Microsofthas announced the latest member of the Surface family,Surface Book 2– a powerhouse laptop with enhanced graphics and up to 17 hours of battery life that can handle mixed reality, artificial intelligence and immersive gaming.
Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate VP, Windows and Devices Group, Microsoft said in a blog post: "We are building Surface to be the ultimate laptop, infusing versatility, performance, and design into every product we make and creating a stage for the best of Windows and Office. More than ever there is a need for a class of high-performance devices that don’t compromise the versatility and style of a laptop customers want."
Available in 13” and 15” options, Surface Book 2 is built to offer the power of a laptop, the versatility of a tablet and the freedom of a portable studio. It has up to five times the graphics performance of the original Surface Book and is twice as powerful as the new MacBook Pro.
Sporting the latest 8th Generation Intel Dual-Core and Quad-Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 and 1060 discrete graphics options, Surface Book 2 can easily run compute-intensive software from Adobe, Autodesk and Dassault. The 13" model weighs about 1.5kg and the 15" model, about 2kg.
"The 15” Surface Book 2 delivers almost seven million dazzling pixels – 45% more than the MacBook Pro – giving artists and professionals alike amazing pixel density on an even larger creative canvas," observed Panos Panay, Corporate VP, Microsoft Devices in ablog post.
Panay shared that the detachable display and hinge of Surface Book 2, has been redesigned to provide a smoother, faster detach into tablet or studio mode. The device also has USB-A and USB-C ports as well as a full-sized SD card reader.
· Dell UltraSharp 32 Ultra HD 8K Monitor is world’s first 32" 8K display
· Dell Precision 7720 is Dell’s most powerful virtual reality (VR)-ready mobile workstation
· World’s first wireless charging 2-in-1 delivers the ultimate “no wires” experience
At the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the US, Dell unveiled innovations that redefined personal computing. Dell also upgraded its line of XPS, Inspiron and Alienware consumer devices and the OptiPlex, Latitude and Precision
commercial products have been upgraded with 7th Gen Intel Core
processors, USB-C with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity options and updated
professional graphics from NVIDIA and AMD. Dell's monitors have been refreshed as well. The new Dell PC portfolio features Windows 10 and 7th Gen Intel Core processors, helping users maximise productivity and creativity.
Source: Dell website. The Dell Canvas.
What began as the Dell smart desk concept in 2014 has evolved into the Dell Canvas—a new category of smart workspace technology that expands creative productivity for content developers and designers. The 27" QHD smart workspace can be used at an angle or laid flat on a desk to enable users to create and communicate as naturally as they would with pen and paper.
Through the use of touch, digital pen and hardware called 'totems', the Dell Canvas turns drawings into part of the digital workflow and enhances collaboration. Developed in partnership with Microsoft and powered by virtually any Windows 10 device, Dell Canvas plugs seamlessly into software solutions from partners including Adobe, Autodesk, AVID, Dassault Systems, SolidWorks and Microsoft.
The Dell Precision AIO is designed with audio-visual quality as a priority. Co-created with Jack Joseph Puig, the Grammy award-winning Producer and Director of creative innovation at Waves Audio, the new Precision AIO features built-in audio quality that previously required an external sound bar. With full frequency range high-fidelity audio built in, it delivers the best sound available in an AIO with 10 speakers pumping out sound at 50W per channel. The viewing experience is managed by a 4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160) edge-to-edge touch display supporting 100% of the Adobe RGB colour gamut.
The Precision AIO delivers more performance options with Intel Xeon processors, AMD Radeon Pro graphics capable of powering VR and guaranteed compatibility with selected third party applications. The Precision AIO comes with ISV certifications for programs like AVID and SolidWorks, as well as leading security and manageability software.
As more VR headsets fly off the shelves, there is a huge opportunity—and demand—for VR content creators. Enter the Dell Precision 7720 mobile workstation—Dell’s first VR-ready mobile workstation designed specifically for VR content creation. This is Dell’s most powerful mobile workstation, thanks to the latest 7th Gen Intel Core and Intel Xeon processors and NVIDIA Pascal Quadro professional graphics. Dell says it has the most PC options
in the market which support VR, including XPS, Alienware and Precision workstations
that work with Oculus and HTC headsets.
