Philips is also a global leader in the general
electronics market, with a vast product portfolio ranging from color
television sets and one-chip TV products to medical systems.
Philips HDTV systems are comparably priced to similar offerings from
leading manufacturers.
Maybe not of the same ranking as the Sony in terms of
features and reliability - in particular set-up menus on some of the Philips
HDTV RPTV sets seem to lack that intuitive touch found on some of to-days rear
projection TV systems.
Otherwise, Philips HDTV rear
projection systems offer a good level of performance and picture quality.
Our pick for
present top-selling Philips HDTV rear projection sets cover two widescreen
HD-ready models of similar specifications; these are the:
Philips HDTV
Rear Projection Systems
Main Product
features
The selected Philips rear projection HDTV models are capable
of producing a full 1080i signal via optional digital set top box. Display
Format Conversion ensures that you see the image the way you want it – no
matter what the source.
The Philips HD Optics system includes micro phosphor
CRTs, hybrid projection lenses, first surface mirrors, fine pitched lenticular screens and Philips Wideband Video amplifier. Connectivity is good
with the available AV terminals.
Features
highlights:
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High-definition
display - 1080i/480p
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Philips
High definition optics
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Auto
IntelliSense Focus: an interesting feature designed to automatically adjust
the picture convergence at the push of a button; it responds to the natural
and man-made magnetic field conditions where the TV is located to
ensure the best possible picture.
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HD,
DVI and Components inputs: In particular, the HD connection offers color
purity, crisp color detail and reduced color noise.
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Active
Control - which continuously monitors all incoming signals to provide the
best picture quality.
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Eye
fidelity - with selective, progressive, or interlaced scan, for a most
appropriate picture scanning technique in accordance to the type of
picture or event being displayed.
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Automatic
phosphor aging compensation to help prevent screen burn left by non-moving
images.
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Multi-point
digital convergence - a 35-point based process for a flawless convergence of
the red, green and blue projection tubes.
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Protective
screen filter to prevent accidental damage to the delicate front lenticular
screen.
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3-D
Y/C digital comb filter
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Virtual Dolby surround
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Double-window,
two tuner picture-in-picture
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OS
display
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Slim
design
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Home-cinema
universal remote with backlighting
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Philips 55PW9363 55" Widescreen HD-Ready TV |
- List Price: $2100
- Audio output: 2 x 10WRMS
- Dimensions: 25.6" (D) x
52.6" (W) x 57" (H)
- Power supply: AC 110+/- 10%, 60 Hz
- Power consumption: 180watts (less than 1 watt in standby)
- Item Weight: 190lb
- Warranty on Parts and labor: 12 Months
with limited warranty on CRT parts for two years and 30days free service on
the projection TV screen.
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Philips 60PW9383 60" Widescreen HD-Ready TV |
- List Price:
$2600
- Audio output: 2 x 15WRMS
- Dimensions: 27" (D) x
56.7" (W) x 59.4" (H)
- Power supply: AC 110+/- 10%, 60 Hz
- Power consumption: 180 watts (less than 1 watt in standby)
- Item Weight: 210lb
- Warranty on Parts and labor: 12 Months
with limited warranty on CRT parts for two years and 30days free service on
the projection TV screen.
The 60PW9383 is an upgraded
version in terms of image size of the slightly smaller Philips 55PW9368, and
with almost identical specs.
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Please note: These products
were originally reviewed by Practical-Home-Theater-Guide.COM in 2004. These
Philips rear projection HDTV systems have now been discontinued and
superseded by other models within the range of Philips Televisions.
For the full range of
Philips HDTV systems presently available online, please check out the
following link:
Philips HDTV Systems
