Supports dramatically changing work styles!Three conditions for "a desk that changes the way you work" in the age of remote work

Remote work that has become quite familiar to our lives. If you want to continue remote work in the future, you want to create an environment equivalent to that of an office. So this time, we will introduce three Huawei products that make the remote work environment more comfortable.

The LCD display "HUAWEI MateView" with an aspect ratio of 3: 2, the high-end notebook PC "HUAWEI MateBook X Pro" equipped with the latest Core i7-1165G7, and the tablet "HUAWEI MatePad 11" that can be used as a sub machine will surely be you. It should comfortably evolve your work environment. We interviewed Mr. Goshi Yamaguchi, a startup growth contractor who continues to support a wide range of industries, about "the way of working in the future" while experiencing these Huawei products.

Goshi Yamaguchi

A business strategist who participates in the management of more than 30 companies, mainly venture companies, as a "startup growth contractor". After supporting the founding period of one of Japan's leading fast-growing companies such as Cookpad Inc. and Lancers Inc. as an employee, he founded 54 Co., Ltd. in May 2015 and became independent.

Introducing Huawei products

● HUAWEI MateView

A lean and stylish LCD display. Stand-alone with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enabling wireless connection with Miracast-compatible smartphones and PCs. The 28.2-inch display with an aspect ratio of 3: 2 displays more vertical information than a normal display, making it extremely easy to use.

● HUAWEI MateBook X Pro

High-end notebook PC equipped with the latest Core i7-1165G7. Like the liquid crystal display, the aspect ratio is 3: 2. The power supply has fingerprint authentication, and a speaker is built in the side of the keyboard. In addition, it is equipped with a function key and a pop-up webcam.

● HUAWEI MatePad 11

The wide display tablet can be used not only as a main unit, but also as a sub display by linking with a MateBook or HUAWEI smartphone. The nice point is that you can easily share the file transfer by dragging and dropping. You can also use a stylus, so it's a great success as a sub-machine when you go out.

Wireless monitors evolve the way you work

――First of all, could you tell us about your usual desk environment?

Yamaguchi: When I work at home, I only use a laptop computer and an LCD display. After that, if I have something to worry about during a meeting, I would write it down on my smartphone and send it by chat. There are, but many of them are taken by children even at work (laughs). "

――How are external displays used?

Yamaguchi: "I use it as an extended screen when creating materials. I display data and chat screens that are materials for materials on the screen of a notebook PC, and create budget tables and presentation materials while displaying Google spreadsheets on the liquid crystal display. Since we often work on multiple projects at the same time, it is standard to work on two screens in order to improve the productivity of each job. "

――The HUAWEI MateView here is quite excellent as a display. It is also recommended that the aspect ratio is as large as 3: 2 and it is easy to use.

Yamaguchi: It's unusual for an aspect ratio to be 3: 2. The first thing that surprised me when I saw this display was that the PC and LCD screen weren't connected by a physical cable. Isn't it in the state of showing the extended screen of? "

--that's right. This feature is available on any Miracast-enabled Windows PC.

Yamaguchi: "Wireless is just wonderful. In my case, I have many opportunities to give lectures in public, so I practice presenting presentation materials at home. I project presentation materials on the display and practice talking to my family. However, since it is connected by a physical cable, if you look at it from behind your PC, you can see all the materials and presentations on my PC screen (laughs). I've always wanted to have no code, so I really want it! With this, I can give presentations while walking like an overseas manager! "

――If it's wireless, you can choose any place. It seems that family members can concentrate on watching only the monitor.

Yamaguchi: Recently, I've been gradually increasing my work on the go, but when I display the material on the monitor, "Can I display it on the screen for a moment?", The connector code is missing or the terminal does not fit. Anyway, it takes time to project and it's complicated. I carry a multi-code in my bag every day. The price range of 100,000 yen or less is not so high, so it's in the conference room of the office. If you introduce it as a display, it seems that the quality of face-to-face meetings will improve. "

――By the way, what part of the external display you are currently using was conscious of when you purchased it?

Yamaguchi: "It's price and convenience. But when I used this HUAWEI MateView, I wanted to replace my display with this one ... I felt more motivated. To be honest, if I just connect the PC and the display screen. You can buy it for about 10,000 yen, but if the display is specialized for linking with a PC, it will improve work efficiency. Furthermore, there are 120 points that are wireless. "

Seeking tools to help accelerate online operations

――How has Mr. Yamaguchi's working style changed over the past year and a half?

Yamaguchi: "Since I shared the same space as the way I worked so far, I was able to grasp the work situation from a little chat such as" That person seems to be busy ". It became only an online / offline symbol. So it's big that you can't see how much work you have online. "

――Even online, you can't tell whether you're busy or free.

