Stabilized flat panel touch monitor

A monitor stand assembly for supporting a monitor with touch input, comprising:

• a base;
• a first support member secured to the base and pivotally secured to a monitor;
• and
• a second support member having a first portion and a second portion;
• whereby the first portion is secured to the monitor and the second portion is secured to the base, and the first and second portions adjustably engage each other to adjust the monitor panel about the first support member.

A method of pivotally mounting a monitor to a monitor stand, the stand comprising a base member, an upper support member having first and second upper support portions adjustably engaging each other, and a lower support member, the method comprising:

• securing the first upper support portion to the monitor at a first location and a second location, and securing the second upper support portion to the base member;
• securing the lower support member to the monitor at a third location and a fourth location, lower on the monitor relative to the first location, and to the base;
• and
• pivoting the monitor about the lower support member by adjusting the first and second upper support portions relative to each other.

A mounting system for mounting a unit, comprising:

• a base;
• an upper member having first and second portions;
• and
• a lower member secured to the base and secured to the unit at a first location;
• whereby the first portion is secured to the unit at a second location, higher relative to the first location, and the second portion is secured to the base, the first and second portions being adjustable relative to each other to adjust the unit between an upright position and an angled position.