Laptop wall mount in portrait

[Type R Tom]

I have a work laptop and 2 extra screens with the laptop tucked under the monitor. This means the screen isn't of much use.

I would like to mount it to the wall in portrait mode so I can use the screen for emails or teams and still be able to use the built-in webcam. I'm struggling to find a solution that will hold the laptop securely, and completely vertical in that position while on an arm so I can move it as necessary.

Has anyone done similar or seen anything like that?

Edited by Type R Tom on Monday 22 May 20:01

[wyson]

You want the laptop on its side? You say portrait and horizontal? Bit confused.

[Type R Tom]

Yes, I've got 2 in landscape and used a screen in portrait recently and found it useful for emails and teams. Instead of buying a 3rd monitor I wondered if it was possible to use it but would need to be able to move it around as needed.

[Type R Tom]

wyson said:

You want the laptop on its side? You say portrait and horizontal? Bit confused.

Yeah sorry, changed that

[sgrimshaw]

You mean something like this?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FDOL30O?psc=1&r...

[eeLee]

If you put the laptop on its side and don't block the vents, it could work.

Then position the mouse on that screen and press ALT-GR and the left or right arrow key to change the orientation of the screen.

It will look crap but it should work. It will also be hard to type

[mmm-five]

Have you checked that the webcam will work in it's rotated orientation...a lot of our settings are locked behind a corporate group policy

[Zetec-S]

sgrimshaw said:

You mean something like this?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FDOL30O?psc=1&r...

Not sure you'd be able to have the laptop in portrait with that?

OP, would getting a separate webcam be easier? You could position that centrally rather than needing to manoeuvre the laptop in front of you every time for a call? Appreciate it doesn't give you a vertical screen, but maybe a cheap 2nd hand monitor could solve that?

[sgrimshaw]

Zetec-S said:

Not sure you'd be able to have the laptop in portrait with that?

It comes with two mounts, one for tablet, one for laptop. From pictures it holds a laptop vertically.

[Type R Tom]

Thanks for all the comments. I did see that mount but wasn't sure if it would be secure enough. I guess the advantage of Amazon is it will be easy to send back.

I hadn't thought about the team's side of rotating it, will need to look at that.

I think the new webcam/monitor is a better option but as this really isn't essential I can't justify that cost.