Month: July 2019

What Are the Benefits of an Anti-Fatigue Standing Mat

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Height adjustable desks, working in an office at a standing desk, in the kitchen for an extended period of time, or working in a factory line in a warehouse or industrial facility. All these environments carrying an anti-fatigue standing mat can add a lot of comfort for a person. For kitchens, garages, offices, or even a cashier at a grocery store, here are some of the benefits an anti-fatigue standing mat brings.

It creates movement.

When we are standing for a long time, our legs are craving movement. It’s a natural instinct to want to contract our muscles. Small movements keep the blood flowing, prevents blood clots, and keeps our bodies engaged. By simply tapping your feet, pressing them into the mat, or adjusting your weight, this helps a tremendous amount in endurance.

PrimeCables® Portable Anti-fatique Comfort Mat

Reduces pressure on the bottom of your feet.

If you’re coming home after a shift or a long day and your feet are feeling really beat up, that’s actually very normal. After all, you’re on your feet and all your weight is coming down on a somewhat small part of the body. With an anti-fatigue standing mat however, you’re taking pressure off this part of the body by engaging the muscles in your calves and legs. Ever so slightly, they’re expanding and contracting slightly. Overall, you’re far better supported.

Rocelco® Commertial-grade Anti-fatique Standing Mat

Less discomfort in your legs and backs.

The University of Michigan Center of Ergonomics conducted a study on standing mats to see precisely how effective or beneficial they are. To measure their benefits, they tested portable comfort standing mats at an industrial plant on shift workers who would normally be standing on concrete floors all shift long. For those who stood on the anti-fatigue mats, they saw an average 50% reduction in fatigue and discomfort in their legs and backs! This is great news if you’re experiencing back pain or leg pain in a similar setting.

Monoprice® Large Multi-purpose Standing Mat

It adapts to the contours of your feet.

Looking at it, you probably wouldn’t think it makes such a sizeable difference but it really does. Stand in your shoes or boots, or go barefoot. In any case, the anti-fatigue mat adapts to your feet size. The material’s soft, the beveled edges prevent tripping, and it can also be carried to anywhere you know you’re going to have to stand for an extended period of time.

Eliminate pain, discomfort, and fatigue today. Anti-fatigue mats engage the legs and calf muscles, with subtle movements promoting an easier flow of blood to and from the heart. After even a single use, you’ll notice a significant difference in how you feel when you’re done a shift compared to what it’s like without the use of a mat. Get your anti-fatigue mat today.

Is a TV or Monitor Better for My Entertainment System – read here!

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Computer monitors used to be exclusively the gamer’s choice for setting up with their console while HD TVs were reserved for home theater enthusiasts. These days, the tech is so advanced that some home entertainment systems will choose a monitor over a TV and vice versa, with gamers installing a 1080p HD television to host game play on. To find out which one is better or more appropriate for your home setup, you’ve got to weigh the pros and cons.

Why a computer monitor for a home theater

Be it curved or flat, computer monitors have many advantages. As they are more in-tune for gamers, they are sometimes more technologically advanced with things like 4K UHD resolution, high resolution gaming capability, HDMI outputs to connect consoles to, and more. Through a gaming monitor like this, you can also pair it with a monitor mount which can range from full motion to dual display setups, or mounts for three or more monitors.

PrimeCables® Slim Flat Gaming Monitor 4K UHD, 27″

Some of the drawbacks of choosing a computer monitor for a home theater system is that they aren’t necessarily ideal for a traditional living room setup. For example, monitor mounts are designed for desks, not walls. This can make installation tough. The curved monitor concept can also throw some people for a loop, when watching a movie or Netflix on it.

Why a TV for a gaming station or home theater setup

Alternatively, choosing a flat-screen can be a more diverse purchase with the capacity to accommodate a gaming console via HDMI as well as being able to handle regular TV. HD flat-screens are oftentimes less expensive than gaming monitors, which is another plus. In different sizes, they can also be placed in a bedroom, kitchen, or living room with ease. The mix of TV mounts also come in various designs and make installing a TV against a wall way easier than a computer monitor.

