Philips unveils dual-sided display screen
▼ Summary
– Philips 24B2D5300 Business Monitor features back-to-back 23.8-inch LCD screens, a novel design for sharing displays with someone opposite.
– The dual-sided design aids scenarios like a car salesperson showing options or a doctor consulting a patient, with potential co-working uses.
– The monitor launches next month in parts of Europe for £359.99 (around $484), with no wider release announced yet.
– It has two USB-C and two HDMI ports on its swiveling base, and can mirror one computer or extend displays for public and private content.
– The monitor cannot mount to an articulated arm, but its base swivels 180 degrees to easily check the other side.
The Philips 24B2D5300 Business Monitor may not win any awards for its name, but its design breaks new ground with a feature I’ve never encountered on a display before: a screen on both sides. This dual-sided setup is tailored for professionals who frequently angle their monitor so two people can view it simultaneously. Think of a car salesperson walking a buyer through configuration options, or a doctor consulting with a patient across the desk. There are also promising possibilities for co-working environments where shared viewing is essential.
Starting next month, the monitor will launch in select European markets at a price of £359.99 (approximately $484), as reported by Digital Camera World. It is already listed on Philips’ UK and Ireland websites, though a wider global release has not yet been confirmed.
The monitor features two back-to-back 23.8-inch LCD panels, each offering a resolution of 1920 x 1080 at a 120 Hz refresh rate. Connectivity options include a pair of USB-C ports with power delivery and two HDMI ports, all located on the side of the swiveling base. In typical use, the monitor connects to a single computer, mirroring the same content on both sides. However, it can also function as two extended displays, with one side showing public-facing information and the other reserved for private details. Repositioning the monitor could be a challenge since it lacks support for an articulated arm mount. But its base does swivel a full 180 degrees, making it easy to spin the screen around and quickly verify what’s showing on the opposite side.
(Source: The Verge)
