Forget multi-monitor set-ups, MMD announces the new Philips 498P9, impressively large and powerful
Comments Off on Forget multi-monitor set-ups, MMD announces the new Philips 498P9, impressively large and powerfulAmsterdam, 27 July 2020 – MMD, the leading display specialist and brand license partner for Philips monitors, announces the new Philips 498P9 Brilliance 32:9 SuperWide curved LCD display, a 49” (48.8”/124 cm) monitor designed with professionals in mind. This award-winning monitor is enriched with performance-enhancing features and with its luxurious 32:9 SuperWide 49” screen and a 5120 x 1440 pixel resolution, perfectly replaces two 27” 16:9 Quad HD displays set up side-by-side.
Philips 498P9
The 498P9 offers a distraction-free visualisation and more comfort to the eyes, thanks to its 1800R curved display that ensures a wider field of view and subtly wraps around the user. The 498P9 is equipped with a VA panel, offering very high native contrast (3000:1), a 70 Hz refresh rate for smoothly moving visuals, a high colour accuracy (DeltaE < 2) and wide gamut coverage (sRGB 121%, AdobeRGB 91%). The monitor’s attraction goes even beyond this: with MultiView technology, professionals can connect a PC and a laptop at the same time, as it enables active dual-connect and view. Now every minute spent working is more efficient, more productive, and more comfortable.
Designed with your work needs in mind
With its impressive size, the Philips 498P9 monitor makes work easier. It features a wide array of connectivity options, such as DisplayPort, HDMI and USB 3.2. The built-in MultiClient Integrated KVM switch, together with the MultiView function, allow users to control two separate devices simultaneously with a single monitor-keyboard-mouse set-up, saving even more time and space. You can just press a button and switch between sources connected via the two USB 3.2 uplink ports, boosting the most complex multi-tasking.
It is known that professionals who spend a lot of time in front of the monitor naturally benefit from the latest technological advancements. However, they also require a sense of comfort to ensure an optimal working environment. The Philips 498P9 display has it all, such as the ergonomic the Compact Ergo Base, a user-friendly Philips monitor base that tilts, swivels and is height-adjustable so each user can position the monitor for maximum viewing comfort and efficiency.
Beyond image and imagination
The Philips 498P9 monitor stands out from the crowd thanks to its wide range of technological features. Dual QHD resolution (5120 x 1440) ensures the massive screen delivers crisp details and picture fidelity – perfect for those tasks that require precision and accuracy. The image quality is enhanced even more thanks to SmartImage, an exclusive leading-edge technology that analyses the content displayed on the screen and optimises the display performance. Moreover, the Adaptive-Sync technology ensures effortlessly smooth action for fluid, artefact-free gaming performance to enjoy the SuperWide aspect ratio after working hours.
For Philips, user comfort has always been a priority, so the 498P9 offers a multitude of features including LowBlue Mode and Flicker-Free technology to reduce flicker for less eye fatigue.
With regard to sustainability, this new model can also score: by flicking the 0-Watt hard switch, users can completely cut off the monitor’s AC power, resulting in zero power consumption. Moreover, it meets environmental standards such as EnergyStar 8.0, EPEAT*, RoHS, TCO Certified, and its packaging material is 100% recyclable.
The Philips 498P9 monitor is available from August 2020 with an MSRP of £749.
More information on Philips monitors: https://www.philips.co.uk/c-m-pc/monitors
*EPEAT rating is valid only where Philips registers the product. Please visit https://www.epeat.net/ for registration status in your country
Philips monitors take console gaming to the next level with brand new 558M1RY and 278M1R
Comments Off on Philips monitors take console gaming to the next level with brand new 558M1RY and 278M1RMMD, the leading display specialist and brand license partner for Philips Monitors are releasing two new Momentum monitors, one of which includes a product collaboration with Bowers & Wilkins. The first is the 558M1RY which at 55 inches (139.7 cm) is the largest console gaming optimized monitor on the market, the second being the 278M1R, a 27-inch (68.6 cm) monitor designed for esports. The 558M1RY will bring a whole new dimension to gaming, boasting a 4K UHD resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, a specially designed speaker by Bowers & Wilkins, and Ambiglow which extends around the screen. The 278M1R is the first Philips monitor designed exclusively with esports players in mind, it’s 27 inches and is HDR Ready.
The 55” will be available end of June 2020 and the 27” as of July 2020.
The most immersive monitor on the market
The 558M1RY is a truly one box solution to immersive gaming and entertainment. Players will be completely engrossed in their games with a 55-inch screen and 3 sided Ambiglow. The monitor dazzles with its UltraClear 4K UHD resolution, featuring 3840 x 2160 pixels and DisplayHDR 1000. Users can adjust the HDR to their preferences with HDR Game, HDR Movie, HDR Photo and an HDR personal modes; HDR can also be completely turned off.
With a 4000:1 static contrast ratio, games, TV shows & movies will be beautifully displayed with deep inky blacks and stunning colours. Low input lag means gamers will receive visual feedback with minimal latency as well as tear-free visuals and reduced motion blur thanks to the 60 – 120Hz refresh rate (depending on the port used) and AMD FreeSync.
Bowers & Wilkins
The 55” comes with a speaker engineered by Bowers & Wilkins, a British loudspeaker company globally renowned for their innovative designs and sound engineering. The sound bar is built into the monitor meaning users can plug in and play immediately. The soundbar has a 40W Total output power, 2.1 Channel Sound System, DTS Sound and a frequency response of 50Hz to 20kHz. It also comes with various audio modes which are designed for gamers in mind such as Sport & Racing, RPG & Adventure, Action as well as a Movie, Music and Personal mode.
