July 2014 - GEEX

Apple’s iMac is our number one best seller and whilst its functionality is important, a large part of its appeal is the statement it makes when sat on your office desk. For PC users though the choices are characterised by dull black boxes that lack the wow factor of the iMac.

However, when we blogged last year about the upcoming launch of the ASUS ET2321 we thought that things could be about to change. Now that we can provide this machine we thought it was time to take a closer look.

Saying ET2321 is nowhere near as catchy as saying iMac, but the ASUS really does make a design statement. It stands at 570mm wide and 445mm tall, but with a body that is only 50mm at its narrowest point coupled to a discreet stand means that it is sleek. Unlike the all silver iMacs the ASUS is black on silver and it is striking. So many All in One PC’s are all black and instead of looking sleek they so often end up being dull, a criticism you couldn’t level at the ASUS.

The machine features a 23-inch 1920 x 1080 LED IPS display, with a 178-degree viewing angle and 10-point multi-touch display. Beneath the metallic stand lies a fourth generation Intel Haswell processor and Iris graphics that provide all-round performance. It also gets SonicMaster audio technology with built-in speakers.

For those needing a little bit more in the graphics department it can be fitted with a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT 740M GPU and can be specified with up to 16GB RAM. Storage options include a 2TB HDD, 128GB SSD, or a hybrid 1TB HDD and 128GB SSD configuration. As you would expect the machine has great connectivity with three USB 3.0 ports, three USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, WIFI and Bluetooth.

To conclude we really see the ASUS as an All in One PC that will appeal to the PC market. For those companies who want to make a statement when people walk into their office but don’t want an iMac this machine is perfect.

The ET2321 is available to lease from GEEX now for just £8.49 + VAT per week. If you are interested in this model please call us on 0121 285 0098 or email info@localhost

Here at GEEX we are always looking out for interesting products that can make a real difference to our customers. But one recent customer enquiry has really opened our eyes to a potential problem and we really like the solution.

A customer approached us stating that they had a serious neck and back issue, that meant working at their computer was causing them so much pain that they were unable to work effectively. The medical advice that they had been given was to raise their work station, ideally to a standing position.

Now trying to find effective solutions to raise your computer is not as easy as you might think. However, when we discovered Varidesk we knew that we had found a great product. Varidesk is an adjustable height desk, which sits on top of your existing desk, allowing you to switch from a seated to a stand position in just 3 seconds.

Our customer loved the solution but what really opened our eyes was when we spoke to Varidesk. Most of us are now desk jockeys and when you consider the working day is 8 hours long that is a long time sat down.

Studies have shown that if you sit down for five hours or more a day, you have a 34% increased risk of heart failure than compared to chair avoiding counterparts, no matter how much you exercise. Diabetes risk is doubled and you have a greater chance of depression and cancer.

Now switching to a stand up desk increases your metabolic rate and 3 hours of daily upright time will burn an extra 30,000 calories a year!

We are able to sell 4 models of the Varidesk range. The Single and Pro models provide space for single or dual monitor capability. We can also sell the Single + and Pro + which include a keyboard lift. Prices start from £229 + VAT and we can also include these on our lease deals.

If you are interested in standing up and improving your health call us on 0121 285 0098 or email info@localhost