Articulating arm recommendation for 24" iMac?

Can anyone recommend a good, reasonably priced articulating desk mount arm for a 24" iMac?
Mac OS X (10.3.7)

The Apple store online has some vesa wall mount adapter kit, it may not
have everything you'd need, but there is some information there for a start.
VESA Mount Adapter Kit for 24- inch iMac
Other online or retail vendors may have additional products along this line;
and additional parts for this system are said to exist. Maybe to look further
on the Apple store accessories page may yield a few more pieces.

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A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "speed up", "clean up", "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
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Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
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Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
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Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
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Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check "Block popup windows":
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
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Hi Everyone,
Can anyone recommend a desk mounted, height adjustable articulated arm that's suitable for the 24" iMac, please? Must be available in the UK. This could be the clincher between an iMac and a MBP - and i'm looking to order next week!
Any bad experiences with fitting the Apple VESA Mount?
Thanks in advance.

Hi, I have used glass topped desks, I don't think apart from possibly getting broke by accident they are good at absorbing vibrations from keyboard or maybe even the Mac itself..I invested in a nice oak table, centre iMac -> Right, Printer -> Left, 2 x External HD's..plus lots of space for card readers/documents/office & cell phones etc etc etc... I have a small filing cabinet under the desk..works for me.
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Spinning Gear wrote:
How do I weld a a spring-harnessed articulating arm from a used desk lamp to my 27” iMac? A magnifying lens is attached at the “hand” that swivels any place in front of my 27 inch screen.   I’m in need of a solution for reading the non-scaling teeny tiny text in iCal on a modern screen.
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Hi folks,
For convenience, I'm thinking about mounting a 24" Al iMac on a VESA arm, much like my secondary monitor currently is. Unfortunately, the iMac weighs significantly more than my monitor, which means that I can't use the same model.
A Google search unfortunately keeps sending me to either the official Apple or unofficial VESA mount adapters, which I already have. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good desk-mount arm that doesn't cost exorbitant amounts of money? The iLift looks nice, but at $400, is far beyond my willingness to pay. Something in the $100-200 range would be much better.
Alternatively, does someone know what the weight of the iMac, sans stand, is? If it's less than about 17lbs, then the in fact my current monitor arm would work.
Thanks in advance.

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http://www.ergotron.com/Products/tabid/65/PRDID/56/language/en-US/default.aspx
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