The immersive Ambiglow technology creates a halo of light from the monitor that enlarges the screen and immerses users into their games. Its technology processes the incoming content and projects matching light all around the monitor. On the 558M1RY the Ambiglow is placed around 3 sides providing users with more immersion than ever before.
Philips Momentum 55” console gaming monitor with 4K UHD, DisplayHDR 1000, 60 -120 Hz, 4ms (Grey to Grey), Input Lag 2,5ms through HDMI and 1,5ms through DP, Adaptive-Sync and Bowers & Wilkins sound
A console optimised monitor designed for competitive play
The 278M1R is Philips Monitors’ first product which is optimized towards competitive esports in particular FPS, Action or Racing titles. At a more compact 27 inches, the 278M1R is the smaller monitor within the line-up and comes with a 130mm height adjustment stand, a tilt adjustment of -5/20° and swivels (+-33°) meaning it’s easily adjustable for optimal eye comfort. Philips monitors’ signature Ambiglow is present on all four sides of the monitor positioning it as a stylish centre piece for all gamer’s setups.
Equipped with 4K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate and low input lag, the 278M1R is designed with competitive players in mind. There’s minimal delay between user’s actions and what they see on screen, resulting in non-choppy gameplay and lighting fast feedback giving players the upper hand over their competition.
278M1R’s 2 x 2.0 HDMI ports allow multiple sources to be connectedand the audio can be streamed through the DTS Sound speakers (5W x 2).
Philips Momentum 55” console gaming monitor with 4K UHD, DisplayHDR 1000, 60 -120 Hz, 4ms (Grey to Grey), Input Lag 2,5ms through HDMI and 1,5ms through DP, Adaptive-Sync and Bowers & Wilkins sound
All specifications from both monitors make them the best fit for the current consoles but are also able to accommodate the new and upcoming console generation. The 558M1RY will be available at the end of June 2020 with a MSRP of €1299 and the 278M1R will be released at the end of July with a MSRP of €449.
MMD launches the new Philips 272B1G monitor with sustainability at its heart for a greener lifestyle and a super-efficient working day
Comments Off on MMD launches the new Philips 272B1G monitor with sustainability at its heart for a greener lifestyle and a super-efficient working dayOptimal comfort and productivity, while safeguarding the environment
Amsterdam, 16 June 2020 – MMD, the leading display specialist and brand license partner for Philips monitors, announces the Philips 272B1G Full HD monitor, designed for optimal comfort and productivity, with reduced environmental impact in mind. This 27″ (68.6 cm) LCD monitor is a further improvement on the greenest display launched last year, the Philips 241B7QGJ. The new model offers ecologically-minded professionals a full set of innovative tools to boost performance at work while respecting the environment. Delivering sensible power savings, the 272B1G also enables great productivity thanks to a full range of high-performance and intelligent ergonomic features, including IPS technology, LowBlue Mode and SmartErgoBase.
Philips 272B1G
This is the top choice for ecologically-minded professionals looking for super energy-efficient tools with brilliant performance, meeting the latest power efficiency standards as ensured by the Energy Star 8.0 certification.
The Philips 272B1G monitor is further proof of Philips’ long-standing commitment to sustainability and the environment. It is specifically designed to have the lowest environmental impact possible. Compliant with RoHS standards1, this eco-friendly monitor is entirely free of substances such as lead, mercury and PVC/BFR. Moreover, all plastic body parts, metal chassis parts, and packing materials are 100% recyclable.
Sustainability is a mindset
Pairing the new energy-efficient design with an array of power-saving technologies, the Philips 272B1G is the state of the art for a new sustainable productivity model.
Among the technologies that help the Philips 272B1G step to a higher energy class while assuring excellent performance is the PowerSensor, which detects the absence of the user via harmless infrared signals and automatically reduces monitor brightness, alone cutting energy costs by up to 70 percent. Moreover, it also features LightSensor technology which adjusts picture brightness depending on the light conditions in the room. But it goes even further! The Philips 272B1G employs a new power-efficient feature: an LED backlight technology that maintains brightness and colour fidelity using significantly less energy. The A++ energy grade further underlines the energy efficiency of the model.
To perfectly complete its eco-conscious power savings, Philips added a Zero power consumption switch. At the flick of the 0-watt hard switch (conveniently located at the back of the display), the monitor is completely cut off from AC power. This results in zero power consumption, reducing your carbon footprint even further.
The perfect mix of sustainability and high performance
The Philips 272B1G represents the new generation of cutting-edge energy-efficient working tools, which modern professionals with a special care for the environment are asking for. Its highly energy-efficient design ensures great productivity and high performance and it provides an answer to the need for the industry to evolve with the changing times.
The Philips 272B1G features a 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution panel and the IPS technology, offering outstanding vivid and crisp images that can be enjoyed from almost any angle. IPS panels are also a great choice for professionals that demand colour accuracy and consistent brightness at all times. Moreover, Adaptive-Sync guarantees seamless video quality.
Eye fatigue caused by many hours at the computer is not a problem with the Philips 272B1G, as it comes equipped with effective ergonomic features to maximise user comfort. LowBlue mode and Flicker-Free technology contribute to an easy-on-the-eye working experience, while the fully adjustable SmartErgoBase stand allows users to place the monitor at the optimal position for maximum ergonomic comfort, helping to ease the physical strain of a long workday.
With this monitor, professional users will have a robust, efficient and outstanding companion to meet their new needs arising from the working day transformation we are facing – while effortlessly making a positive impact on our environment.
The Philips 272B1G monitor is available from June 2020 with an MSRP of £199,99.
1 RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances and impacts the entire electronics industry and many electrical products as well.
More information on Philips monitors: https://www.philips.co.uk/c-m-pc/monitors
Technical specifications: https://www.download.p4c.philips.com/files/2/272b1g_00/272b1g_00_pss_enggb.pdf