Philips introduced a suite of new electronics at the IFA 2008 consumer electronics show headlined by a new extremely thin HDTV thus far known only as the Essence. At less than 1.5 inches thick, the Essence features a 120Hz 42-inch LCD display with a response time of 2 milliseconds.The CinemaOne is meant for use in rooms other than the living room, such as bedrooms and offices, however. A single HDMI connection supplies the audio and video signals to a connected TV, and the CinemaOne system itself includes four speakers and an integrated 4-inch subwoofer into the main unit itself.

Media is delivered via the integrated DVD / CD player, with an iPod dock, USB port and 3.5mm stereo jack acting as auxiliary source connections. Despite the lack of a Blu-ray drive, the CinemaOne will upscale standard DVDs to HD resolution. Supported media formats include DiVX, MPEG, WMV, PCM, WMA and MP3 files.

While official pricing or release information has not been announced for either new product, it is expected the CinemaOne will launch in France and Germany before the end of the year, with a UK release slated for January of 2009.

With Digital quality content, Electronic Programme Guide, experience the effect of digital TV picture viewing along with Pixel plus HD lucidity. Also being a Green Product, certified by external auditors that give the guarantee that this Philips Plasma Screen is much more efficient than the similar ones in the market, the Philips 42PFP5532D/05 Plasma TV is a real elegance from the house of Philips.

The top features include the following:

High definition display

The wide screen plasma display gives a resolution of up to 1024 x 768p, thus producing excellent flicker-free images. Also the progressive scan features with wonderful colour tones and brilliant brightness give a splendid texture of pictures and images produced! In addition to this, the TV is also HDTV ready, which means that High Definition signals are receivable and also is prepared for blu -ray DVD, HDTV broadcast, HDVD etc. The aspect ratio is 16:9, with a dynamic contrast ratio of 15000:1 and brightness peak of 1500cd/m². The viewing angle, both horizontal and vertical, is 160 degree, with a WXGA Plasma panel. The screen also has an anti-ageing circuit as an enhancement. The response time comes to a fantastic less than 3ms time.

Audio features

The TV has a 7 band equalizer, with 2 x 10W built-in speakers and speakers using Nicam stereo. The sound enhancement is of 3 types, namely auto, incredible sound and Dynamic. The Incredible Sound enhancement is a unique technology from Philips in which the TV creates a virtual distance between the speakers and thus creates an impression that the sound is surrounding the TV and is coming from all the ends! With this feature, additional speakers are not required, as the 2 in-built speakers create the effect of surround sound, with this unbelievable feature.

Other convenience features

Features such as child lock + Parental control, sleep timer, Automatic channel install, Smart Picture and Sound control, PIP options, Teletext with 1000 memory pages etc are available. There are 100 preset channels and connectivity options for 2 HDMI, 2 Scart and headphone jack are given. The power consumption comes up to 250W and the accessories that come with the TV are a table top stand, remote control, power cord, guide etc.

Look

The TV comes in a black glossy frame with the total weight of the TV coming up to 31.5kg. This TV is compatible to be either kept as table top or mounted on a wall. The look of the TV is very elegant with a sleek and chic look that saves space and fits in anywhere conveniently!

Overall

The Philips 42PFP5532D/05 Plasma TV is definitely a god buy, with many state-of -the -art features comprised in it. The resolution, however, could have been made equivalent to 1080i, considering the screen size being a massive 42”, nevertheless, this TV definitely makes a very good pick!
 

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Philips USA on Tuesday refreshed its home theater lineup with a set of new HDTVs as well as a Blu-ray movie reader to match. The 7003 series acts as the flagship with a new, rounded design the HDTV maker says is less imposing than typically squared-off models; it also allows the company to tuck the speakers away from view while still producing better low-end response.

Each of the three TV sets in the line also has four HDMI inputs with CEC support for automatic input switching. The 42TA648BX, 42PFL3603, and 42PFL5603 are priced at $1,699, $1,999, and $2,699; all but the 5603 are available today, while the top model ships next month.

The 5003 series shares much of the same cosmetic detail and improved sound but scale back to the equally new but more modest Pixel Plus 3 HD image engine on most models as well as 60Hz panels. Versions scale from a basic 32-inch model at $799 (the 32PFL5403) through 42-, 47-, and 52-inch 5603-series models at prices of $1,799, $2,099, and $2,899. All four should already be in shops.

Philips is lastly adding the BDP7200, the company’s second-generation Blu-ray reader and its first to support Blu-ray Profile 1.1’s picture-in-picture commentary feature. The 7200 includes a CEC-aware HDMI connection and 1080p upscaling for regular DVDs. Philips puts the player at the low end of going costs for Blu-ray drives with a $399 price and notes that it should be available today.

Philips promises an exciting, entertaining and engaging 3D experience with the introduction of a 52-inch 3D Display at InfoComm 2008 (June 18-20). The 52-inch 3D display, that immediately grabs the attention of the viewer in media-rich environments and creates ultimate 3D stop and holding power, is well positioned for professional use in the digital signage, pro-AV, and entertainment applications. Thanks to the WOWvx technology used in Philips 3D Displays, no special viewing glasses are needed.

 Jos Swillens, CEO of Philips 3D Solutions: “With our new 52-inch 3D display in the portfolio, we can offer the pro-AV and digital signage market an even higher degree of immersion and a more exciting 3D viewing experience. Our broad range of 3D display product – in combination with our full range of content creation tools and our licensing program – makes us a true end-to-end 3D system solution provider”.

The 52-inch auto-stereoscopic 3D Display is based on a full HD (1920×1080) LCD panel, offering full brightness (700 cd/m2), full contrast (2000:1) and a response time of 8 ms. The WOWvx technology uses the 2D-plus-Depth format including Declipse, which gives additional occlusion information for a real 3D ‘look around’ effect. The 52-inch 3D Display will be commercially available from Q4 2008 onwards

Philips today introduced several new home and personal audio products, also a new line of LCD TVs. Pairing up with RealNetworks, the company’s new Streamium NP1100 relies on the 4.5 million track collection offered by Real’s Rhapsody network, as well as internet radio, and PC music libraries to bring audio to the home environment. The device uses a black and white display to show track information, and has a built-in WiFi receiver to connect with users’ home wireless networks. Philips expects to ship the NP1100 in May for $150. Accompanying the home player system are the GoGear portable music players ($110 - $200), which will also draw from RealNetworks’ Rhapsody service. Available in eight configurations, which come in 4GB and 8GB sizes, along with different sized screens, two of the variants will also include Bluetooth connectivity. Shipping times of the various models range from today to the second quarter of 2008.

The FlatTV 7000 series ($1700 - $2800) LCDs range from 19- to 52-inches diagonally, and feature a 120Hz refresh rate to improve image quality. Speaker grills are absent from the front of the units, instead opting for rear-firing drivers that use an acrylic flare to bounce the sound forward; in addition, a wOOx subwoofer enhances bass.

HD Digital Natural Motion technology cleans up digital artifacts resident in the video, and some of the models feature LED Ambilight, which adjusts lighting behind the TV to provide better ambient light for viewing. Phillips includes a setup assistant to help with tasks such as screen calibration, while four HDMI inputs are available to connect devices. The FlatTV 7000 series will ship between March and May.