Optimal monitor height? Computer remote? Battery solution?

Hello, finally upgraded to Windows 7, bought a Lenovo x230, ultrabase docking, Dell 24" eIPS ((1900x1200), Lenovo Keyboard/mouse and a couple questions have come up related to this new setup and hopefully someone out there has a lot of knowledge/have similar setups...please help with your advice/opinion...

1. It is a bit of an adjustment getting used to the 24" screen, I'm sure eventually I'll get used to it/like this setup more, but something that concerns me is that even on the lowest height adjustment, I am at eye level at about 3/4ths the screen, I've read conflicting reports that it could cause neck strain/potential long term problems by looking up (I spend a lot of the time on the computer and on the internet so usually the browser tabs are on the top row of the screen). I've also read that 3/4ths is actually okay for big monitors like mine because you don't want to look down at too much of an angle, anyone experienced/any advice on this? I am at just about arms length from monitor.

2. I was thinking since I have a docking station, is there a way to turn on my computer with a remote (not talking about waking up from sleep)? Also, a remote would come in handy when I'm eating/watching a video to switch videos/pause/search without opening up keyboard tray/using messy fingers. Are those two functions possible with the remote with W7? I've read reviews of computer remotes but amazingly I can't seem to find out the answer to this. Most just seem to control Windows media player and couldn't get a good answer on power on or internet videos.

3. My last laptop (t60) spent 99% of the time plugged in and I never drained the battery regularly to keep it in good shape and it eventually died. I think I may likely do the same thing for my x230 for possibly even weeks/months at at time, so I was wondering any other solutions if I don't want to do the regular draining solution? I was thinking of keeping my battery unattached until I know I am going to be leaving somewhere. That could cause my computer to shut off if power is lost which might happen a couple times a year, but I was thinking that may be worth not killing the battery, any thoughts/advice?

Thanks all for any help/advice.

Okay, wow, didn't know most of what you wrote, not sure why I read so much advice elsewhere to regularly discharge the battery, guess that was an old practice. Thanks so much for your help! Any advice on issues 1 or 2?

Thanks again! For question 1, for your monitor, what do you personally thing is best...being eye level with top of monitor or eye level at 3/4th of the way up?

Thanks Dwarf! That means my current height is just about perfect and don't need to buy a new desk/chair/return monitor. When you say a bit too close, how much farther away would you recommend? I will likely need to change the DPI because I won't be able to read fonts as well further back, but it will definitely be worth it to me to do.

Ok, thank you, still a little confused because I came across the OSHA website http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/comp...ors.html#Angle and this website work environment - What's the correct monitor height for large monitors? - Super User which just seem to complicate this 3/4ths vs top of the screen issue more. Does your opinion on 3/4th still stand? I may be looking too much into it but we spend so much time at our computer that it seems it'd be wise to get it right. I have the intel integrated 4000 but thanks for the tip of alternative to changing DPI so I can get the distance right.

Looks like I won't be able to do #2 because I don't see an option in BIOS to control computer on from USB. Still getting conflicting views on my first question but I guess it's not a ton of difference, just want to get it right.