Explore the world with 10 moves: the new Philips SmoothTouch
The new 23-inch Philips screen with 10-touch points, camera, speakers and microphone perfectly perceives how people interact
9 December, 2013: MMD, the world's leading high-tech display and brand license partner of Philips PC screens, today announced the release of the new 23-inch screen Philips 231C5 SmoothTouch, which combines its flexibility movementof touch with the performance of an office monitor - a combination that clearly resonates with the way people work and play today. The innovative 10-point touch screen offers a natural response to hand movements, while also featuring a camera and microphone to keep users connected with their loved ones. The wide viewing angle IPS LED delivers vivid clarity from any angle, a convenience complemented by the adjustable SmartStand to position the screen at the most suitable angle.
Bright images - great interactive experience
Tab, grab, pinch, rotate, zoom and swipe: users who enjoy the above characteristics touch screen of smartphones and tablets, they no longer need to be deprived of them when using an office screen. True to Philips' promise of delivering innovations that matter, the all-new Philips SmoothTouch display by combining touch motion with the integrated desktop innovates the way people live and work. With the 23-inch touch screen, users can use their computer in a new way.
For a great interactive experience, the screen has 10 touch points -control with 10 fingers - and glass from edge to edge. And since users are likely to use the screen from any angle, the SmoothTouch uses advanced IPS technology for 178 ° viewing angle. Essentially, users can work - and play games - even looking at the screen from the side. IPS technology delivers vivid colors with precision and a strikingly sharp image that enhances the visual experience, both in professional use and in entertainment.
"With more and more people using tablets and smartphones, the way we interact with computers has changed today," says Thomas Schade, Vice-President of MMD.
"The new SmoothTouch screen contributes to a more user-rich experience with technology, allowing people to intuitively participate with their computer using a series of touch gestures. At 23 inches, the screen is spacious enough to work and particularly vibrant to give life to applications. "
Making communication easier than ever
When users connect online with their family and friends, the microphone and the camera make a huge difference in the quality of interactive communication. With a built-in camera that delivers bright clear images, a responsive microphone that ensures clarity in voice and rich, powerful sound output through stereo speakers, the new Philips 231C5 is ready to connect with the world. The monitor can even play HD audio and video directly from a MHL-compatible mobile phone.
Easy experience
By freeing people from the mouse, the SmoothTouch display offers a more ergonomic experience. It also gives users more options when it comes to posture – better for their health. The Philips monitor includes the “SmartStand”: an adjustable stand that can tilt back almost 60 degrees to desktop, placing it at the ideal angle for their hand movements. As for conventional use, it easily returns to an upright position. In terms of connectivity, the display is just as versatile: with SmartConnect that includes HDMI and VGA connections, Display Port, as well as USB 3.0 for rapid data flow and simultaneous charging of a Smartphone.
The Philips 231C5 SmoothTouch screen is available in stores with a suggested retail price of € 499 incl.
Technical specifications - Philips 23-inch SmoothTouch display
