More news coming out of the IFA tradeshow in Berlin and this time it’s by Philips Electronics who has announced their 3D screen that should please those looking to invest a few dollars in a new TV for their home theater setup. Their new adds full 3D technology to their 21:9 Cinema display.
In addition to this feature, the Cinema display comes with a couple of other enhancements including the use of a direct lit LED screen that supports 400 Hz picture processing. Additionally, Philips has continued to use their rather unusual Ambilight technology, a proprietary system that makes the wall behind the TV light up. This 58-inch extra wide widescreen display also has network connectivity, allowing you to surf eBay during commercial breaks and if you have a poor attention span, you can actually use Net TV in a dual screen mode so that you can watch and browse at the same time.
Via: TechChee, HardwareSphere, Gizmodo
Looks very nice, have been waiting for 12 months for this 2. generation 21:9. Money in the bank ready to buy.
But it seems Philips blew it this year, the front screen is reflective, even the specs on their web site states non-reflective. Also the 8000 states non-reflective, even its very reflective.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R2WZBtcWTg&feature=rec-exp_stronger_r2-2r-2-HM
How can Philips expect us to pay 4.000 euro for a TV set which can only be used in dark rooms – lamps, candle lights etc will mirror in the picture, not to mention TV viewing during day time on a enormeous 58″ reflective screen – what a dump !
Further it dosnt support full internet – why may we ask – TV seen on internet is hot now – what a dump of 4.000 euro.
I suppose we now have to wait another year till a 21:9 with proper specs and features will be available – hopefully from Sony or other manufacturer with better menues and software. I could live with bad menues and software – but adding reflective screen and no internet support for movies its just too many problems for 4.000 euro
The positive to say is – if the specs are reliable – that it includes HD DVB-T, DVB-C and DVB-S tuners.