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The Philips stand at the IFA exhibition is always very large and occupies almost the entire pavilion. In 2019 this
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A critical part of Philips monitor businessoccupies the B2B segment, but the company has an unusual approach to it. Although in general, the concept of the B2B segment is very broad, especially in relation to monitors, and the boundaries between “consumer” and B2B models are extremely blurred. The exception is perhaps only specialized monitors. For example, touch-sensitive models with moisture protection, which are intended for use in sales areas. Most manufacturers offer simple, inexpensive solutions that are practically no different from each other and do not offer anything new. Philips prefers to offer users more interesting solutions with their own unique features. At the stand it was possible to get acquainted with some new models.
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The 27-inch 279C9 is interesting for its extremelyminimalist stylish design and minimal frames around the perimeter. It features a 27-inch 4K UHD IPS panel with Ultra-Wide color technology for enhanced image brightness. One of the useful bonuses is USB Type-C.
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The 24-inch Philips 241B1VB may come in handy ingovernment agencies or banks: its main feature is the side view limitation function to protect confidential information from prying eyes. The monitor is equipped with USB, VGA, DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI ports and a light sensor.
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The 27-inch 272B7QUBHEB received an IPS matrix withQHD resolution and a whole range of extremely useful functions. It is equipped with a USB hub with USB Type-C and USB-A (DisplayLink). You can connect all the necessary peripherals and, for example, a work laptop to the hub at the beginning of the working day and get a full-fledged workplace. At the same time, the monitor supports Power Delivery, so the laptop does not have to be connected to a power outlet. Additional useful things include a webcam with infrared sensors for Windows Hello, a light sensor, and a presence sensor.
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The main and very important advantageThe 27-inch 272B1G is environmentally friendly. The packaging is made entirely from recyclable materials, and the monitor itself is made from 85% recycled plastic. It is TCO Edge certified and free of mercury, halogens, flame retardants and PVC. In addition, the monitor uses PowerSensor, LightSensor and Zero Power Switch to minimize power consumption.
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Curved Monitors
There were already five new curved models at the standpieces, 346P1, 439P9H, 345B1C, 272E1CA and 328E1CA, for every taste and color. The 34-inch 346P1 with thin bezels around it is equipped with a webcam for Windows Hello and a USB hub with Type-C that supports Power Delivery to charge the laptop.
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The 439P9H ultrawide monitor features a wide 43.A 4-inch display with minimal bezels and designed for working with a large amount of information, databases and tables. Also equipped with a USB-C docking station and a pop-up Windows Hello webcam.
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Philips 345B1C is equipped with a 34-inch curvedVA matrix with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 and an aspect ratio of 21:9. Adaptive-Sync frame rate synchronization is supported. There are energy-saving sensors PowerSensor and LightSensor.
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The 27-inch 272E1CA is equipped with a 75 Hz matrix, the 328E1CA has a larger 31.5-inch matrix, but with a frequency of 60 Hz. Both models support frame rate synchronization.
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Monitors for game consoles
One of the most interesting and, it seems to me, verypromising areas - the Philips Momentum line of monitors, which is designed for console gamers. The range of gaming monitors for PCs is huge, but for consoles there is not much choice: TVs are usually used. They predominantly use 60Hz matrices, and the input lag is usually quite noticeable. Philips Momentum (despite its external similarity to TV) does not use traditional “television” electronic wiring, which is one of the reasons for the delays. According to the company, thanks to a number of improvements, the input lag of Momentum monitors is lower than that of top-end TVs. Plus giving up “extra” will make the cost lower than TVs comparable in characteristics.
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Philips is well aware of the relatively soonthe release of the next generation of consoles and Momentum is perfect for them. The older 55-inch Philips Momentum 558M1RY received a 10-bit UltraClear 4K matrix with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification. The sound bar, which was developed by Bowers & Wilkins, is responsible for the sound. It was not possible to evaluate the sound at the exhibition for obvious reasons, but judging by the dimensions, the audio system will be more than enough for games and movies.
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The 32-inch Philips Momentum 328M1R is equipped120Hz 4K matrix, HDR 600 certified, supports Adaptive-Sync and DTS audio. The younger 27-inch Philips Momentum 278M1R received a 4K matrix at 60 Hz. All three models are equipped with Ambiglow - dynamic backlighting that adapts to the image on the screen. A kind of analogue of Ambilight, only for monitors. It seems to me that Philips Momentum is suitable not only for games on the console. They may well be a replacement for a TV (especially the 55-inch model) if you don’t watch terrestrial TV: video streaming services like Netflix or Megogo are usually pre-installed on consoles, plus you can connect some kind of TV box. They promise that all three models will go on sale in the first quarter of next year.
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Touch models for the corporate segment
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Philips 162B9T, 172B9T, 222B9T and 242B9T -touch monitors for the corporate segment with diagonals of 15.6, 17.1, 21.5 and 23.8 inches, respectively. All of them are protected from dust and moisture according to the IP54 standard and support multi-touch up to 10 simultaneous clicks. Ports include VGA, DVI, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.1.