The Dell UltraSharp 32 Ultra HD 8K Monitor is the world's first 32" 8K resolution display. It has more than 1 billion colours, 33.2 million pixels of resolution, 100% support of the Adobe RGB and sRGB colour gamut and an unprecedented 280 pixels per inch (ppi)—four times more content than Ultra HD 4K resolution and 16 times more content than Full HD.
Monitors offering this high-end resolution and Dell PremierColor clarity and gradation are important in commercial fields where in-depth image zooming is critical—such as photo and video editing, medicine and diagnostic research, and oil and gas exploration—all among the early adopters of this technology. The monitor's near-borderless display also gives users 32" inches of screen real estate in a highly compact package.
Additionally, Dell is announcing several new monitors with its new HDR feature³ to enhance the visual experience through a wider range of colours for exceptionally vivid images, higher clarity with visibly vibrant textures and increased contrast to capture a multitude of natural shades and hues. New monitors with the HDR feature include: the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor, with the world’s thinnest profile in its class, as well as the Dell 24 and 27 InfinityEdge Monitors, which also feature dual 6W external speakers professionally-tuned by Waves MaxxAudio.
Wireless connectivity has been widespread in notebooks for years, but there’s one wire that has always remained in the equation—the power cord. Dell will deliver a true wireless experience by incorporating WiTricity magnetic resonance wireless charging technology in the 12" Latitude 7285 2-in-1 that will be available later this year.
When combined with a charging mat and WiGig wireless dock, users can take the Latitude 2-in-1 with them without disengaging any wires or a physical dock. And when they return to their desk and set the 2-in-1 on the charging mat, it begins charging, automatically reconnects to the WiGig dock and content appears on the external display. More information about the Latitude 7285 2-in-1 and wireless charging will follow at Dell EMC World in May.
Dell has also updated the XPS 15, the smallest 15.6" laptop on the planet¹, with 7th Gen Intel Core processors, NVIDIA Pascal architecture - GeForce GTX 100 graphics and a fingerprint reader for password-free logins via Windows Hello.
Products built for business also feature 7th Gen Intel Core vPro and Xeon processors and new ultrathin notebook and 2-in-1 designs—reflecting customer demands for thin and light professional products that do not compromise on productivity, security and manageability. For example, Dell has introduced the Precision 5520, the world’s lightest 15" mobile workstation. New to the lineup are Latitude 7000 Series Ultrabooks and an award-winning 12" Latitude 5000 Series 2-in-1. The detachable 2-in-1 weighs under 1kg, and features an auto-deploy kickstand that has multiple connectivity options and extends up to 150 degrees for multiple viewing angles.
Dell has further redefined the desktop experience with the new OptiPlex 5250 AIO and an updated line of OptiPlex small and micro form factor desktops. These products provide full desktop performance and productivity in compact chassis that can be mounted behind corresponding displays with Dell's AIO stands or under a table to free up desk space.
New Dell monitors also include the Dell 24 Monitor for Video Conferencing, which features a 2-megapixel Full HD infrared (IR) camera with privacy shutter, noise-cancelling microphone and dual 5W speakers built in, and the Dell 24 Touch Monitor.
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- New Latitude series combines beautiful design with business-class security, manageability and reliability
- Vostro portfolio balances performance with style for small businesses
- Redesigned Precision workstations deliver sleek, new options for creative professionals
- OptiPlex business PCs are smaller, faster and more energy efficient
- New Dell printing solutions offer one-stop access to multiple cloud-based services
Rakesh Mandal, Director and GM, Client Solutions, South Asia & Korea, Dell, talked about Dell's commitment to deliver cutting-edge products designed based on insights gained from users.
Dell has announced a new wave of end-user computing solutions that address the diverse demands of mobile workers and professionals worldwide. The solutions bring the latest computing technologies within new sleek form factors reminiscent of Dell's consumer portfolio. In partnership with Microsoft and Intel, these systems ship with the new Windows 10 platform and 6th Generation Intel Core processors or the latest Intel Xeon processors for mobile workstations, enhancing the customer experience.
Dell has charted the changing norms in the workplace and tailored its new solutions accordingly. For example, 59% of employees have less office space compared to 10 years ago, and 50% of employees check email and take work-related calls after office hours. According to Dell, the rapidly evolving workforce requires businesses to invest in technology that enables employees to work faster, make better decisions, and be more productive and collaborative.