PrimeCables® 1080P FHD DLED TV, 43”

A drawback of a HD flat-screen TV is that you may find the quality of picture is less. Unless you want to pay a lot, 720p or 1080p is what you’ll find on most televisions. These are still HD though and to most people, it’s perfect. You don’t need 4K. That said, for other people, 4K’s their preference. Also, gaming on a TV might not have the same technology to work with resulting in several issues attempting to watch game play. If you’re not a gamer though, this evidently shouldn’t be a factor.Choosing between a TV and TV wall mount or a computer monitor and monitor mount is tough. Fortunately, PrimeCables has both as well as all the HDMI cables, gaming accessories, speaker systems, and home theater products you need. Drop on by our website to see more!

What Would You Do If You Could Work at your Laptop and Do an Exercise Bike at the Same Time – now you can!

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We don’t often think about getting work done and putting yourself through a workout at the same time. These days though, active ergonomic workstations are growing in popularity. In achieving a perfect life-work balance, we combine activities whenever we can to save time. Here’s an opportunity for someone with a busy schedule and who’s unwilling to compromise their work or health.

An exercise bike desk workstation takes the ergonomic height adjustable desk craze to a whole new level. Although it may look like it’s going to be complicated to use or install, it’s not. No installation is necessary. The design itself is near-silent which is impressive considering so many exercise bikes tend to create a lot of disruption which naturally isn’t conducive to work productivity. It uses a magnetic tension tension control system, ensuring smooth movement without pause.

For this exercise bike ergonomic desk station, you’ll also find that everything’s adjustable. The desktop can be forwarded, backed up, moved up or down, and can be adjusted for a sit or standing position depending on what you’re in the mood for. You can also monitor what’s happening with your fitness while on the bike. The exercise bike carries a digital display with distance, calories burned, speed, and time.

If you’re stationery throughout the day for whatever reason and you’re concerned about the effect this is having on your health, this is a way to work on your computer, read, or write, while eliminating the requirement of you sitting there and doing nothing. You can customize your workout for personal comfort, with no pressure to overdo it. On one of these exercise bike workstations, the average person burns about 400 calories every hour. Even if you only jump on for one hour a day at about 5 times a week, that’s an extra 2,000 calories you’re going to work off.

We have a lot of responsibilities, especially with the older we get. Eventually, we’re tied down with a lot to look after – real estate, taking care of our significant other, taking care of our kids, attending school meetings, business trips, making and eating dinner, scheduling family outings and ensuring family time isn’t being forgotten, and of course, spending time with your partner ensuring they’re being treated well and that you’re maintaining these sort of connections to the people you love. The first thing that tends to go is our health. That’s how we gain weight, stop going to the gym, and sometimes get sick. Give yourself the gift of not setting your health aside. Pick up an exercise bike ergonomic desk this summer and live your best life!>>

PrimeCables® Exercise Bike Ergonomic Desk Station

See the Ultimate Back to School Sale in Canada for University Students set to Embark

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Back to school deals in Canada are just beginning to come out, with August almost here. Deals on tech, laptop accessories, USB cables, and more aren’t going to last but if you’re a university student ready to head out on your next semester, act quickly!

PrimeCables’ Canada-only back to school sale is sharing deep discounts on products from all categories of our catalogue. Here are just a few of the different recommendations perfect for a university or college student.

Sit-stand desk

Are you looking to give yourself a whole new desk to work with – choose from over a dozen models. Height adjustable and ergonomically designed, you can sit or stand as you work with a university computer desk like this.

PrimeCables® Electric Height-Adjustable Sit-Stand Desk

Small TV wall mount

If you’re moving into a new place and bringing a small to medium sized TV up to 55”, a basic mount is a great way to save on space in a room or condo. The articulating arm on one of Canada’s favourite TV wall mounts also allows you to adjust the angle, depending on whether you’re watching it just yourself or with company.

PrimeCables® TV Wall Mount for 13″-55″

Height adjustable laptop stand

Take your laptop with you to bed, throw this stand in your car if you’re heading on a road trip, or you can use it when/if you’re staying over at a friend’s place. This portable height adjustable laptop stand makes it easy to watch media, play games, read, browse the Internet, or listen to music no matter where you are.

PrimeCables® Height-adjustable Laptop Stand

ISTANT portable adjustable laptop table

Let’s say you’re working on your laptop while sitting on the ground. Or let’s say you like sitting on the floor to work on occasion. This portable ISTANT adjustable laptop stand comes with a vent to ensure safe movement of air and cooling, and is height adjustable of course. Some also use it on the couch, to help provide a stable surface for their laptops.

