Dell’s new portable monitor could make the ideal hybrid working companion
Dell has officially entered the portable monitor market
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Dellwants to makehybrid workinga bit easier for employees heading back to the office with the launch of its first everportable monitor.
The company’s new portable monitor features a 14-inch 1080p IPS panel while the device’s base houses two USB-C ports that also supportDisplayPort 1.2, two function buttons and a power button with an LED indicator.
Dell is touting its first portable monitor as the ultimate laptop companion since it can easily be connected to abusiness laptopto provide users with dual-screen productivity wherever they may find themselves working. It’s also worth noting that due to its design, the device will likely pair quite nicely with theDell XPS 13.
Since the Dell 14 Portable Monitor (C1422H) weighs just 1.37lb (0.62kg) and is less than half an inch thick (14.30mm), it can also easily be slipped into alaptop bag.
Collaborate from anywhere
Whether you’re back in the office, heading out to a conference or meeting with clients, Dell’s new portable monitor makes it possible to present your work and collaborate from anywhere.
The device’s USB-C ports provide power and also transfer data so you can plug the company’s portable monitor into a laptop and position the screen so that others can see yourpresentationwhile you control it from the laptop. The Dell 14 Portable Monitor can even be easily adjusted to your preferred viewing position as the hinge at its base allows the screen to tilt from 10 to 90 degrees.
Dell has also made it possible to use its portable monitor for extended working sessions as the device comes equipped withComfortViewwhich reducesblue lightemissions at the press of a button and its display features up to a peak brightness of 300 nits.
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The Dell 14 Portable Monitor will be available worldwide beginning on August 31 and the device is priced at $349.99 (around £256).
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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