“2015 has been an amazing year for us, so we wish to continue meeting our customers’ most pressing computing needs by bringing together industry-leading solutions to deliver powerful and beautifully-balanced products to our customers,” said Rakesh Mandal, General Manager, Client Solutions, South Asia and Korea, Dell.
Foong Chee Ngiam, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Microsoft Singapore elaborates, "Our goal at Microsoft is to empower every organisation and individual to do more and achieve more. With Windows 10, we are delivering a more personal computing experience across devices with new features while enabling mobility of experiences across devices. As of January this year, more than 76% of our enterprise customers are on active pilots of Windows 10, and we now have over 22 million devices running Windows 10 across enterprise and education customers globally. We are proud that together with Dell, we’re able to bring the familiarity of Windows together with top-notch computing solutions to businesses in Singapore to address the working demands of an ever evolving workplace.”
Mandal noted that addressing evolving user needs, ensuring future readiness, is a priority for Dell. Customer feedback and several workplace personas developed through research influence research and development efforts, he said. "Dell designs solutions based on user experience," he stated during his presentation.
Mandal's presentation included an introduction to five different workplace personas: desk-centric, corridor warrior, on-the-go pro, remote and purpose-built, and the four categories of computing solutions that address their needs. Desk-centric employees would be most productive with multiple large displays, and an efficient use of space for example, while corridor warriors require convenient, portable solutions that allow seamless transition between stations as they move around the office constantly.
Dell and Windows 10
Starting in 2013, Dell began collaborating with Microsoft to take advantage of key features offered within Windows 10. New devices are optimised for Windows 10 usage with Continuum, Office Mobile Apps and Microsoft Edge, which allows users to annotate web pages and share them. Windows 10’s built-in, enterprise-grade security also helps companies protect against modern cyber threats. In addition businesses can control the frequency of their updates and select the functionality that is right for different groups of employees.
“The concept of a future workforce is one that is taking place now. Every day, we see the transformation of teams that are more mobile and seamless – collaborating in a borderless, high-performing environment. Intel technology is critical to this evolution. Devices built with our partner Dell, which feature 6th Gen Intel Core processors, are purpose-built to deliver an impactful experience for business and pleasure with an optimal blend of mobility and performance,” said Sameer Tupaki, Head of Marketing, Intel Singapore and Malaysia.
Latitude: designed to impress
The Latitude 3000, 5000 and 7000 Series have been completely refreshed with thin and light designs, with excellent efficiency and powerful processing options. Dell took design cues from its XPS consumer line, resulting in the same sleek form factor and unique materials that deliver light weight and rigidity throughout the commercial lineup.
Liow Yee Fong, Client Solutions Director, Malaysia and Singapore, Dell, explained that Latitude and Vostro have different target audiences. Latitude is the Dell branding for commercial notebooks for corporate accounts while the Vostro family is targeted at small businesses, home offices, or companies with 10 to 20 staff who may not need the trusted platform module (TPM) that is found in Latitude devices. The TPM offers hardware-based data protection.
From left: the Dell Latitude E7270; the Latitude E7470; and the Latitude 3000 series (3570).
Vostro: tailormade for professionals, small businesses
The Vostro portfolio is suitable for both home and business use. The new Vostro 14 3000 Series (3459) laptop is powered by energy-efficient Intel processors with up to 6th Generation Core i7 performance to deliver up to nine hours of productivity for the mobile workforce*. It also features a scratch-resistant textured cover.
The new Vostro 14 5000 Series notebook (5459) is crafted in Era Grey anodised aluminum, and delivers up to nine hours of battery life. The Vostro 14 5000 Series notebook also comes with an easy-to-use and reliable security solution featuring a fingerprint reader and Windows 10 biometric recognition for commercial users.
Precision workstations offer more power
Redesigned to meet the needs of creative professionals and all rigorously tested to ensure compatibility with key software applications, the new mobile workstations combine thinner, lighter industrial designs and brilliant displays with the latest graphics technology, new processors and faster memory and storage. Significant updates have also been made to the entry line of Dell Precision tower solutions.
