Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD HDTV

[admin]

Widescreen HDTV is going to get a little wider from Philips this year. The Cinema 21:9 is an upcoming 56-inch LCD HDTV that’ll use the 21:9 aspect ratio of a movie theater. The set will also feature Philips Ambilight background lighting feature.

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[septim]

Seems like the people who care a lot about 2.35:1 already have a dedicated PJ and screen for that. I don't see this being very mass market although it is cool.

 

[GregS351]

Does Blue Ray come in this format?

 

[deedubb]

Does Blue Ray come in this format?

It depends on the movie. Many blu-ray as well as standard DVDs are 2.35:1 but there is no standardization, so some are 1.78, 1.85, 2.35, 2.4 as well as other aspect ratios.

I don't know how popular this TV will be since the HD standard is not 2.35 and a lot of TV programs are still 4:3.

 

[mtrycrafts]

...and a lot of TV programs are still 4:3.

Or, 16:9 in digital. That leaves a lot of material off, or, sidebars