First Take
Philips is injecting a new lease of life to its unique Ambilight system in its latest Aurea range of TV panels. Earlier this year, the company switched to LED in a bid to improve color reproduction and lower power consumption. Now it's pushing the envelope one step further with a new revamped platform. Built upon the same environment-friendly LEDs, the Spectra iteration employs a semi-translucent front bezel which also doubles as a light-emitting canvas. This simple-yet-innovative solution has resulted in a sleeker form factor and refreshing design for its last flat-panel entry this year. ...
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Average User Rating
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9.5
out of 10User Reviews
A must for all living rooms
Jun 4, 2008Rating: 9 out of 10 (Spectacular)
Pros: Unique ambilight technology, sharp pictures, wonderful sound system
Cons: Best to attach it on a black (or dark) wall
Opinion:
Having bought this at a bargain price (S$3999), I was delighted to own a very unique TV with an excellent picture and sound system. The ambilight technology is amazing, transforming a dull picture to something vibrant and exciting to watch. Get it while it's still around as I heard (correct me if i am wrong) that Philips will not continue the Ambilight technology...which is a pity if that is true.
nice design with full ambilight
Dec 3, 2007Rating: 10 out of 10 (Perfect)
Pros: clear and amazing technology
Cons: too expensive
Opinion:
if only the price will drop, i'll buy without consideration..1st and only tv that come with this type of amazing technology..
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