Yamaguchi: I think that the number of people who work side-by-side has increased because I can now have multiple projects because I am no longer physically constrained. I am currently working with about 50 clients. That's why I can't see the contents of the online content, but even if I get a message like "How are you?" I don't think there is anything wrong with the other person (laughs). Thankfully, as the number of people involved increases, I feel that the way I work so far has stopped working. "

--So that's it. It's easier to have online meetings.

Yamaguchi: On days when there are many online meetings, I sometimes get 7 to 8 meetings a day, so I have to deal with Prince Shotoku mode (participating in 3 meetings at once) or I have no time (laughs). ). This was something I could never do offline, so I feel that this remote culture has dramatically improved my own CPU. Correspondingly, I need a machine with specifications that allow me to work smoothly. "

－－It is true that the gap time that I had when I was at work is gone.

Yamaguchi: You used to have time to do chores like "let's go to the post office" or "talk to the members", right? Looking back, I think that the gap time has decreased since I became remote. When home work becomes mainstream, you will be able to work one after another without any gaps, so I think it is an important factor to have work tools that suit your working style. "

--is that so. You don't want to reduce your work efficiency because of tools. In that respect, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro equipped with the latest Core i7-1165G7 can be relieved.

Yamaguchi "That? But does this laptop have a webcam?"

--Actually, here ... (Indicating a webcam with a row of function keys)

Yamaguchi: "Eh! Amazing !! Please tell me more quickly (laughs) When I was working in the office, employees who like gadgets could chat with me," Do you know this? ", So the latest interesting information. There was a place to share, but recently, such opportunities have decreased, so the function of interesting gadgets like now has become more exciting for the first time in a while. At first glance, it may seem that the camera can be taken in and out. I don't have one, but I love this kind of trick that tickles my heart. "

A desk environment where you can work relaxedly without stress

――What kind of scenes do you usually use tablets?

Yamaguchi: Until now, I used to sign documents directly, but now I have more opportunities to sign remotely with a tablet. I also have the job of a judge, so I've used paper materials so far. You can transfer the material you wrote down to the tablet, add a handwritten memo, and send it by e-mail as it is. You use the tablet when you use handwriting. "

――The HUAWEI MatePad 11 also has a dedicated stylus, so it would be even more convenient to use it together. Another point is that it is easy to use because you can also transfer data by dragging and dropping.

Yamaguchi "Sure. Can it be used as a sub monitor?"

--yes. It is also possible to use this tablet in conjunction with a notebook PC and display. Display the materials on the screens of tablets and notebook PCs, and create presentation materials on the LCD.

Yamaguchi: "I see. Until now, PCs have been independent of PCs, and tablets have been independent of tablets, but I'm happy that the plus cooperation that can be used with each will improve usability. Tablets and PCs can be used anywhere, anytime. If so, I think it is a high point that both home desks and office desks can work in the same environment. "

--is that so.

Yamaguchi: I think it's important to choose a tool that is easy to use and that will be a good companion. You can rely on the equipment to create a desk environment where you can relax and work without unnecessary stress. That will be important from now on. "

Yamaguchi: The OS of the tablet (while operating various things) is unique to HUAWEI! This is interesting on the contrary! I think it would be good to create this developer community and train developers who understand the HUAWEI specifications. I think there is a possibility that we can become the world's No. 1 engineer in HUAWEI's application development in a few years. "

Multi-functionality is not the best.Choose the one that suits your environment

Until now, my office had my desk, and I could add my favorite arrangements like "my castle". However, when it comes to working from home, it is difficult to set up a study because it is an environment that was originally created as a place to relax with the family, you have to work in the living room because you work together, and even if you have a study, you will concentrate. I tend to have some stress, such as not being able to do it.

Through interviews with Mr. Yamaguchi, I felt that it is important to be able to work in a comfortable space without stress. Now that I'm used to it, I feel that I can move on to the next stage by reviewing my work environment at home.

Desk conditions that change the way you work

Part 1 "Being a stress-free desk environment for me"

You should create a desk environment where you can concentrate on your work mode, such as wireless display, ease of video conference (easy to work at the same time, pick up your voice firmly, etc.), smooth operability, and quick start-up.

Part 2 "Specs and functionality that will not betray"

You should rely on machines for the parts that can reduce the time and effort, such as attending multiple meetings and creating many handwritten materials. Even if it has multiple functions, it is useless if you don't need the function.

Part 3 "Displays, notebook PCs, tablets alone are attractive"

While the main thing is to use them in cooperation, you should choose the ones that are easy to use one by one. I hope there are points that will make you feel better, such as a simple design!

The HUAWEI products introduced this time should accelerate your work at home. Let's create a stress-free and comfortable desk environment.

Interview / Composition / Editing Department Writing / Tsuru Tachikako Photography / Shinobu Matsukawa, Fumio Matsuura