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jclewter79
02-17-09, 06:42 PM
This looks really cool.
http://www.cinematicviewingexperience.com/

I wonder if a 21:9 screen will catch on? Of course I will have to see what this new strech for the broadcast channels looks like but, something like this may be in my future if it looks good. What do ya'll think about it?
sigma1914
02-17-09, 06:52 PM
It could be cool for movies & gaming. Heck, I used to HATE 16:9 and though 4:3 was better. I've since realized I was nuts and love 16:9.
spartanstew
02-17-09, 07:08 PM
We started checking it out about a month ago. (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=150750&highlight=philips)

1. It will not catch on.
2. Like any other stretch mode, stretching for 16:9 will look like crap. You'll need to have bars on the sides.
3. If the movie has subtitles in the normal black bar area, you'd lose them. Would also effect the status bar depending upon your connected device (blu ray player).
jclewter79
02-17-09, 07:32 PM
We started checking it out about a month ago. (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=150750&highlight=philips)

1. It will not catch on.
2. Like any other stretch mode, stretching for 16:9 will look like crap. You'll need to have bars on the sides.
3. If the movie has subtitles in the normal black bar area, you'd lose them. Would also effect the status bar depending upon your connected device (blu ray player).

Sorry I missed that thread there, Spartan.
Jim5506
02-18-09, 04:17 PM
Coming SOON!!
BattleZone
02-18-09, 04:33 PM
Plus, imagine how great 4:3 content is going to look... :(
jclewter79
02-18-09, 05:16 PM
Plus, imagine how great 4:3 content is going to look... :(

Yeah, I bet it is going to look bad but, then again, if I had one I doubt that I would watch too much 4:3 on it.
Nick
02-18-09, 06:13 PM
Can you say vaporware? :shrug:
dave29
02-18-09, 06:20 PM
Yeah, I bet it is going to look bad but, then again, if I had one I doubt that I would watch too much 4:3 on it.

side by side 4:3 would almost fit perfect:lol:
jclewter79
02-22-09, 08:37 AM
Has anybody seen one of the philips whit the ambilight thing in person? I could not figure out if those have been released in the US at all yet. That kinda look gimmicky.
spartanstew
02-22-09, 09:06 AM
Philips started releasing televisions with Ambilight in January of 2007.
Steve615
02-22-09, 10:15 AM
Has anybody seen one of the philips whit the ambilight thing in person? I could not figure out if those have been released in the US at all yet. That kinda look gimmicky.

Here is a link to the Philips site for Ambilight TV's.

http://www.flattv.ce.philips.com/en/us/ambilight/overview.html
jclewter79
02-22-09, 02:10 PM
Here is a link to the Philips site for Ambilight TV's.

http://www.flattv.ce.philips.com/en/us/ambilight/overview.html

What I mean is, has anybody seen one in person? Does it look good or cheesey?
Steve615
02-22-09, 03:00 PM
What I mean is, has anybody seen one in person? Does it look good or cheesey?

We had looked at a couple of them in the past 6-12 months,while shopping around for new TV's.
We thought they looked good,but we didn't buy one.
The price point during that time was $500-$700 more for the Ambilight TV's,compared to what we ended up with.
mechman
02-22-09, 05:03 PM
The 21:9 is rather misleading. The standard most would recognize in home theater would be 2.35:1. Which is the cinema aspect ratio and is, basically 21:9.

As for the amblight, I've used back lighting for my theater for quite some time. I've never heard of any scientific studies surrounding it but the theory was that it helps 'perceived' contrast. Here's a shot of my backlit screen:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o149/smechman/AutoAir/My%20sprayed/P6124745.jpg

Same shot with the light off:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o149/smechman/AutoAir/My%20sprayed/P6124744.jpg
brant
02-22-09, 05:12 PM
i saw one of these on some TV show the other day. I kept thinking I was mistaken in what I saw but now I realize it was this 21:9 TV. They were being used as monitors in the audience. I want to say it was american idol but can't remember for sure.
jclewter79
02-28-09, 01:03 PM
That does look alot better with the light on mechman.
mechman
02-28-09, 03:28 PM
I think so too. Unfortunately I'll be getting rid of this screen soon. I'm getting an Elite 106" to review and it will more than likely become my new screen. :D I may figure out a way to keep the lights behind the new one though.
rlmdcaa
02-28-09, 03:46 PM
We have a 42 in Phillips plasma with ambilight for 16 months. Great picture and the ambilight is a nice addition to the picture. It "senses" the level of action and gets brighter or softer backlighting based on what is happening on screen. It sound like a gimmick, but it kind f cool to see, especially in a darkened room!