Designing Women . . . Sort Of
“A TV designed by women, for women.”
While that isn’t exactly what Philips said at their CES press conference today, it might as well have been.
The new form factor is from Philips’ design collection and it’s meant to stand out in a “sea of sameness” on the retail sales floor.
Believe me, there’s absolutely no worry that this set won’t stand out. It’s a clear departure from traditional HDTVs which, these days, come in high-gloss black from nearly every manufacturer in the known world. Visually, the set resembles the world’s largest Mac, and only needs a wireless keyboard, side-loading DVD-Rom drive and Leopard OS to complete the illusion.
Other than the TV being less than macho looking, my worry is that the whitish bezel will affect perceived contrast. Only time — and a full review (hint, hint) — will tell.
—John Sciacca
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