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New Philips Office Monitors Bring Wellbeing to the Workplace

According to a recent study by MMD, the right choice of IT equipment is essential for the health and wellbeing of deskworkers. With the release of the new 24-inch Philips Ergo display, MMD helps users stay healthier at their desks.

DUBAI, UAE 16th December 2013: With a recent study showing that 80 percent of knowledge workers experience pain and fatigue after a long working day at their desks, it is clear that user health and wellbeing is a challenge that manufacturers have to take seriously. Reaffirming its commitment to keeping deskworkers healthy, MMD, the leading technology company and brand license partner for Philips Monitors, announces the release of the new 24-inch ErgoSensor display to complement line-up of office displays designed for wellbeing at work. Over 80 percent of deskworkers suffer from work-related pain To find out more about the current state of office ergonomics and the challenges users are facing, earlier this year MMD commissioned a study on the ergonomics of workplaces. The results of the study, conducted in Germany, Sweden and Denmark, are indeed alarming: over 80 percent of users have experienced pain and fatigue after a day at the computer yet only half of private-sector workers in Germany have a heightadjustable display. User feedback in other markets shows that this issue is not limited to Germany. Better health and wellbeing with ErgoSensor displays Being fully height adjustable, the Philips ErgoSensor displays address this challenge at source. Like the other monitors in the series, the new 24-inch ErgoSensor P line display features a height adjustable, swivel and tiltable base, enabling users to adjust the height and angle of the display to precisely the right level which reduces the likelihood of eye fatigue and neck pain. The displays AMVA LED technology delivers wide-view super-high contrast, with vivid images. Yet what makes ErgoSensor technology special and the new 24-inch Professional display is no exception is how it interacts with users. It can detect the position of the

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users face and head angle, measure the distance between the users eyes and the monitor, and suggest how users can adjust their posture or correct their distance from the screen. It also tracks the time spent at the screen and reminds people when theyre due a break. The new 24-inch ErgoSensor display testifies to MMDs continued commitment to workplace ergonomics, explains Thomas Schade, Vice President at MMD. As the study by MMD shows, there is much room for improvement in how offices are equipped to maintain health and wellbeing, and its something we take very seriously. Better ergonomics in the office also pays off in terms of greater productivity: theres no room in modern work environments for work-related injury and diminished efficiency. An early investment in the right ergonomic equipment is soon reflected in the bottom line. The Philips 241P4QRYES 24-inch Brilliance LCD monitor with ErgoSensor will be available in the first quarter of year 2014 across the Middle East region. Pictures of the product are available at https://picasaweb.google.com/MMD.LCD.Displays/241P4QRYESErgoSensor. The survey report is available online (in English): http://ipaper.ipapercms.dk/Philips/MMDRapport/

Technical Specifications Philips 241P4QRYES 24-inch Brilliance LCD monitor with ErgoSensor LCD panel type, size Backlighting technology Optimal resolution Viewing angle Brightness SmartContrast ratio Pixel pitch Display colors Smart Response time Connectivity 24" (61.4 cm) AMVA LCD W-LED 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 178 (H) / 178 (V), @ C/R > 10 250 cd/m 20.000.000:1 0.276 x 0.276 mm 16.7 M 4 ms (gray to gray) Display Port, DVI-D (digital, HDCP), VGA (Analog) USB 2.0 x 4 Sync Input: Separate Sync, Sync on Green

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Audio (In/Out): PC audio-in, Headphone out Stand Height adjustment: 130 mm Pivot: 90 degree, clockwise, auto pivot Swivel: -65/65 degree Tilt: -5/20 degree EnergyStar 6.0, ErgoSensor, EPEAT Gold*, TCO edge, RoHS, Lead free, Mercury free

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About MMD MMD is a wholly owned company of TPV established in 2009 through a brand license agreement with Philips. MMD exclusively markets and sells Philips branded LCD displays worldwide. By combining the Philips brand promise with TPVs manufacturing expertise in displays, MMD uses a fast and focused approach to bringing innovative products to market. MMD operates internationally with its European headquarters in Amsterdam and a local office in Prague to serve the Eastern European market. Through its network of local sales agents MMD works with all major European IT distributors and resellers. The companys design and development center is located in Taiwan. www.mmd-p.com

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