From travel-friendly lightweight portable monitors to cinematic-style webcams for meetings, there’s plenty of exciting new tech to optimise your workspace, from office to home to anywhere you roam.

Now that many of us have moved to a hybrid workplace more permanently, it’s no surprise that the latest trends in office tech are all about ‘working from anywhere’. Only this time, we’re seeing an emphasis on high-fidelity devices that help you stay connected and collaborate.

Kochie’s Business Builders got an up-close look at the latest tech from Dell Technologies to see what we can expect across businesses both small and large in the new year.

Tech for smoother meetings

Dell’s UltraSharp Webcam. Image: Kochie’s Business Builders.

To start, we’re seeing webcams with far improved video quality. Dell’s UltraSharp Webcam, for example, captures 4K video in high-dynamic range. This means four times the detail compared to regular high-definition cameras, and HDR brings a more cinematic look to your videos. This particular webcam can see better in low light too, and has a super-slim mount that won’t block your monitor or laptop’s screen.

For collaborating on the go, Dell’s Speakerphone with Multiport Adapter can create a group conference just about anywhere. With advanced audio processing, it tackles bustling environments thanks to built-in noise reduction and echo cancellation.

Dell’s Speakerphone with Multiport Adapter. Image: Kochie’s Business Builders.

The 360-degree omni-directional microphone is handy for groups and can pick up voices from any position, plus there are illuminated volume controls on top. And with Zoom certification, the MH3021P gives you added assurance that it won’t let you down during those important Zoom meetings with the boss. The speakerphone doubles as a handy USB-C port hub, with 90W of power for your laptop as well as high speed (10 gigabyte per second) connections for an external display, portable hard drives and more.

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Monitors that do more

Dell’s 34-inch Curved Video Conferencing Monitor. Image: Kochie’s Business Builders.

Another trend we’re seeing is monitors that can do so much more. Dell’s 34-inch Curved Video Conferencing Monitor has an expansive wrap-around screen to help you focus, along with a high resolution 3440 x 1440 panel for pin-sharp detail. There’s even ComfortView Plus, which is a built-in blue light limiter for keeping eyestrain at bay and to help you sleep.

For power users, you can connect a second PC at the same time and the monitor will automatically detect and seamlessly switch between computers, including your attached mouse and keyboard. There’s also a picture-in-picture mode that shows both sources on the screen at once.

On the design front, the curved monitor has a small base and the cables can be hidden inside the monitor riser to keep your desk tidy. The base can tilt and swivel too, and raises up to 120mm for your viewing comfort. The pop-up full HD webcam is great for added privacy – just pop it into the case when you’re not using it. Plus, there’s a noise-cancelling mic and 5W stereo speakers – and even a one-touch Microsoft Teams button to start up a video conference!

Or if you need the power of dual-screen productivity while on the move, Dell’s first-ever 14-inch Portable Monitor is just the ticket. This is perfect for when you’re travelling but want more screen real estate when you get to the hotel or conference, but don’t want to tote a full-sized monitor with you.

This portable monitor has an ultra-slim and lightweight design, along with an adjustable stand, plus it’s powered by your laptop and only needs a single USB-C cable for connecting both power and the video signal.

Left to right: A Dell Latitude laptop and a 14-inch Portable Monitor. Image: Kochie’s Business Builders.

Laptops charging forward

Laptops are getting smarter too. Dell’s Latitude 9520 gives you the option of a standard laptop or two-in-one configuration to suit your needs. A 2-in-1 includes a touchscreen with a hinge that you can fold backwards to convert it into a tablet. Add in a stylus and it’s a perfect canvas for artists and designers!

Dell’s Latitude range also means there’s plenty of smarts working behind the scenes. ExpressConnect is designed to sense and automatically connect to the strongest access point in the office, and ExpressSign-in can detect your presence and securely log you in with just your face.

We also love ExpressCharge 2.0, which helps improve your battery life by analysing how you work and adapting to your patterns. Next, ExpressCharge Boost can give you up to 35 per cent battery charge in 20 minutes, or top you up to 80 per cent within 40 minutes.

With these great examples from Dell, it’s easy to see how today’s tech can enable so much more productivity – in or away from the office. For more inspiration, head to dell.com.au/smallbiz.

This article is brought to you by Kochie’s Business Builders in partnership with Dell.

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