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A Monitor With Built-In Wireless Charging Actually Makes A Lot of Sense

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Chris Mills

Filed to: WIRELESS CHARGING 7/27/15 1:12am

In the ‘interesting new technology’ stakes, new PC monitors normally rank just above updated versions of power strips. But when a monitor includes a built-in Qi wireless charging pad? Now we’re talking.

Samsung’s latest monitor, the catchily-named SE370, is a pretty run-of-the-mill desktop monitor: 24” or 27”, and 1080p PLS panel are not exciting specs. But it’s what’s happening under the panel that is interesting: the base of the monitor stand is a well-hidden Qi wireless charging station.

Given that’s where I normally stash my phone when I’m at my computer, this makes a lot of sense. Rather than needing a separate wireless charging dock with its own special cable, it’s integrated into something that’s already taking up desk space. A green light on the front shows that charging has started.

The SE370 is expected sometime later this year. Those basic screen specs give me hope that the price will be reasonable — otherwise, you’re probably still better off getting that Ikea wirelessly charging lamp.

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  Nillaz Chris Mills

  7/27/15 2:09am

  I guess adding features like this to a monitor adds a certain amount of convenience, but I wouldn’t pay any kind of premium for it. Presumably when I’m sitting at my desk I already have access to either a: outlets or b: USB ports.

  The desire of people to have wireless everything everywhere never seems to make much sense to me.

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    catalysto Nillaz

    7/27/15 2:27am

    Uh, wireless is amazing.

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  theimmc Chris Mills

  7/27/15 1:30am

  Actually I find monitor technology to be very interesting, because that’s what I spend pretty much all my time on the computer staring at. Granted, there’s not too many new announcements regarding display technology (other than VR / augmented reality).

  As for having a Qi charging pad, why not just get an Anker Ultra Slim Qi Pad and be done with it? Many monitors have a USB hub to power it. I wish more phones have it built-in.