Most people have widescreen TVs now, as all HDTVs are widescreens. Unlike older tube TVs, which had a more square aspect ratio, people are now into a more rectangular image. But Philips 21:9 3D TV makes normal widescreen TV’s look downright square in comparison. 21:9 is a super-wide image format, one that many movies use but not many TV shows or video games have adopted. This means that you would have no black bars at the top or bottom of the screen while viewing a 21:9 video, but you’d have black bars on the sidesof the screen when viewing 16:9 or lesser ratios. Weird!
In addition to being, you know, 3D capable, the 58-inch TV also features Philips Ambilight tech that shines colored lights on the wall behind your TV. Philips will be releasing its new 3DTV this month in the United Kingdom. The Philips 58PFL9955H Cinema 21:9 Platinum 3D TV offers CinemaScope viewing in 3D with active shutter glasses. The set is said to have a contrast ratio of 10 million-to-one and a refresh rate of 400 Hz, with 2,000 LEDs lighting up the 58-inch screen. It comes with a built-in 3D transmitter for the shutter glasses, and includes Internet connectivity and a Web browser aimed at Philips Net TV. The Cinema 21:9 Platinum is reported to be priced at a hefty £3,999 (US$6,442), without the glasses, which cost extra.