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Philips Introduces Mirror TV

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the tv-tv-on-the-wall dept.

UnknowingFool writes "PCWorld.com is reporting that Philips is introducing mirror TV. It is a combination mirror with LCD monitor that will be rolling out to hotels. The screens will be 1280 x 768 resolution and come in 17, 23, and 30 inch sizes. It reminds me of TV PiP where the main part is the mirror and the smaller part is the monitor. Philips hopes to install it in homes later."

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  1. 7 Years Bad Luck by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    It used to be said that a broken mirror would take 7 years to replace due to cost. Looks like the good old days are back :)

  2. Picture in article by Phroggy · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The picture seems to show the TV part as only the lower 1/3 or so of a larger mirror, with the upper 2/3 being a regular mirror. I think that would be strange - you'd basically have a mirror directly above your TV screen. It would also lessen the appearance of saving space - now it's just a mirror on top of a TV (two things), instead of a single thing that changes from a mirror to a TV. I think they'd have more success with a smaller wide-screen framed mirror/TV so that there would be no mirror while the TV was on.

    Speaking of the TV being on, would you see your reflection during a dark scene in a movie? How would ambient room light affect this?

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  3. Re:And the point is...? by gwernol · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Yes but why *mirror*?? I'd much rather have a screen in the hallway that shows when the Next Bus is coming along (why would I want a mirror in the hallway? That's just creepy), a screen over your wet bar that can show cocktail recipies via the Internet, a screen in your main room that can also be a control panel for your TiVO/MP3 jukebox/digital camera gallery?

    Well its a lot to do with the style you want. For example a lot of Art Deco/Nouveau cocktail bars incorporate a mirror, so if you're going for that look you may want a mirror anyway. Similarly a mirror in the hallway is traditional; people would adjust their hair, makeup and attire after arriving at the house, often while waiting to be shown in. As a result a lot of people who want a traditional style in their house have a mirror in the hallway, even if their guests no longer use it that way.

    If you want your home to follow a particular aesthetic, you'll often have mirrors anyway. This would be a nice additional feature.

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