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Sydney, Australia \u2013 May 2013: <\/span>BenQ Australia will shortly launch their first flicker-free monitor onto the Australian market with the release of the GW2760HS VA display.\u00a0\u00a0 Featuring a sophisticated slim design, innovative flicker-free technology, powerful energy-saving solutions, Reading Mode, 3000:1 native contrast and a true 8-bit panel, the GW2760HS is 27 inches of premium visual enjoyment for the office or home environment.<\/p>\n Nice and compact with a high-gloss frame and base stand, curvaceous neck and carbon fibre-patterned exterior rear, the monitor features an 11.5mm slim bezel and chassis design.\u00a0 Looks aside, it\u2019s what\u2019s inside that counts most.\u00a0 The GW2760HS\u2019s distinguishing virtue is the inclusion of flicker-free technology which essentially makes it a better choice for eye health.<\/p>\n Eye fatigue is caused by flickering backlight and can result in headaches, eye strain and blurred vision with prolonged computer use.\u00a0 By replacing the conventional LED backlight, BenQ effectively eliminate flickering at all brightness levels, making the GW2760HS easier on the eyes when a computer is used for extended periods.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s well documented that flicker-free technology reduces eye fatigue,\u201d said Martin Moelle BenQ Australia\u2019s managing director, \u201cand this emerging technology is certain to provide a health benefit to all people who spend a large percentage of their day staring at a computer screen.\u201d<\/p>\n Continued Moelle, \u201cOf course, it\u2019s not just computer screens which will benefit, but smartphones, PDAs, televisions and all digital panels are set to adopt flicker free technology \u2013 and the good news is that even though the technology is very new, it\u2019s not adding great expense to the overall purchase price of the screen.\u00a0 So upgrading your computer monitor for the sake of your health doesn\u2019t come at a cost,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n BenQ\u2019s flicker free 27\u201d GW2760HS will retail for just $299.00 and will be available from May 2013.<\/p>\n A poll conducted in America in 2011 estimated that around 60% of American adults spent between 1-6 hours a day viewing content on electronic devices \u2013 while approx 22% spent 7-9 hours and a significant 12% spent more than 10 hours a day staring at a screen.\u00a0 (Poll Position \u2013 US research \u2013 November 2011)<\/p>\n It\u2019s not unreasonable to suggest that a study conducted in Australia would yield similar results with so many Australians relying on computers, smartphones and digital panels to complete work projects, not to mention that these same devices are readily and frequently utilised for social and pleasurable pursuits like communicating, viewing entertainment programs or shopping online.<\/p>\n \u2018Computer Vision Syndrome\u2019 or \u2018CVS\u2019 is now a very real and commonly diagnosed ailment which is described by Wikipedia as a \u201c.. temporary condition resulting from focusing the eyes on a computer display for protracted uninterrupted periods of time.\u00a0 Symptoms include headaches, blurred vision, neck pain, redness in the eyes, fatigue, eye strain and dry eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBenQ is proud to put its R&D muscle into producing digital lifestyle solutions that promote better heath and bring better visual enjoyment to all,\u201d continued Moelle.<\/p>\n GW2760HS at a glance:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n RRP:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $299.00<\/p>\n Available:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 May<\/p>\n\n