Computer users, particularly those who are sensitive to flickering, may now experience visual comfort using BenQ flicker-free monitor, the first monitor launched in the Philippines with flicker-free backlight that promises to reduce, if not totally ease, eye strain caused by long hours of staring at the computer monitor.
The deployment of very bright LED backlit monitors in the workplace and at home has led to an increasing number of complaints about the so-called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), or eye strain, eye fatigue, myopia, and even headaches caused by constant flickering on the computer displays. CVS, caused by 90% computer usage, is the result of prolonged reading, prolonged computer work, tedious visual task, and the use of cathode ray tube monitors.
Flicker, or a flashing effect, occurs as the LED backlight controller of a monitor adjusts to the changes in brightness level. It is exactly the cause of eye fatigue and eye pressure due to the prolonged computer use. According to the company, a screen’s flickering can be checked by placing a USB fan directly in front of the monitor you’re using. Watch the screen through the turning fan blades and if the screen looks it is rippling, then it flickers.
To remedy this, solutions provider BenQ, as part of its “EyeCare” initiative, has developed a unique de-flickering backlight circuit controller that can remove LED backlight flickering from brightness level and completely eliminate flickering.
An exclusive panel circuit stabling technology is utilized to diminish screen flickering. In general, special mechanism is added onto the LED backlight and power supply, including certain circuit design, fine tuning, and one small chip. All these makes a flick-free display to remain steady, which relieves the risks of eye strain and other eye health problems due to the use of PCs and notebooks for a long period of time.
“The product we are introducing today could be an answer to your eye concerns when using computers,” Charlon Alcala, Product Group, BenQ.
The first BenQ’s flicker-free monitor is the 27-inch GW2760HS which offers a better way to prevent CVS and relax users’ eyes. Aside from its being flicker-free, it also offers the following ergonomic-related features:
The monitor features a Senseye Reading Mode which recreates the comfortable experience of reading actual books to stimulate the look of paperback paper. This is done by adjusting the monitor’s color temperature and brightness levels as well as balancing its contrast ratio and sharpness.
For optimized clarity and eye comfort, BenQ flicker-free monitor has an Automatic Eye-Protect Sensor that detects ambient light levels and automatically adjusts the monitor brightness throughout the day.
The display’s Height Adjustment Stand (HAS) provides users with an extensive range of monitor adjustments on height, tilt, pivot, stroke and swivel which allows users to find the best viewing angles for personal work or screen sharing.
Through its Smart Reminder, the monitor gently reminds users to take a break in a predefined time interval. These breaks keep users’ eyes comfortable and healthy and ensure desirable productivity as well.
The monitor has an Anti-Glare Display to avoid users’ eyes from straining when it faces a light source. With a matte-finish screen, users don’t need to deal with the annoying reflection.
BenQ’s flicker-free monitor integrates the flicker-free technology with its VA LED panel to ensure added benefits of steady screen on top of VA LED’s color performance. It utilizes an AU Optronics panel which is capable of producing 16.7 million colors, which is done with an authentic 8-bit color depth.
