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Philips’ 2011 TV line-up
Philips has unveiled their 2011 TV line-up at an event in Barcelona. New Cinema 21:9 Gold, 9000, 8000 and 7000 ranges have been unveiled with 3D Max, Easy 3D, Smart TV, Ambilight, USB recording and much more. In this article we give you the full overview of Philips’ 2011 TV line-up.
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Philips has unveiled their new 2011 flat panel TVs and we take a look at the new features. Later in this article you can find specs for each model range and pictures. The prices will be updated into this article soon.
Philips 2011 TVs
Philips has announced a new cheaper TV in the extra wide 21:9 format called Cinema 21:9 Gold. This TV will supplement the Cinema 21:9 Platinum released in 2010. The new Gold edition comes in 50 inches while the Platinum comes in larger formats.
Philips 2011 TVs
The new flagship model is the 9000 range (called 9606K & 9706K) that comes with the most advanced picture technology from Philips. Philips is still using the Perfect Pixel HD engine in 2011 and the Natural Motion picture circuits have been integrated as well to create smooth motion.
Philips 2011 TVs
In 2011 Philips plans to release two different 3D technologies called 3D Max and Easy 3D. The first is an active 3D technology with shutter glasses and the latter is a passive 3D technology that utilizes the cheaper polarized 3D glasses. LG also introduced passive 3D in their Cinema 3D range recently.
By giving uses the choice Philips believes that they have a more versatile 3D product line-up in 2011. As a new feature Philips has also integrated a two player full-screen function. Basically this means that you can play multiplayer games from a PlayStation 3 in full screen (and not in split-screen or top/bottom split-screen). Player 1 will only see his picture in full screen and player two will see an entirely different picture in full screen – on the same TV. Obviously 3D glasses are required and this is only possible in 2D.
Philips 2011 TVs
Philips is also extending their Smart TV features and in 2011 they will focus on four different areas; SimplyShare, Control, Net TV and Program. Basically this means that you have access to a range of on-demand services and that you can add new Apps later on. The Smart TV system also incorporates DLNA and you can control everything with Apple and Android smartphones and tablets.
Philips 2011 TVs
Philips is also introducing USB recording in their 2011 TVs. If you connect an external USB stick or a USB hard drive you can record TV shows onto this device or you can pause live TV streams and return to the show an hour later without having to miss anything.
Ambilight is naturally still a key factor for Philips and most mid-range and high-end models come with Ambilight backlighting that adapts to the pictures on the screen.Philips 2011 TVs
Below is an overview of the new TV ranges from Philips.
The most expensive models are listed first and then the cheaper. Prices will be updated into this article later.Philips Cinema 21:9 Gold
Philips releases a new TV in the extra wide 21:9 aspect ratio called Cinema 21:9 Gold. This is a supplement to the Cinema 21:9 Platinum.
Philips Cinema 21:9 Gold
Philips Cinema 21:9 Gold will be available in 50 inches called 50PFL7956K.
Philips 9000 LED
Philips’ 9000 series is the flagship model in the normal widescreen TV format. It comes with Philips Ambilight, LED local dimming and the most advanced picture systems from Philips
Philips 9606K
Philips 9606K (9706K) will be available in 32, 37, 40, 46 and 52 inches called 32PFL9606K, 37PFL9606K, 40PFL9606K, 46PFL9707K and 52PFL9606K.
Philips 8000 LED
Philips’ 8000 series is the step down from the 9000 series. It still comes with 3D and the Smart TV functionality but not with all the advanced Philips picture circuits.
Philips 8606K
Philips 8606K will be available in 37, 40 and 46 inches called 37PFL8606K, 40PFL8606K and 46PFL8606K.
Philips 7000 LED
Philips 7000 is a mid-range TV with Smart TV and Easy 3D with the cheap polarized 3D glasses
Philips 7606K
Philips 7606K will be available in 32, 37, 42, 47 and 55 inches called 32PFL7606K, 37PFL7606K, 42PFL7606K, 47PFL7606K and 55PFL7606K.
Philips 6000, 5000, 4000 and 3000 ranges
Philips also plans to release cheaper models in the 6000, 5000, 4000 and 3000 ranges. See picture below.
Philips 6000
Philips 5000
Philips 4000
Philips 4000
Overview
Below you see an overview table of the mid-range to high-end models with the most important specs.
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