Most of this Labs test has been dedicated to 4K screens with the same 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio as 1080p displays, but there’s an alternative option, in the form of 21:9 ultra-wide curved displays, such as the 34-inch Philips BDM3490UC. With a resolution of 3,440 x 1,440, the overall pixel count is much lower than … Read more
A big screen with style Twisted nematic and in-plane switching are types of what? You’d probably only encounter this question on Mastermind if your specialist subject was ‘geeky jargon’. For what it’s worth, they’re types of LCD panels. It was twisted nematic (TN) displays that, in the 1980s, first made flatscreens viable. A backlight shines … Read more
Philips 227E6E Review – Not True blue but SoftBlue features in this next review Not everybody has the space or need for one of the larger monitors that are currently available. For those who fall into this category, Philips offers its E-Line 227E6E display. This monitor features SoftBlue LED technology, which has been designed to help … Read more
Another wondrous widescreen, but this time with a pro bent We’re broad. We’re broad. We’re broader than Broadway, sings Philips as it delivers its latest ultra-wide monitor. The Brilliance BDM3470UP is a 34-inch slab of AH-IPS panel that adds extra drama and spectacle to any game you care to throw its way. The 21:9 aspect … Read more
Once again Mark Craven enjoys the wireless multichannel flexibility of Philips’ flagship soundbar Philips Fidelio B5 Review | Two years ago Philips turned some heads with the launch of the Fidelio HTL9100 soundbar, which featured removable, battery-powered and wireless side speakers that meant it could also function in a 5.1 mode. And it’s now returned … Read more