Bring the sights and sounds of the holidays to life with Philips Plasma HDTV monitor widescreen FlatTVs

Make your television the centerpiece of your home this holiday season with a Philips Electronics plasma monitor FlatTV™ HDTV. Displayed today at the 2003 CE Line Show/Holidays in June event, Philips FlatTVs offer consumers an unparalleled holiday viewing experience with 32-, 37-, 42- and 50-inch models. Philips’ plasma sets are now available with the new e-box (FTR9965), which features its proprietary Pixel Plus™ technology. This technology creates a picture with high definition-like characteristics from any analog source, enabling consumers to enjoy the benefits of near HDTV picture quality today, and be ready for HDTV programming as it becomes available.

"At Philips, we know that consumers looking for a plasma television want a set that will improve their existing home entertainment experience, their home décor and their lifestyle. We have designed our line of FlatTV monitors to provide the perfect FlatTV solution,” said Des Power, general manager, television, Philips Consumer Electronics, North America. “Our stylish sets feature a thin profile that can easily be hung on a wall like a piece of art. Even without high definition programming, the addition of Pixel Plus technology provides consumers with the HDTV-like picture characteristics from any source. Instead of hanging tinsel, consumers can hang a 42-inch plasma by the tree this year and enjoy the holidays in a whole new way."

Plasma and Pixel Plus Technology: Offering Consumers The Latest In Television Viewing

Philips offers consumers the latest in plasma FlatTV technology with models ranging from 32- to 50-inches. Less than four inches deep with a 160-degree viewing angle and an anti-reflective screen, these plasma televisions turn a typical image into a piece of art. Philips’ new 37-inch plasma FlatTV systems round out the award-winning lineup that includes the 32-, 42- and 50-inch plasma models. The 37PF9954 features a display with 1024 x 1024 resolution resulting in a sharp, dynamic picture. It will be available in late 2003 and have a suggested retail price of $5,999.

The 42FD9934 and 50FD9955 plasma HDTV monitors incorporate plasma technology with HD-component inputs and have an HD display with 1024 x 1024 and 768 x 1365 resolution, respectively. Sporting a sophisticated speakerless design, the 42- and 50-inch plasma sets feature a flat, slim and wide design that can be mounted on a wall or placed upright using the optional arched tabletop stand. Currently available, the 42FD9934 and 50FD9955 have a suggested retail price of $5,999 and $11,999, respectively.

Capable of producing more than 16 million colors, Philips also offers additional plasma FlatTVs: the 32FD9954 and 42FD9954. Featuring an integrated sound system and a high-resolution screen viewable from nearly any angle and under almost any lighting, these FlatTV systems provide a unique entertainment solution anywhere in the home. The 42-inch models display at 1024 x 1024 resolution and the 32-inch offers 1024 x 852 resolution. The 32FD9954 and 42FD9954 are currently available and have a suggested retail price of $4,499 and $5,999, respectively.

When combined with the electronic box (e-box) the FTR9965, the plasmas feature picture improvement enhancements such as Pixel Plus, Digital Natural Motion, Digital Crystal Clear and Active Control technology as well as 3D Y/C digital comb filter.
The Philips e-box, the size of a typical component box, provides tuning functionality, superior video processing, video inputs and other features. By connecting the e-box, consumers can utilize the monitor's double window, two-tuner PIP to view two images simultaneously on a split screen. Philips’ e-box also eliminates the "spaghetti wire" syndrome, with all video connections routed through the e-box, which can be placed inconspicuously in the room with only a single wire running to the display. The FTR9965 e-box is available this summer with a suggested retail price of $1,299.