ISTANT™ Portable Adjustable Laptop Table

Gas spring desk mount

As a university student, if you don’t have plans to have a TV, you may be watching TV, movies, and media exclusively on a computer monitor. In that case, a gas spring desk mount can lift a monitor up and off the desk which will help to clear out some space and give you a really interesting media center to work from. Choose from single monitor mounts, dual monitor desk mounts, triple mounts, and more.

PrimeCables® Dual Gas Spring Desk Mount

It’s time to start thinking about how you want to live, as a university or college student. If you’re in the market for tech accessories and a proper computer setup, don’t overpay. Now’s the time to shop and buy with PrimeCables.

Where to Find the Best Deals on Smartphone Accessories for iPhone and Android

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For smartphones from Samsung, Google, Motorola, or if you’ve gone with the trendy iPhone, accessories and cables can add up. USB chargers, adapters, earbuds, and Bluetooth enabled speakers certainly come at a price. Thankfully, PrimeCables is offering all the smartphone accessories deals you can handle.

Let’s start with the classic USB sync and charge cables. Regardless of whether you’re looking for USB Type-C cables, USB 2.0, or USB 3.0, there are at least a half-dozen cleverly designed cable products under each. Nylon jacket protection, for example, is an excellent way to guard against pets chewing through the cable, the cable being bent and broken, or having something else happen which completely destroys your ability to sync or charge your device.

PrimeCables® USB TYPE-C to TYPE-C Charging / Sync Cable

If you’re not working with an Android smartphone and you have an iPhone, you may need an Apple specific USB cable. Via PrimeCables, you can get Apple-certified USB sync and charge cables at a fraction of the cost you may pay going through a non-Canadian source. Search lightning charger cables, Thunderbolt 3 cables and adapters, 30-pin Apple cables, USB Type-C cables, and a variety of Apple specialty cables. 

PrimeCables® Nylon Braided Apple-Certified Lightning Cable, 1m

Going beyond the basics of the USB cable to charge your smartphone, maybe you want some adapters or accessories to boost the capability of your Android or iPhone. Pick up affordable family-friendly pricing on dual-port USB smartphone car chargers, USB multi-port wall chargers, portable external battery chargers and power banks to ensure you never lose your smartphone charge, and more. Wherever you go, it doesn’t hurt to have a place to plug in your phone for juice.

PrimeCables® Dual Port 3A & 1A Car Charger with Smart IC Tech

There’s also some great low-cost smartphone products to pair with your iPhone or Android this July. A magnetic car mount with a 360-degree rotatable mound allows you to position your smartphone in your car for easy access and viewing when you’re on the road. For iPhone X, transparent clear soft cases with a glass screen protector are a great way to lock in your smartphone securely. There are also very affordable stereo ergonomically designed earbuds equipped with great sound, a mic, and volume control.

PrimeCables® Stereo Ergonomic Earbud Headphone with Mic

If you haven’t upgraded your smartphone setup yet, here’s your opportunity. Enjoying music, movies, texting, and connecting with family and friends has never been more enjoyable with products like these. If you don’t have something like a USB sync and charge cable or a smartphone holder for the car, these are basic items that make it much easier to enjoy what a phone has to offer.

Get on board. Complete the incomplete, with the best deals on smartphone accessories from PrimeCables. Save and get high quality trendy tech we know you’ll love. Who know, you may grow to use some of these cables, adapters, and accessories maybe every day. Visit the PrimeCables catalogue to find more.

Get Affordable Speakers, Monitors, and Mounts on Prime Day Sale for Gamers

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Are you a gamer searching for a quick upgrade on speakers, monitors, mounts, and gaming station equipment? Gaming is fun but if you don’t have the right setup, it can also be very frustrating. Lagging, poor picture quality, and just an overall uncomfortable experience really weighs on a person’s enjoyability with what they’re doing. For Prime Day 2019, here’s a quick rundown of some innovative products to consider from Canada’s own PrimeCables. These are our recommendations.

Gaming monitors.

Curved gaming monitors and flat gaming monitors are an easy way to instantly give your experience a boost. If you don’t already have a dedicated monitor for gaming, we’ve got two amazing options. Curved screen in 144 Hz, great for high FPS gaming is one way to go if you’re digging the trend in moving towards curved viewing experience. If that’s not your thing, we’ve also got a 4K UHD flat gaming monitor which is ideal for 4K gaming, evidently the perfect inexpensive monitor upgrade.

