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Philips' light fantastic

By Philip Wong


Unique Ambilight instead of the gimmicky number game.
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Some consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers focus on size and figures, while others jam-pack their new releases with fancy features which barely hit the mark at times. In these respects, Philips tries to be true to its mission--that is to improve the quality of people's live through timely introduction of meaningful technological innovations.

The company walks the talks by embracing three key propositions: Designed around the user; easy to experience; and advanced. These are also encapsulated in its brand promise of sense and simplicity, as evident in the design of its vast portfolio of products.

Results of these promises speak volumes with a strong 53 percent CE-related sales in its European homeground and a respectable 40 percent share in the traditionally Japanese-dominated Asia and US markets. Out of these figures, an overwhelming 56 percent of its CE businesses originate from the connected display portfolio, while its home entertainment networks counterpart occupies second spot at 29 percent.

With a sizable commitment to the CE market, it is no surprise the Dutch company has it sights set on the development of this fast-growing segment. In particular, the relevance of its flat TV business and HDTV broadcast. Its sponsorship of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, to be screened in High Definition (HD) and Dolby Digital surround sound, is matched with a revised lineup of flat TVs which are 90 percent HD-ready, from 17 to 42 inches in size.


Philips wants to facilitate a deeper access to the emotion, passion and excitement of the '06 FIFA World Cup.
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The Bruges facility houses its 250 employee-strong development team.
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Philips is tightlipped about its ongoing research and development of future key drivers for its CE products. However, journalists present at its Bruges facilities recently were shown teasers on potential ventures such as 3D imagery, cable management and user viewing experience. It is also worth noting that the concept of an invisible setup was raised to fill the void of an ultimate home entertainment system though it stops short of the implementation.


 

 

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