Dell MDA20 Dual Monitor Arm - Unboxing and Setup 

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Go for it!

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@@hometech4572 Will do! Appreciate the info! :)

Appreciate it!

Hi @nabbit. Mac doesn't support 3 displays at one time. I'm using an old Mac air 2014.

Hi. My desk is 120 cm X 70.5cm. I struggle for keyboard space + palm placement as I have to place laptop in between the displays, but since you have 80cm, it should be fine for you. I could push the displays all the way back, but I didn't want to get the centre of gravity to the edge of the table. 10 - 15 cms inside the table feels safe.

Hi. The handles are sturdy, doesn't wobble with typing. But I have setup my desk in the first floor, it's timber floor, and if a heavy person walks across the desk or if my kid runs around, there is a visible wobble..

Hi CH. Refer to this image ibb.co/Y8k5Pbs . I've experimented this and found out the below. Block 2 is always in horizontal position and readjusts automatically based on Block 1 tilt angle. If you want to move block 3 (horizontal axis), please hold 1 firmly and apply some pressure left or right side of the display. If you want to move block 4 (vertical axis), hold the top and bottom side of the display and do a push and pull action from the front side of the display. Hope it's useful, not sure if I've articulated it enough.

@@hometech4572 Yay, that worked! I just needed to attach the monitor then I was able to move it following your instructions. Thank you 😊

I had a look at s26722qc, the tech spec mentions it has an interface for VESA. I think that means it needs VESA plate in order to go into this arm. I'm not too sure if it would attach without VESA as I don't have that display with me to try out. Sorry.

@@hometech4572 Thanks for taking time and checking it.. I did reach out to Dell Support and they said it needs extra VESA Plate

It is strange you should need them. You should contact Dell Support. xD

@@jamaral7 - That was my opinion as well.. But the website says Quick Release is compatible with U and P series monitors. Did you happen to use them with any S Series monitors ? I want to know this before i buy

Nope, for this model S2721HN display that I have, the square plates on the arms would not snug fit on to the back, I had to use vesa plate.

Yes, they are safe to tilt. Pretty much every joint has freedom of movement, but need to push them a bit.

It's in the user manual. You can get one from internet, look up for mda20 manual

Can you give me the length and breadth of each monitor? I can then measure up. For reference ibb.co/0nRm5hr

The desk was pretty clean, I was careful as well; but true, in my recent installation, I attached plates / arms keeping the display in the box 👍. Now I have a USB hub, so I connect both monitors to same machine.

It looks compatible, from s2715h user guide, I can see it has the VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA cover).

Thanks a lot! Yes it is compatible.

@Mawini - Hi.. may i know if you used the Quick Release mechanism or ended up attaching extra plate ?

Hi @David. The stretched length is about 98.5 cm from the 3rd pivots. Pls note I haven't rotated the 3rd pivot as didn't want to loose my current distance setting, but you can if need be. This image will give you some context ibb.co/0nRm5hr

@@hometech4572 thank you so much!

It's proportional to the sturdiness of the desk itself. If desk wobbles by 2mm side ways, monitor would also wobble at twice the rate like 4mm.

Hi Matt. It's 120 cm X 70.5cm. The thickness of the MDF wooden slab is about 1cm reinforced with 3.5 cm hollow rectangular steel frames underneath. Hope this helps.

The mounting kit seems to have click to release type latch.. but the mda20 doesn't have that, it has vesa plate adapter and screw in place of the release button. Regarding the monitor, 27 inch isn't a problem.

Hi. Yeah, it's about the adjustment of the weight of the monitor (how easy or difficult is it to lift up or push down with a single finger).. Ill explain with a example, Think of the counter balance as a spring loaded garage shutter. Garage shutter is about 100+kgs, yet we are able to lift it up and put it down easily because of the pre tensioned spring in them.

@@hometech4572 Ah nice, I was worried as I'm using a 34 ultra widescreen on this arm lol. I finally know now, thanks

Hi @rick. We'll split the question into two parts. Regarding the 32 inch monitor. I think the 32 inch monitor would be around 70 to 80 cm wide. Based on the measurements here ibb.co/0nRm5hr The arm should be technically able to hold two such monitors. Is dual curved screens and the arms do fine? Aesthetically it might not be a good choice, it's a personal preference.

Hi. Yes please check video at 15:18

After fixing the displays, we cannot move the arms to completely interchange their places, the monitors will dash into each other. But I can recommend a solution: Each monitor has two HDMI inputs, so you can have 4 cables total, taking inputs from devices in any desired order.

Hi. ibb.co/9yhMVPy Were you able to attach the vesa plate to your monitor. Then, you can hookup the top two tabs and then use the extra screw (with a heavier head) that they've provided to secure the monitor near the bottom.

@@hometech4572 will give it a try. Thanks

@@hometech4572 i had to use a longer screw for the bottom center hole. The one that came with the kit wouldnt engage the threads. If i could shim the adapter plate so it wasnt recessed at the bottom, it would have worked. But the spacers that came with the kit are way too long.

@@Thelawnenforcementofficer can you specify the model of the monitor. mine was a s2721hn and the plate was a snug fit. But I agree the extra screw was a little short and went into the thread may be only a few mm.

@@hometech4572 S2721H

27 inch is the recommended size. Can hold up to 10kg per arm.

Hi Thomas, 7.5cm is the max. Mine is 5 cm thick table. Attached image reference ibb.co/C5nRmWw. There is a fixed height for the inner screws which is at 7.5 cm, the bottom support plate can open only until that point..

Sorry no idea. Better to find a friend who has a dual arm setup and do a trial before before buying

Yeah. I spent quite a lot of time getting it right, if you see my other video - Northbay AU dual arm setup, I first fix the arm to the display and then mount the arm to the pole. It's much easier that way.

@@hometech4572 I found out that the MDA protrudes beyond the desk (my desk is against the wall) so I bought 2 MSAs instead. Also the arms are not compatible with S series monitor, but only with P or U series. I use dual U2723QEs now.

Sorry live in Sydney. I think you can reach out to Dell India twitter handle.

290 AUD mate.

Yeah, true, I should have started recording sooner.

I left making game rigs after graduating from college. Laptop is what I use for work !