Mirror TV: what is it and what functions does this gadget own?
- What implies a notion of Mirror TV?
- Kind of mirror used in this TV line
- What can be seen on the backside of the mirror?
- Must-Known Mirror TV’s technological features before buying it
- Mirror TVs by AVEL
An ordinary mirror transforms into a TV with a screen in the middle. It seems to be really unbelievable! By the way, having full mirror surface looks pretty stylish and cool, especially when there’s no wish to have a TV. Magic Mirror TV is an official name of the described above TV type. It’s becoming more and more popular among such interior components as as living room interior, bathrooms, kitchens, pools etc.
We, being a verified producer with a huge experience, are going to highlight you the most relevant technical features that you’ll definitely find useful. This article will answer all needed questions about the tv mirror, it’s main concepts in an appropriate way and after reading it, the following definitions as Magic Mirrors or Vanishing TVs would be a common thing.
What implies a notion of Mirror TV?
The definition "Mirror TV" means a screen that is located on the semi-transparent mirror backside. But why is it called exactly "Magic Mirror"? This gadget looks like a simple mirror outside in an off-mode and it shows its "magic" in an on-mode. Here’s the answer! Also screen size is presented in diapason from 15 inch to 75 inch. As for the available TV sizes, 2 various kinds are to choose:
- Standard design Mirror TVs (for in/on-wall installation). These TVs are offered as standard-fit 'all-in-one' packages with fixed screen and mirror sizes.
- Custom Mirror TV. Screens are always manufactured "by project" to perfectly fit the customer's interior. The mirror glass is made according to the required size.
Kind of mirror used in this TV line
Without any doubt, only physics instead of magic provides this disappearing function with support. In our TVs unique semi-transparent mirror type is presented, When the screen is off, it reflects some of the incoming light to create a mirror effect, but lets through light from the screen hidden behind the mirror so that the image can be seen when the screen is on. Find out more mechanical details in item 4 below.
What can be seen on the backside of the mirror?
Actually, our product can be used either as a usual TV framed by mirror or as an original interior element. To a consumer TV the following features can be counted: lower price, popular interface and remote control type, nevertheless, some difficulties may have seen further: semi-transparent mirror allows its inner details be visual because it’s not an easy task to make the right size of the frame and mirror back without gaps; also a representer of customer TV possesses rather law brightness, especially in TV with small screen diagonals. Therefore, it’s necessary to make sure that special screen is on the mirror’s backside. It usually has metal heat dissipation case and sealed to the mirror precisely (waterproof grade is common for this type too). Moreover, good image performance is kept through high brightness LCD/LED panels even in daylight.
Must-Known Mirror TV’s technological characteristics before buying it
The mirror transmission rate (T) or reflectance rate (R = 1- T) and brightness of the screen - these terms are of a great importance while choosing a mirror TV. Speaking about transmission and reflectance so result is always some kind of balance since R (reflectance rate) + T (transmission rate) = 1 in other words, the more reflectance we wish for perfect mirror performance in off-screen mode, the less transmission we get for TV performance in ON-mode. In normal conditions variety of transmission rate (T) is between 0,3 and 0,7 corresponding to R rates from 0,7 to 0,3 conversely.
Mirrors tv’s main feature is its screen brightness. Create such a situation in your mind: a regular PC monitor will be attached behind semi-transparent mirror with 0,5 transmission rate. Usual screen brightness is near 200 cd/m2 but it diminishes to 50% when being placed behind the mirror: 200 cd/m2 *0,5 = 100 cd/m2.
The shown rate is too law to watch TV in ambient day light, for that reason our manufacture tries to use the most bright panels providing good Mirror TV performance. To sum up, even if you are now capable of such abbreviations as T or R and also are almost a guru of the screen brightness, it’s highly recommend to test real performance on your own (or by video review) to test and observe real working effect. There could exist one extra confusing moment when T is high – some parts of internal structure (frame of the TV or internal elements) can be easily seen through and a mirror will have an unattractive look when the screen is turned off. In addition, there are some color shift problems occur depending on LCD panel kind so the panel parameters require to be adjusted by factory for gaining the best working effect.
Mirror TVs by AVEL
AVEL team members are aware of a so-called balance and at the current moment diversity among mirror types and LCD/LED panels is being used for each size in order to reach better live performance Along with standard brightness panels, our company offers ultra-high brightness panels for individual projects (or by customer’s request). Panels with 700 / 800 / 1000 cd/m2 one can purchase in 27” – 75” size line. Every premium item must have premium performance that is a trait of Mirror TV. High quality and brand-new technology parts make this performance bright. We guarantee only the best panels throughout the market, so as it has become of the main details of any TV.
