Abstract: A stand 10 has a base 20 with upstanding portion 20 stationary therewith. The base 20 can rotate. A post 30 is attached to upstanding portion 20 by carriage 38 and knob 26. When knob 26 is in an unlocked position the carriage 38 slides in channel 44 of post 30. When knob 26 is in a locked position the post 30 remains stationary with respect to upstanding means 22. Carriage 38 is connected to post 30 by a constant force arrangement which can include coil spring(s), elastic cord(s) or a gas spring to provide balanced damped movement of post 30 when knob 26 is unlocked. At top end of post 30, a fixture 34, pivotable on adjustable pivot bolt 35, can hold a flat panel display on arms 99. Fixture 34 can be flipped over to provide a 15-20 mm height adjustment.