The Philips Xperion 6000 Slim scoops Auto Express mega-test on workshop lighting, with Xperion 6000 UV Pillar being awarded Recommended status.

The UK’s most respected testing forum for automotive products, Auto Express, has assessed two of the latest Philips Xperion 6000 workshop lights and found them to be the pick of the bunch in its annual mega test. Winning the test with a superb five-star rating, was the Philips Xperion 6000 Slim, while its larger sibling, the range-topping Xperion 6000 UV Pillar, also secured a coveted Recommended Buy award.

The Best Buy, Philips Xperion 6000 Slim, was described as “A great package” – scoring near the top in every aspect of the test, from its substantial feel through its lighting performance to its run-time length and its value for money.

The Xperion 6000 Slim features a wide 100° beam angle from its long slim lighting unit which rotates through 270°, allowing the operator almost unlimited vision, through even the narrowest of gaps. The 6000 Slim has three different outputs – like the other lights in the range – and in the case of the Slim it ranges from 100-500 lm, yet it still offers a long operating time of up to 9 hours – depending on the levels of light required. With two different magnets – one on the base and one on the rear – and a useful torch in the tip, but still light and easy to use, with its folding light blade, and an SRP of £49.99, the lamp is a brilliant all rounder.

Xperion 6000 SLIM

Auto Express also heaped praise on the Philips Xperion 6000 UV Pillar, citing the performance of its 500-lumen light, its colour matching ability, its battery life and its advanced battery display as being amongst its premium features and its worthiness for Recommended Buy status.

The Philips Xperion 6000 UV Pillar, is packed full of features – a multi-purpose work light with several powerful light sources. It has a premium LED movable main light, with three different outputs ranging from 100-500 lumen(lm) and a wide 100° beam angle; a high Colour Rendering Index (CRI) light and a unique UV light which allows leak detection. The 6000 UV Pillar has a long-lasting battery and allows the user to locate it with the “Find My Device” function, which comes as standard (the same function is also available as an option on the Best Buy – wining 6000 Slim).

Both award winning Xperion workshop lights can be charged wireless via a docking station that can be purchased as an additional accessory.

“The Philips Xperion 6000 range employs some innovative thinking for workshop inspection lamps and its great to see this cutting-edge technology proving itself in the UK’s most respected test,” explains Richard Armstrong, Business Development Manager Automotive –UK & Eire for Lumileds, who manufacture and bring Philips Automotive products to the market, globally. “In an extremely competitive sector, having the products recognised as stand-out purchases so soon after their launch, should make both professional and serious home-users sit up and take notice.” 

The ranges of Philips Workshop lamps offer a wide variety of lighting solutions for Professional and home – workshop applications. From the EcoPro selection through the hybrid CBH52 under bonnet lamp and Penlight Colour+, to the new award-winning Xperion 6000 models, Philips workshop lamps offer the right product for the job.

Further details : www.philipsautomotive.com

·       Further details                          : LED work lights | Philips Automotive

·       Video Xperion 6000 Slim           : https://youtu.be/yqzXt6sNjDo

·       Video Xperion 6000 UV Pillar    : https://youtu.be/PZI5Ru7B5RQ

PHILIPS Projection updates the NeoPix Collection with 3 new LCD projectors

Philips Projection is launching 3 new NeoPix home projectors. After the success of the NeoPix Collection last year, Philips Projection is upgrading the NeoPix Easy, Prime and Ultra with the Easy 2+, Prime 2 and Ultra 2.

“This year, we have decided to push the limits even further by bringing the PicoPix Collection’s premium features to our NeoPix collection. Our customers can now enjoy our smart Philips OS with pre-loaded apps, Wi-Fi Dual Band for maximum speed, Bluetooth, a new light engine delivering better color and contrast, upgraded resolution up to True Full HD and a brand-new AirMote control for a super easy navigation.”

The NeoPix Prime 2 and Ultra 2 get smart image correction, including a 4-corner correction to place it wherever you want in the room, digital zoom, and projector settings appearing on the top of every content. The Philips OS will constantly evolve, adding brand new features and extra apps via Wi-Fi.

The Prime 2 gets the Philips OS with built-in apps, new speakers and fan, and an updated AirMote for the same price as the 2019 Prime. The Ultra 2 gets smaller, smarter and projects True Full HD 1080p images for only 329USD/EUROS.

The Easy 2+ stays our most affordable projector and gets double brightness with 720p resolution compared to the first iteration.

NeoPix Easy2+

Enjoy a comfortable True HD 720p image and project all your content up to 65” thanks to the wide range of connectivity (HDMI, USB, MicroSD). Just connect your USB stick or hard drive to play movies, images, and even music with the built-in multimedia player. The NeoPix Easy 2+ uses advanced electronic keystone correction technology resulting in a 16:9 image, even at an angle or in variable environments. The stereo speakers will ensure you have sound wherever you are, and with the 3.5mm audio jack you can plug in your external speakers for louder sound.

 

The NeoPix Easy2+ will be priced at 149USD/EUROS and is available this month.

