For people who are always working at the computer

There are so many different monitors on the market now that practically every user can find a model that suits him. For example, some of us work on computers most of the time: computer graphics experts, programmers, financial experts and office managers. And there are technologies to help make this job a lot more comfortable.Company MMD, the owner of the rights to brand Philips Monitors, offers to learn more about these technologies and what these users should pay attention to when choosing the monitor.

Back and neck pain

To avoid problems with posture and to work comfortably at the computer one should think about ergonomics. The height-adjustable stand is a great place to start. If there is almost no gap between the bottom frame of the monitor and the table surface, it is easier for the user to concentrate on the text on the screen. Also, with this stand you can set the screen exactly at eye level.

The Philips SmartErgoBase not only supports this feature, it also adjusts the screen height and angle, and rotates the monitor sideways to make sure you sit comfortably at your desk and not strain your neck or back throughout the day. The monitor screen can even be lowered to almost the desk top level. By the way, all cables disappear from view and the workstation looks much more neat and professional.

Eye fatigue

Almost all users experience eye pain after hours of use. So the next step to the perfect workplace is to look for technologies that help reduce eye strain in low or artificial light and combat potentially harmful radiation in the blue part of the spectrum.

Shortwave radiation in the blue part of the spectrum can seriously damage the eyesight over time. Philips SoftBlue technology removes it from the picture at the hardware level, without affecting the color quality of the monitor. Another way to effectively reduce the amount of short-wave radiation in the blue part of the spectrum is the “smart” software technology, which is used in LowBlue mode.

By comparison, filtering methods with special shields usually give a yellowish tint to the image. At best, it just looks unnatural and distracts the user. At worst, it reduces the monitor’s value to nothing because of improper color reproduction.

With traditional brightness control technology on LED-backlit monitors, some users notice a flicker that quickly makes their eyes tired. Flicker-free technology regulates the brightness of the screen in a more advanced way and reduces the level of flicker so you can work more comfortably at your computer. Another way to comfortably read text on the screen is the EasyRead mode which makes the monitor’s screen look like a piece of paper.

No extra cables

Too many cables and too few ports to connect – a perennial problem and distraction for office workers. But new technology can help with that, too.

USB-C ports must be useful for owners of modern ultrabooks. With their help the user can turn the monitor into a peculiar universal hub and get access to all the peripherals connected to it. All it takes is one SuperSpeed USB cable to transmit picture and sound, and to connect to the intranet and Internet.

Multi-monitor systems increase productivity and allow you to work on multiple tasks at once. However, with Daisy Chaining a single DisplayPort cable is sufficient to combine monitors into a single system.

Webcam Safety

Webcams are a fast and convenient way to always stay in touch with your colleagues. But their use is not without risk as each web-camera can become a “window” into your company. If hackers get a hold of it, they can get unauthorized access to your information. On the other hand, retractable webcams are just as handy, but much safer because they can be tucked right back into the monitor after a conference or video call.

Environmental impact

More and more users are trying to think about the environment when buying new devices. By choosing monitors that are environmentally friendly, you help reduce CO2 and other pollutants in the biosphere.

PowerSensor function reduces monitor power consumption and therefore CO2 emissions by 80% by sensing if there is a user in front of the screen and turning down the brightness if there is no user there.

Mercury is one of nature’s most toxic substances, affecting humans and animals alike. So if you don’t want to harm the environment, it’s worth choosing a Philips LCD monitor that doesn’t use mercury.

All of these technologies and functions will help you work more efficiently and comfortably, no matter how much time you have to spend at the computer to succeed.