PrimeCables® 27″ Ultra Slim Curved Gaming Monitor 1080P FHD 144hz 

Monitor mounts.

Depending on how many monitors you have, you may need a single monitor mount, a dual monitor mount, or something even more pronounced to handle everything you want to set up. Throughout Prime Day July, you can browse full-motion easily adjustable single and dual gaming monitor mounts with gas spring motion. If you’ve got a computer desk you’re using to game on, this is an excellent way to go. Then again, if you’re already hooked up HDMI-style through a TV, you may choose one of our tilt-and-swivel wall mounts, full-motion mounts, or pull-down designs to install with a flat screen.

PrimeCables® Gas Spring 360-degree Dual Monitor Mount

Speaker systems.

As gamers, we spend so much time chasing after the most amazing looking picture that we sometimes ignore how equally important sound is. If you want earth-shattering, bass-shaking sound, you certainly have a few options. There are more affordable options like multimedia PC computer speakers and then, there are Bluetooth stereo soundbars which have easily become one of the trendier choices for gamer speaker systems. You’ll find a variety of in-wall speakers, more surround sound speaker setups, and hybrid designs as well. Depending on your gaming station, you may also want to pick up a pair of height adjustable metal satellite speaker floor stands.

PrimeCables® Height-adjustable Satellite Speaker Floor Stands

Being a gamer, you shouldn’t have to wait forever to get your gaming station the way you want. Some of the best gaming TVs, mounts, and speakers in Canada are found in our PrimeCables warehouse. Add to your setup with only what you need. Don’t wait for Prime Day or just because June 15 has passed, don’t think all the deals have disappeared. Now might be the best time to make your gaming setup a little smarter and more in-tune with your interests!

What to Shop for Amazon Prime Day 2019 in Canada

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Amazon Prime Day 2019 in Canada is still a big deal, even though it’s primarily a US-based collection of deals and promotions. What to expect for Prime Day in Canada in a nutshell, for a lot of people, involves going to Amazon, checking out some electronics, and calling it a day.

PrimeCables doesn’t subscribe to that one-day-only sales dynamic. We want Canadians to be able to enjoy low, fair pricing on everything from TVs to media streamers, home theater accessories, USB cables, and more.

It’s no secret that at PrimeCables, we focus a lot on cables. HDMI cables for your home entertainment system, Ethernet cables to strengthen your Internet connection, USB cables to charge and sync your smartphones and other mobile devices, Apple lightning cables, and chargers are readily accessible this July on some pretty excellent deals.

PrimeCables® 6FT Cat6 550MHz UTP 24AWG RJ45 Ethernet Network Cable

Get ready, Canadian shoppers. This is just where the savings start. There’s plenty of low-cost inexpensive cables, USB accessories, and more to pick up. Then, there’s some more high-end products you will find like smart TV boxes, curved gaming monitors, TVs, and more.

Do you have a home office or have plans to start up a home office? Check out some of our ergonomic office desks, height adjustable and ready to go from sit to standing in seconds. See single motor desks, dual motor desks, manual height adjustable sit stand desks, ergonomic desk raisers, and even ergonomic desks for children.

PrimeCables® Portable Ergonomic Office Desk Converter

Combined with some of the other cables, adapters, and office accessories, there’s a lot to be saved in terms of costs, shipping, and the necessities. Though there are plenty of deals on TVs, smart home gadgets, laptops, and PCs, sometimes you just need what you need to get your home office up and going. This July, make the investment in yourself!

There’s also plenty of little tools, instruments, and devices, and trendy accessories you can add to your list to beef up your Prime Day haul. An Air Mouse mini wireless multi-function keyboard with infrared IR learning can help to streamline your home’s entertainment system. Fast charge your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy with a 10-watt wireless charger Qi-certified. Alternatively, if you need to do some fixing around the house, with PrimeCables there are several portable and wireless power tools sold individually as well as smaller starter kits such as a slotted & phillip magnetic screwdriver set for high-impact construction and DIY projects.

PrimeCables® Air Mouse Mini Wireless Multi-Function Keyboard

Unlike Amazon who wants you to become a Prime member, you don’t need to do that with PrimeCables. Shop with us year-round and find the best deals. As a Canadian-based retailer, we’re aiming to have our biggest sales season yet this summer. So join us. Sit out somewhere under the sun with a cold beverage, find your best deals on-site at PrimeCables, and save money on these exclusives and more!