NeoPix Prime 2 and Ultra 2

Comfy movie nights or gaming in your bedroom in 720p HD (Prime 2) and True Full HD with the Ultra 2! These projectors deliver convenient entertainment in nearly any room, with a lamp free light engine optimized to last more than 30,000 hours. The built-in smart Philips OS and Dual Band Wi-Fi connectivity lets you stream and binge from your favorite content providers like YouTube (more apps will be pushed via FOTA) or play videos, pictures and music directly from USB Sticks. You can also stream multimedia content from your mobile devices via Wi-Fi screen mirroring. The keystone, 4 corner correction and digital zoom corrections help eliminate crooked and distorted images for a perfectly proportioned picture even when the device is not straight in front of the wall, so place it wherever you wish!

The NeoPix Prime 2 will be priced at 199USD/EUROS and the NeoPix Ultra 2 at 329USD/EUROS. Both projectors are available this month.

PHILIPS Projection introduces 2 new PicoPix projectors. #Philips #Projectors #Tech

After launching last year, the PicoPix Max, the world’s most powerful and portable pico- projector on the market, the Collection will be extended with truly innovative devices for everyday use. “When we approach products for indoor and outdoor use, we focus on 4 key elements: ease of use from the initial setup to everyday use, minimal fan noise, a great image and perfect sound for an immersive experience.”

“Our engineers totally reworked the UI from scratch, delivering a truly simple experience. The fan speed is now controlled by a special algorithm made to optimize the speed, reduce the noise by 20% and protect the projector’s core components. The image and sound have been fine-tuned by cinema professionals and acoustic engineers to deliver an immersive experience in a small and pocket friendly design. With the Philips PicoPix Collection, our customers will enjoy the smallest devices with the most powerful engines ever made. PicoPix are the greatest and smartest companions to bring everywhere”.

With the new PicoPix Collection, Philips Projection brings streaming and gaming addicts a true portable solution to watch and play everywhere.

PicoPix Micro

The current PicoPix Micro comes with 3 new fresh colors: Poppy Red, Winter Blue and Deep Black. Pocket friendly, 480p, mini HDMI, built-in 3h battery and speaker.

Size: 76 x 74 x 34 mm 2.99 x 2.91 x 1.34 inches for 215 g / 0.47lb

The PicoPix Micro is priced at 199USD and available now.

PicoPix Micro 2

Successor of the PicoPix Micro, the PicoPix Micro 2 is brighter, with stereo speakers and offers a longer battery time. With 480p resolution and a weight of only 600g, the PicoPix Micro 2 is the ideal tiny pocket companion to share content thanks to its USB type C video and HDMI ports. The built-in 2x3W speakers offer superior stereo sound in both directions and the built-in powerful 12,000 mAh battery can last up to 3hours!

Size: 138 x 110.5 x 51 mm / 5.43 x4.35 x 2 inches for 600 g / 1.32lb.

The PicoPix Micro 2 will be priced at 299USD and available in November.

PicoPix Max One

As PicoPix Max’s little brother, the new PicoPix Max One displays movies and more in true Full HD 1080p high definition sharpness. Thanks to the TI DLP and 4 channel LED, picture and colors remain lifelike and text stays crystal clear. The massive built-in 5h battery gives you the time you need to binge watch your TV shows in the bedroom, finish them in the living room and even move them to the kitchen or outdoors for a family gathering. With its electric focus, digital zoom, auto-keystone and 4 corner correction, you can quickly enjoy a clear and perfect video wherever you project. The USB Type-C video port delivers data, audio and video and allows you to connect your laptops (Mac and Windows Ready), smartphones or tablets. Rated to last 30,000 hours, the PicoPix Max One light source will display an amazing, vivid picture for years to come.

Size: 134 x 136 x 47 mm / 5.28 x 5.35 x 1.85 inch for 850g/1.87lbs

The PicoPix Max One will be priced at 529USD and available in November.

Philips has developed a supermarket navigation system. #Tech #Shopping #SatNav #Philips

Philips has developed a new navigation system for supermarkets and it might not be too long before we see it here.A good idea which of course works via an app and LED lights. This app would work well in some chain stores here as they are always moving things around and when popping in looking for a few items sometimes can be annoying.

The system, developed by Philips, uses the supermarket’s light fixtures to form an indoor positioning grid. Each LED fixture emits a unique code through light that is invisible to the human eye but is detected by the camera on a smartphone.

This then triggers an app which shows the customer exactly where they are in the store, guides them to items on their shopping list and provides information relevant to their location such as details of special offers, new products and recipe ideas.

Philips claims that, as well as making supermarkets easier to navigate, the LED system can cut electricity consumption by 50 per cent compared to conventional store lighting, driving down running costs and making buildings greener.

“Our connected lighting system has the potential to transform shopping into a more interactive and personalised experience,” said Gerben van der Lugt, head of LED-based indoor positioning at Philips Lighting.

One of the advantages of a light-based navigation system is that retailers do not have to invest in additional infrastructure to house, power and support location beacons for indoor positioning. It is also more accurate, according to Mr Van der Lugt.

“Radio frequency-based positioning technologies like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth triangulation deliver accuracies of two to five metres and require installation of additional hardware. Philips’ connected lighting system with indoor positioning technology is sub-metre accurate and simply uses the existing lighting infrastructure,” he said.

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