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The I1601P portable monitor from AOC is a fantastic little piece of kit, especially for someone looking to equip themselves for the new world of hybrid working . Launched in July, this monitor is extremely slim and light and fits snugly into a laptop case or backpack sleeve. We also love the stand, which attaches to the front and back of the screen with magnets that anchor the I1601P in place - and it doubles as a screen cover too. The 15.6-inch full HD IPS display is extremely easy on the eye, which means long working sessions don’t result in undue strain, despite the relatively small screen size. And the display boasts an impressively wide viewing angle too, so it can function well even on a crowded office desk . AOC has prioritized portability and ease of use above all else, and the result is a display that anyone can set up and start using in a matter of seconds; it’s a case of plugging in a single cable and off you go. We do have a few small gripes with the I1601P, like th...

The Sync 20 speakerphone from Poly is part of a new range of products designed to cater to the needs of remote and hybrid workers , marking a slight change in direction for the AV hardware firm. The main purpose of the device is to provide anyone working from a laptop with a way to improve their audio and microphone quality for calls and video conferences . In this respect, the Sync 20 delivers on its promise. It’s also small, lightweight and easy on the eye, and the company has clearly made an effort to squeeze in a number of additional features (such as a port for phone charging, which means you can essentially use the device as an emergency power bank ). However, a rather large question hangs over the Sync 20: who is it actually for? Although plenty of people are working from home using mid-range laptops with poor speakers, we’d wager that those that care enough about audio quality will already have a capable speaker setup and use a headset (or webcam and microphone combo) for...