This portfolio offers configuration options such as the new 6th Generation Intel Core processors, first Intel Xeon processors for mobile workstations and future Intel Xeon processors E3-1200 product families. The latest professional graphics from AMD and NVIDIA deliver significant compute capacity and visual performance. New screen options include the first PremierColor 4k Ultra HD displays with 100% minimum Adobe RGB color gamut. Full HD and UHD options on its InfinityEdge display offers a virtually borderless screen to give a 15.6" viewing area in a relatively small form factor. Thunderbolt Type C is also supported for the mobile Precision family.
Huang Zhiwei, Business Development Manager, Client Solutions, Singapore Commercial, Dell, introduces the customised mounts for OptiPlex desktops.
New OptiPlex desktops optimise the workplace
The fully revamped OptiPlex portfolio, said to be the world’s most secure and manageable commercial desktops, changes perceptions about the commercial desktop with smaller, faster and more energy-efficient micro form factor, small form factor, and mini tower designs. The refresh leverages Skylake* processors, having skipped Haswell and Broadwell models, said Huang Zhiwei, Business Development Manager, Client Solutions, Singapore Commercial, Dell.
Space savings are significant compared to previous models. The mini tower is 43% smaller than the previous generation while micro desktops can save more than 7,700 sq ft of workspace when replacing 10,000 legacy desktops. According to Huang, customers are mounting the micro form factor systems behind monitors to create 'pseudo all in ones'.
The updated portfolio leverages a new 3000/5000/7000 model numbering structure to simplify product comparison and selection for customers, and includes:
OptiPlex 7040: a compact enterprise-class desktop with premium management and security and extensive expandability, including discrete graphics, dual hard drives and triple display support
OptiPlex 5040: A commercial desktop with advanced performance over the 3040, with security and manageability;
OptiPlex 3040: A business desktop offering security, manageability and high performance at the lowest entry price point for a commercial desktop; and
OptiPlex 24 7000 Series All-In-One (7440): A secure all-in-one with a sleek design, a 23.8" Full HD display and an optional 4K Ultra HD display;
OptiPlex 22 3000 Series All-In-One (3240): An all-in-one with business-class performance and a new 21.5" Full HD display.
Dell peripherals deliver productivity
As the No. 1 monitor brand worldwide**, Dell unveiled a new collection of CES Innovation Award-winning monitors. This includes an Ultra HD 4K OLED monitor, and two new InfinityEdge monitors that offer a virtually bezel-less display and wireless monitor support.
The Dell UltraSharp 30 Ultra HD 4K OLED monitor is Dell's first OLED display.
The Dell UltraSharp 30 Ultra HD 4K OLED monitor is Dell’s first OLED monitor, bringing the advantages of OLED display technology to PC professionals working in colour-critical environments such as graphic arts and photography. The monitor delivers a cutting-edge typical contrast ratio of 400,000:1 that delivers “true black”, coverage of industry colour spaces such as AdobeRGB and DCI-P3, detailed Ultra HD 4K resolution and an ultra-fast response time of 0.1 ms.
Viktor Petrasek, Product Marketing Manager, Dell Displays, Asia, Pacific and Japan, said the UltraSharp 30 will be available in May 2016 in Singapore for S$6,999. "(We want to) take a very premium technology and try to drive it into a market where it hasn't been before in terms of the price band and the quality," he said.
The Dell UltraSharp InfinityEdge monitors feature the world’s first InfinityEdge displays with ultra-thin borders on all sides. Designed with a complementary arm that offers greater adjustment flexibility and integrated cable management, this recipient of 2016 CES Awards in Innovation and Eco-Design helps maximise available workspace. Both the 27" Quad HD and 23.8" Full HD monitors offer premium screen performance, colour precision and connectivity. "We're supporting the productivity story and giving you a more engaging experience with the screen," Petrasek said.
The Dell UltraSharp 24 Wireless monitor allows users to wirelessly display and manage content from a Windows-powered laptop and Android smartphone concurrently via Miracast. Once connected, the phone can be controlled with an attached keyboard or mouse. Petrasek disclosed that the monitor will be available in the APJ region this April.
Dell offers an ecosystem of accessories to complete the working experience. The recently announced Dell Dock and the Dell Thunderbolt Dock offer commercial users the opportunity to effectively integrate displays, mice and external keyboards. Both new docks are equipped with the next generation USB Type-C ports which support USB, DP, Thunderbolt and power through a single cable in a slim form factor.
