{"product_id":"philips-brilliance-231p4u-23-ips-fhd-1080p-usb-3-0-docking-monitor-ethernet-wty","title":"Philips Brilliance 231P4U 23\" IPS FHD 1080p USB 3.0 Docking Monitor Ethernet Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 12px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:3px solid #0060a9;\"\u003ePhilips Brilliance 231P4U — 23\" Full HD USB Docking Monitor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Philips Brilliance 231P4U is a 23-inch Full HD IPS monitor with a built-in USB 3.0 docking station, including Gigabit Ethernet, so a laptop connects to display, network, and peripherals over a single USB cable. Fully ergonomic stand with height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustment. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-cable USB docking:\u003c\/strong\u003e One USB 3.0 cable carries video, network, and peripherals — a laptop user connects and disconnects at the desk with a single plug rather than four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in Gigabit Ethernet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wired network through the monitor gives laptops without an Ethernet port a stable connection, which matters for large file transfers and VPN reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e23-inch Full HD IPS panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1920×1080 IPS delivers accurate colour and wide viewing angles — noticeably better than TN panels for shared screens and off-axis viewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully ergonomic stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustment allow correct screen positioning for the user, including portrait rotation for documents and code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated USB hub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peripherals stay plugged into the monitor permanently, so keyboard, mouse, and headset reconnect automatically when the laptop docks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVESA mount compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard VESA mounting allows arm or wall installation where the supplied stand is not the right fit for the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value of this monitor is the docking function rather than the panel specification. A 23-inch Full HD IPS display is perfectly good for office work, but plenty of monitors offer that. What makes the 231P4U worth seeking out is that a laptop user arrives at the desk, plugs in one USB cable, and immediately has an external screen, wired Gigabit network, and every connected peripheral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor hot-desking and flexible-working arrangements, that single-cable behaviour changes how a desk is used. There is no docking station to buy or configure, no vendor-specific dock tied to one laptop model, and no cluster of cables to reconnect. The USB approach also means it works across laptop brands, which a proprietary dock does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gigabit Ethernet port deserves attention on its own. Many modern laptops have no Ethernet port at all, and Wi-Fi is not always adequate for large transfers, VPN sessions, or environments with congested wireless. Getting a wired connection through the monitor solves that without a separate USB network adapter to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePhilips Brilliance 231P4U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eScreen Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e23-inch diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1920 × 1080 Full HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003ePanel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eIPS with LED backlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eAspect Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e16:9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eDocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 docking with DisplayLink video\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eNetwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eGigabit Ethernet (RJ45) via USB dock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eUSB Hub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eIntegrated USB 3.0 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eErgonomics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eHeight, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eVESA compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12 months (Reboot IT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#edf7ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Best For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Laptop users wanting a genuine single-cable desk setup\u003cbr\u003e• Hot-desking and flexible-working environments\u003cbr\u003e• Laptops with no built-in Ethernet port\u003cbr\u003e• Mixed-brand laptop fleets where proprietary docks do not suit\u003cbr\u003e• Users needing portrait rotation for documents or code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#fdf0ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✗ Not For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Gaming or high-refresh-rate requirements\u003cbr\u003e• 4K or high-resolution content work\u003cbr\u003e• Colour-critical print and photography workflows\u003cbr\u003e• Users wanting HDMI or DisplayPort as the primary connection method\u003cbr\u003e• Desks where a compact, lightweight monitor is required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eFunctional Testing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMinimal marks, near-new appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePanel condition, USB docking, Ethernet, USB hub, and all stand adjustments verified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eLight wear from normal use, fully functional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003ePanel condition, USB docking, Ethernet, USB hub, and all stand adjustments verified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to install software for the USB docking to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eUSB docking monitors of this type use DisplayLink technology, which generally requires a DisplayLink driver on the connected computer. Drivers are available free from DisplayLink for Windows and macOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Ethernet port work through the USB connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes. The Gigabit Ethernet port is part of the USB docking function, so a laptop connected by USB gains a wired network connection through the monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a USB cable included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eCable inclusion varies between refurbished units. Contact us before ordering if you need the USB docking cable confirmed for your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the screen rotate to portrait?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes. The stand supports pivot rotation to portrait orientation, along with height, tilt, and swivel adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with a Mac?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes, with the appropriate DisplayLink driver installed. Check current DisplayLink macOS compatibility for your specific macOS version before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it as a normal monitor without docking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe 231P4U is designed around USB docking. Check the specific input configuration of your unit with us before ordering if you intend to connect by a standard video cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the shipping options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f8fb;padding:14px 16px;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eEvery Philips Brilliance 231P4U sold by Reboot IT includes a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covering hardware defects and functional failure from the date of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eReboot IT has been Australia's trusted refurbished IT specialist since 2001. 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