So, long story short, I have vision problems, and I need to work closely with my monitor. So I’d like to have a solution where I can grab my monitor and pull it close to my face for use, and push it back over the desk when I am done with it. I don’t really know what what I’m looking for is called, or if anything like this even exists. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable in the subject than I am can help me out here.
While I am at it, I am hoping to replace my monitor as well. I would like it if the monitor had a harder material on the screen, rather than the fragile feeling plasticy stuff that computer monitors are normally made of, since my nose frequently bumps the screen, resulting in me needing to clean it often.
Once I remove my current monitor, I will have two displayport ports and one HDMI open on my card.
I am hoping to find a solution that costs less than three-thousand dollars. But with niche hardware like this, I understand that it may be more expensive.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Thanks for reading my post and considering helping me out!
Ruggedized monitors exist, for sure. I’ll point you in the direction but you have now stumbled into the industrial realm, my friend. (My own pocketbook has just scampered off somewhere in fear just by thinking about it.)
The biggest problem with ruggedized equipment is that it is generally smaller (for durability) and usually a generation or two behind current market. It’s usually got durability certifications or military approval attached to it.
Military grade aside, you probably want to focus on restaurant or factory grade equipment. Unfortunately, that stuff generally also comes with an industrial price tag.
(tl;dr: I found a company at the last link that may be a good happy medium between military and general commerical.)
https://www.stealth.com/ruggedlcds/ruggeddesktoplcds/
https://www.stealth.com/ruggedlcds/
https://zmicro.com/solutions/displays/
This looks like it might be an interesting path: Casino game machine displays:
https://crystal-display.com/products/low-cost-gaming-and-casino-monitors-and-touchscreen-products/
Beetronics might be what we are looking for:
https://www.beetronics.com/c-monitors