The Basics (continued):

Now to take a look at how flexible the Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX is. The base looks rather simple and perhaps like it wouldn't allow too much motion, but the basics are pretty well covered. The monitor can be rotated to go from landscape to portrait mode rather easily, as seen in the image below. In addition, the hinge where the monitor meets the stand allows it to tilt just a bit in order to match up with your line of sight rather nicely. In addition, the base has a plastic ring with rubber feet that can spin under the visible black plastic pedestal; this allows you to pivot the whole thing without having to lift it or without scratching your desktop.



The image below shows the back of the monitor's stand as delivered. The pin seemed a bit odd; I didn't detonate a grenade when I pulled it, but I did unlock the monitor's vertical travel.



The monitor actually ships in the tallest position, and the images below provide a glimpse at the range of motion as captured from the back.



And the next two images show the lower portion of the front of the monitor at the highest and lowest setting. Overall, the base provides a good range of motion in all directions, and was actually much more than I expected based on how simple and rigid it initially appeared to be.