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Philips is able to blur the line between plasma TV and LCD TV with the use of the brand Flat TV across these two products. Philips is also admired because of its share of firsts in the TV industry including its addition to the first group of manufacturers to have introduced plasma technology in the U.S. Learn more about Philips’ portfolio in the home theater market.
The only thing Philips has not ventured is the market for rear projection televisions also called micro-displays. However, the Philips LCD TV is proven to be a huge success. Although, similar branding is infused on both LCD and plasma models, Philips take on the LCD trade was able to pull off positive remarks. It’s surprising to know that even the series designation and exterior styling for both model types are similar.
Under the LCD TV category, Philips take pride of a wide array of screen sizes. The smallest is 32 inches and the widest screen size is 43 inches in diagonal length. The price tags of Philips LCD babies fall between $1,800 and $4,000. One of the most recognizable features of the new LCD TV lineup of Philips is the Ambilight Technology. This said to be the company’s trademark. Unlike other plasma models, Philips Ambilight Technology features two fluorescent lights installed on both sides of the TV’s back panel. This was designed to bounce off light. The results are stunning. The color settings can imitate the actual color content of the images.
Fans of sports TV shows will most likely love this new Ambilight Technology. It gets you the real feel of being on the actual event. Reviewers however find this technology in its infancy stage. Although for the general consumers, it’s already a technological marvel.
The Philips 32PF5320 boasts of a 32 inch screen size with a resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels. If you need to view digital cable or HDTV signals you will have to install an additional ATSC tuner or a separate cable card slot. Connectivity features include VGA PC input, video component input and HDMI.
Another Philips LCD pride is the Philips 42PF9830A. With a 42 inch screen size you are literally bringing the theatre into your home. It is said to be Philips flag carrier for its flat panel LCD models. This new baby is sugar coated with the Ambilight 2 Technology for more color viewing pleasure. It also comes with a make-sense swivel stand. Connectivity is enhanced with two video-component inputs, a pair of USB inputs, a couple of HDMI inputs, plus, ATSC tuner, TV guide, digital cable ready feature and a native resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels.
The Philips plasma TV series, also called FLAT TVs, are best remembered for its commercials spots that feature beach bums and a plasma TV over the bed’s head board. Philips offers a wide selection of plasma units as of 2005 and their products are hailed as one of the most inexpensive plasma products in the market that offer HDMI connectivity. Philips’ plasmas can cost between $2,700 and $5,300. Price tags are subject to vary from region to region. The smallest in the series has a screen size of 42 inches and the largest is 50.
Philip’s trademark technology Ambilight and Ambilight 2 are still seen in these new babies. Only the entry level unit PF7320A however does not have the Ambilight feature. This series takes pride of a picture-perfect resolution of 1027 by 768 pixels. Connectivity is enhanced with a pair of HDMI, 2 component-video and 1 USB port. The 50 inch brother 50PF9830A features only little upgrades compared to its younger siblings with the exception however of the Ambilight 2 Technology.
Philips TV continues to find ways to improve picture quality and better viewing pleasures for home theater enthusiasts. Although lagging behind other major rivals in terms of rear projection TV, Philips being the only Dutch TV maker to make it big, has earned a good reputation. Consumers will expect improvements with their LCD and plasma models in a few months.