At IFA 2013, Philips has unveiled its new 65-inch and 84-inch 9000 series TVs. The TVs are also the first from Philips with Ultra HD resolution.
Philips unveils new 9000 series with Ultra HD
We already knew pretty much everything about the 9000 series, but today at IFA Philips has made the 9000 range official. It comes in two sizes, 65 and 84”, with 3840x2160 pixels resolution and a slim, elegant design. The 65” has a 27W sound system, and the 84” has a more capable 90W system.
Philips’ new 9000 Ultra HD TV
The 9000 TVs will include Philips’ signature feature Ambilight. Both come with three-sided Ambilight and can also enter the Hue+Ambilight living room system. The Ultra HD panels are driven by Philips’ Ultra Pixel HD Engine that also takes care of upscaling. A Micro Dimming Pro algorithm aims to increase contrast in images, and also reacts to your viewing environments with the help of a small ambient sensor in the frame of the TV. In addition to that Philips boasts a 900 Hz PMR system, and Easy 3D (Philips’ name for passive 3D). The TVs have 5 HDMI ports, but no words from Philips regarding HDMI 2.0.
Philips’ new 9000 Ultra HD TV
Philips has integrated its Smart TV platform with new a so-called “Cloud TV” that will stream "hundreds of internet channels" to Philips' Smart TVs. The platform offers TV apps such as Netflix and YouTube, as well as games. The remote has a full keyboard on the rear side, but the TVs can also be controlled with a smartphone via the MyRemote app for iOS and Android. Lastely, Philips mentions Miracast, WiFi Smart Screen and Multi-room streaming support.
Philips’ new 9000 Ultra HD TV
Philips’ Ultra HD TVs will be available in Europe soon. The suggested price for the 65PFL9708 is 4,999 Euro and the 84PFL9708 will sell for 14,999 Euro.