Dell Document Hub boosts cloud content management
The Dell Document Hub manages content from multiple cloud sources.
As part of Dell’s end-to-end solutions for business customers, the new H-Series and S-Series multifunction printers are designed to meet the online collaboration needs of businesses of all sizes.
With 64% of workers performing at least some of their work tasks at home and half of desktop users incorporating other devices as well, it has become necessary for offices to offer complete printer connectivity.
The new H-Series printers (models H625cdw, H825cdw, and H815dw), also termed cloud printers, support the Dell Document Hub app, which gives customers access to multiple cloud storage services at the same time, such as Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Salesforce and Evernote, for easy sharing and printing. The printers provide direct access to the Document Hub from the printer or PC for office-based employees, while remote employees can access it as an app on their mobile device or PC. Ideal for smaller organisations and executive offices, the printers provide easy Wi-Fi setup by SMBs and micro-businesses with limited or no IT teams.
*Based on Mobile Mark 14 battery life testing performed by Dell Labs in January 2015. Tested system equipped with 5th Generation Intel Core i5-5200U Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 820M 2 GB DDR3 discrete graphics, 4 GB DDR3L system memory, 500 GB HDD, HD Anti-Glare LED-Backlit display and four-cell 40 WHr battery. For more information on this testing, visit www.bapco.com **Source: NPD DisplaySearch Quarterly Desktop Monitor Shipment and Forecast Report (2013 and 2014) ***Skylake is the 6th generation Intel Core processor microarchitecture launched in August 2015 as the successor to the Broadwell microarchitecture. Broadwell is Intel's codename for the 14 nanometer die shrink of its Haswell microarchitecture. Haswell is the codename for a processor microarchitecture developed by Intel
that was announced in June 2013.
The Lenovo TiO has a Tiny desktop computer (left) which slots into the back of a 23" monitor (right). Both items can be used separately, or together.
Lenovo has launched workstations and a 'Tiny-in-one' (TiO) in its final major product launch for 2014.
The new workstations at the left.
“Building upon the advancements that we delivered in the recently launched P300 workstation, we listened to an extensive amount of customer feedback, and have crafted the newest additions to the P Series of ThinkStations to take users to new heights of performance, dependability and usability,” said Jessie Quek, Country General Manager, Lenovo Singapore. The Lenovo ThinkStation P500, P700 and P900 are professional-grade desktop workstations, with space-saving designs as well as energy-efficient features. The latest Intel Xeon processors provide computing horsepower, while NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards carry out the visualisation work.
The P Series ThinkStations feature modular designs that let users upgrade critical components such as the motherboard and power supply without the need for tools. The machines have a FLEX Bay designed to support an optical drive or the FLEX Module, which can be used to support an ultraslim optical drive, a media card reader, or Firewire (IEEE 1394). At the same time, professionals can increase functionality without sacrificing rear PCIe slots by using a mezzanine card that connects to the motherboard – allowing for support for SATA/SAS/PCIe storage and advanced RAID solutions.
Lenovo ThinkStation workstations stay cool with a patented tri-channel cooling architecture. Three hot-pluggable fans are situated at three different levels of the workstation for more effective cooling.
Lenovo’s new ThinkCentre TiO 23 modular All-in-One (AIO) gives businesses the flexibility to mix-and-match a 23" AIO experience with all current ThinkCentre Tiny PCs (sold separately). Unlike classic AIO computers which have the monitor and the computer integrated tightly together, the TiO is powered by a detachable ThinkCentre Tiny PC that locks into the back of the monitor through a simple tool-less process. This hybrid configuration allows users to configure their AiO with the computing performance to match their needs. When the time comes to upgrade or service the system, users simply replace the old Tiny PC and are back at work in less than two minutes.
Quek said the TiO "radicalises the way that businesses think about IT refresh cycles and costs of ownership.” She pointed out that the Tiny PCs are convenient and literally quite tiny, being just "four golf balls by three golfballs" in size, and weighing approximately the same as a 1 litre bottle of Evian water. The TiO has a 23" FHD display, front-access USB 3.0 audio ports, an optional optical disc drive (ODD) and an ergonomic stand that allows for tilt and height adjustment. A single standard Lenovo power adapter is used for both the monitor and the Tiny PC. As the system is VESA compatible, users have the flexibility to deploy it on a variety of VESA-compatible mounts, stands, and brackets. The Tiny-in-One also offers enhanced physical security for the Tiny PC with an advanced locking mechanism that secures Tiny and the Tiny-in-One’s optional ODD module inside the system when a Kensington cable lock is attached.
