As a computer enthusiast, we naturally want to share our hobby with others. Whether it's helping someone build their new rig or (more commonly) helping someone fix their PC. Either way, chances are you've seem a very wide variety of layouts. You know, the way the whole PC system is arranged. It's just common sense that the way the person uses their PC usually dictates how they have it setup. Or, maybe they just don't put any thought into it at all. While some folks (like me) prefer a more traditional desk, other people might just have their hardware on milk crates. Don't laugh - I've seen it.

The transition from CRT to LCD monitors has made leaps and bounds for PC users. A bulky 20" CRT could take up more than half of a traditional desk and weight enough to crack all but the most sturdy of table tops. Now, with LCD displays, the much smaller back shells give us a lot of or desk space back and they weigh far less than a CRT of even half their size. Even with a Dell 3007FPW 30" monitor, having space on the desk isn't much of an issue.

With the rush of High Definition (HD) flat panel television sales, folks are aware of the ability to hang their television on the wall with what is known as a Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mount. The VESA system is the accepted term which came from the Flat Display Mounting Interface (FDMI) standard. It simply defines the standards, as set by the Video Electronics Standards Association, regarding flat panel mounts and bases.

This same system is used with dedicated PC monitors. While not all manufacturers elect to use it, most high-end panels will feature a VESA mount. The VESA mount gives users the freedom to choose the way they want to use and view their display. The Dell 3007FPW is among the thousands of monitors available that utilize the VESA mounts.

 When shopping for a monitor, you should notice that manufacturers include the type and range of motion options  available with the base on the monitor. VESA mounts are marketed much in the same way.