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Options I Discovered When Shopping for Computer Monitors
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items My need to purchase an additional computer monitor, stemmed from my desire to work online, some place other than my bedroom, where I was using my 54 inch tv screen that I had connected to my laptop. Now that I'm so used to working on such a huge scre...
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Deciding on the Right Monitor
New Workstation Accessories
Deciding on the Right Monitor
I spent quite a bit of time looking at monitors, both before AND after I found the monitor I decided to buy, Once I made my choice, I kept looking, out of curiosity, and to confirm I was getting the best deal for what I was willing to pay.
This thin, portable monitor is fine, if all you need is just a little bit more display room on your laptop, for better visibility when reading.
MNN 15.6" FHD Portable Monitor USB C HDMI
When I considered getting a simple LED monitor, I found this adjustable stand that pairs perfectly with monitors from 13 to 32 inches.
HUANUO Single Monitor Mount, 13-32 Inch
This 20 inch computer monitor at Walmart, was very tempting, especially at the listed price. It offers me an additional 5 inches of screen, and it was a a good place to start on my shopping journey.
Sceptre 20" 1600x900 HDMI VGA 75hz 5ms LED Monitor (E205W-1600 Black)
With this same 20 inch monitor - available on Amazon, I could easily get by with having 5 additional inches of screen space when I work on my computer. Since I wasn't sure if that would be enough, I decided to give myself options.
Sceptre 20" 75Hz Ultra Thin LED Monitor
Not quite the standard 24 inch size screen as other monitors, this Dell monitor is still a great choice, when you decide to scale up from the basic 15 inch laptop screen.
Dell S2425HS 23.8" FHD Monitor, 100Hz
This computer monitor was one of my first choices from the beginning, because it offered the extra screen space I was looking for. However, I wanted to be sure and get the very best deal, so I decided to do some more price and product comparisons.
KOORUI 22" FHD 100 Hz Computer Monitor with Speakers, S01 Black
While I like the additional few inches of screen that I was searching for in a new computer monitor, I didn't really like the stand, like I did on the one I eventually chose. However, this was listed at a great price.
onn. 22" FHD (1920 x 1080p) 60hz Office Monitor with 4.8 ft HDMI Cable, Black
Among the choices of 22 inch computer monitors I came across, this Spectre was one of the many popular brands I noticed for under $100 bucks.
Sceptre 22" 1080p HDMI VGA 75Hz 5ms HD LED Monitor - E225W-1920
Another great option was this 24 inch monitor that I only second guessed, because it cost a few bucks more, and once again, I worried about going too big, to make it more convenient to move.
Sceptre 24" 75Hz Full HD 1080P LED Monitor HDMI VGA Build in Speakers, Brushed Black 2019 (E248W-19203S)
For those consumers who are partial to the Dell brand, this monitor is a steal at this price, and does really well with Amazon shoppers.
Dell 24 SE2425H 23.8" Full HD Monitor
This 24 inch computer monitor was among the great buys I discovered on Amazon. I might have purchased it, if I hadn't been too impatient to wait for the delivery time.
Philips 24" Frameless Full HD Monitor 241V8LB
This gorgeous 27 inch Samsung monitor would have been more than enough for me, until I considered whether that would make it less portable for my needs, if I wanted to move it around.
SAMSUNG 27" Class T35F LED Monitor with Border-Less Design, IPS Panel, 75hz, FreeSync, and Eye Saver Mode - LF27T350FHNXZA
Here's another Sceptre monitor that was nicely priced for a 27 inch sized screen. With it's various features, it should definitely suffice for any of your computer needs.
Sceptre 27" Gaming Monitor 100Hz 1ms
Shoppers who do more than work on text documents online, will love the stylish look of this curved monitor for gaming, movie viewing, and all your computer and online use.
SANSUI 27" IPS 100Hz FHD Monitor with Speakers
The computer monitor I decided on was this one. Not only will it serve my needs, but this one is convenient, as well as being closer to the size screen I'm used to working on. Yahoooo!
Pioneer 32” Class LED HD Smart Xumo TV PN32-551-24U
New Workstation Accessories
After I purchased a monitor to connect to my laptop, when I work in the my living room, I realized I needed a desk lamp also. Until then, the only illumination in the room, was the “fairy lights” I bought at the Home Depot. I strung them up on the wa...
This lamp for the desk was a tempting purchase, mainly because of all the dimmer settings, but I already had a clip on lamp and I wanted something different.
Woputne Clip-on Desk Lamp, 10 Brightness Modes
This simple little lamp for the desk was actually what I had in mind, and it was in the price range I was seeking, but I wasn't 100 % sold on the design.
Lavish Home 14 in. White Contemporary LED Desk Lamp 72-GX8258D
The built in power strip on this desk lamp makes it a super appealing purchase choice (if you don't have to worry about folks abusing the outlets :-)
Power Strip Desk Lamp, 3 Outlets, 4 USB
This cool desk lamp was more of what I was looking for, but I decided against it because I didn't want to wait on delivery.
GONDSILY LED Desk Lamp with USB & Touch Control
I like the sleek and attractive look of this lamp, though it doesn't strike me as very sturdy.
Tzumi Atmosphere 12 in. Desk Swing Gooseneck Arm LED 10-Watt QI White Wireless Charging Lamp 9535HD
This super slim LED desk lamp was a bit too streamline for my particular taste, but it's really popular on Amazon.
Voncerus LED Desk Lamp with Clamp, 3 Modes
I'd choose this lamp for my desk, only if the workspace was still in my bedroom. This is too dainty for the front room in my household (especially when it's VR night for my nephew).
Tzumi Atmosphere LED Rose Tree Lamp 9530HD
This is a great looking desk lamp, and was truly my favorite of the selections I listed, but I had a set budget, and the price of this item exceeded it :-(
Sailstar LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charger
This cute little desk lamp spoke to me on many different levels, and it's the one I ended up buying. It's small, but durable, and suits the atmosphere in my living room and workspace. Plus, it was just the right price.
Hampton Bay 13.5 in. 1-Light White Desk Lamp with Adjustable Lamp Head and Built-in Organizer C8230
Having a great resource like this dry erase board makes it convenient to jot down notes - which is essential to a content creator.
XBoard 36x24 Double Sided Dry Erase Board
A smaller dry erase board can still be useful in your home office, even if you don't have the space for something larger on your designated wall.
VIZ-PRO Magnetic Whiteboard 18x12, 1 Eraser, 2 Markers
When wall space is not available, this compact little dry erase board with a stand, provides an excellent alternative.
AMUSIGHT 16"x12" Double-Sided Magnetic Whiteboard
It's time to get organized and stay that way, and this looks like a great way to do it. You get the benefit of a dry erase board, along with a weekly calendar. How cool is that?
Small Weekly Dry Erase Wall Calendar 16"x12"
2025 is still just getting started, so there's plenty of use you can get out of this convenient calendar that extends all the way into June 2026.
AgePlace 2025-2026 Desk Calendar 17" x 12"
This large desk calendar is perfect for staying organized, while also jotting down and keeping up with important notes.
Gannyfer 2025-2026 Large Desk Calendar