The Lenovo ThinkStation P500, P700 and P900 will start from S$1,100, S$2,500 and S$3,200 respectively. The ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One monitor has a starting price of S$449, and the ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (bundled with the ThinkCentre M53) will start from S$749.
Lenovo has launched the ThinkStation P Series of desktop workstations. The Lenovo ThinkStation P900, P700 and P500 workstations join the entry-level ThinkStation P300, announced in May 2014, as the most powerful professional-grade desktop workstations available from Lenovo.
“We want our customers to know that we listened to their demands for a higher-performing, more reliable and more usable workstation, and our ThinkStation P Series represents our response to those demands,” said Rob Herman, Director, Worldwide Workstation Product and Vertical Marketing, Lenovo.
The workstations have been designed for superior cooling of key components.
With a fanless, multichannel air baffle for example, the redesigned system draws in cool air onto critical system components and then forces the warmed air out the back without touching other components along the way, for example.
“Lenovo’s new P Series workstations are built for professionals seeking the latest in form, fit, function, performance and advanced reliability features,” said Frank Soqui, GM, Technical Compute Cloud and Client, Intel. “The new P Series from Lenovo will help users explore more ideas in less time than ever before, enabling them to discover the optimal results they need.”
“As data sets get larger and more complex, our customers need increasingly powerful, interactive performance. The P Series delivers this capability by utilising the new generation of NVIDIA Quadro GPUs to ensure that users get the most out of their investments,” said Jeff Brown, VP and GM, Professional Solutions Group, NVIDIA. “We’ve worked together with Lenovo to provide a high-performance system built to run the most demanding professional applications at the core of our customers’ workflows.”
Key benefits of the new systems include:
Tool-less upgrades: Access critical components – even the motherboard – without the need for a single tool.
Red touch points: Intuitive red touch points guide users for quick component changes.
Integrated handles: These make lifting and carrying easy, and also allow for easy rack mounting.
Diagnostic port: Plug your Android-based tablet or smartphone into the USB port for system analysis using the ThinkStation app, or use any USB mass storage device to transfer diagnostic information directly to the dedicated ThinkStation diagnostics web page.
The new Lenovo ThinkStation P Series workstations will be available starting later this fall (editor's note: roughly August to October) through Lenovo business partners and on www.lenovo.com.
A study published in research journal Plos One in February has shown that walking on a treadmill at your desk may make you more productive than if you are at a standard desk and chair arrangement.
Source: Plos One
Authors of "Treadmill Workstations: The Effects of Walking while Working on Physical Activity and Work Performance" Avner Ben-Ner and Chimnay Manohar from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Darla Hamann from the School of Urban and Public Affairs, University of Texas-Arlington, and Gabriel Koepp and
James Levine from the Obesity Solutions department, Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University, conducted an experiment at a financial services company
over 12 months to study how the availability of treadmill workstations would affect physical activity and work performance of employees.
Half of a group of sedentary volunteers received treadmill workstations during the
first two months of the study and the rest in the seventh month of the
study. They could walk on the treadmills at speeds of 0 to 2 mph
(0 to 3.2 km per hour), if they wished, in place of a chair-desk arrangement.
According to weekly
online performance surveys from participants, their
supervisors, as well as sedentary colleagues, overall work performance, quality and quantity of performance, and
interactions with co-workers all improved as a result of the treadmill workstations. Specifically, the treadmill workstation led to about 77
fewer sedentary minutes per day, out of about 600 ‘discretionary’
minutes for non-sedentary activity, including approximately 500
minutes at work during a weekday. This accounted for an increase in total average daily activity caloric
expenditure of more than 74 calories.
Management will wonder if participants did less work as a result of walking on the treadmill, but the researchers say no. Both participants and supervisors rated the volunteers as more productive over time, especially after "an early decline in performance" as participants had to learn how to
handle walking on the treadmill while working on various tasks.
The researchers caution that while the volunteers have been found to be similar to their colleagues, they might have been motivated to be more active in the first place. They also suggested that the complexity of the work tasks might also affect the results.
