C. band Tiny Desk Unit (namesake for NPR Music's concert series), had an idea.

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These monitor take up only about 25 percent of the desk space needed for a 17-inch CRT unit.

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Be ready to point this out to the front desk staff and request an alternate room if available or have the hotel provide an air cleaner unit, which many hotels have on hand unbeknownst to guests.

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