".
Buy a more expensive LED backlit LCD targetted towards business/embedded customers, and they still come with the VESA "holes".
Its a little more than drilling holes; the internal support structure must be made of a metal rigid enough to support the entire screen from the holes. Which takes more material, more weight, more cost. Manufacturers basically are producing LCD screens at almost zero profit, so they cut corners every way they can. 99% of "home" users never use the VESA holes, so why bother with them?_______________
Originally Posted by TodayHello
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Jul 14th, 2012 05:35 PM #3
They're cutting down on thickness and on cost, especially for the budget models where most buyers don't care about VESA mounting. Any of the better monitors still have VESA mounts, such as the Dell UltraSharps
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Jul 14th, 2012 06:11 PM #4Deal Fanatic
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As we want things cheaper and cheaper, the vendors must do everything they can to reduce the price. From a construction point of view, the back of the monitor will need to be much stronger (even re-enforced with a metal plate to be subjected to the forces of a VESA mount + being pushed on a daily basis.
OP just needs to pay a little more. I think Dell's P (Professional) and U (Ultrasharp) lines should all have VESA mounts. (Call and check with Dell). Reply With Quote
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Jul 14th, 2012 06:33 PM #5Deal Guru
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ASUS monitors still come with them right?
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Jul 14th, 2012 06:51 PM #6The 2 different models I have do. Originally Posted by Jimboski
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Jul 14th, 2012 07:06 PM #7I have two ASUS 27", both are mounted to my desk. Mounts are made up to 24" LCDs, but LED monitors are much lighter. Originally Posted by jrees
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Jul 14th, 2012 08:25 PM #8
Check the specs for VESA compatibility. It should list 100x100, 200x200, etc.
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