Philips Announces Award Winning and Innovative 2002 Lineup

Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Philips Consumer Electronics announced its new lineup of cutting-edge, lifestyle-driven products designed to change the way consumers see and hear their world. Visitors to the show will be able to experience these innovations first-hand at the Philips booth (#626) in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The product categories being showcased by Philips include a wide range of inventive products designed with the consumer in mind. The full line includes Philips revolutionary Pixel Plus technology that creates high definition-like picture characteristics, plasma and LCD FlatTV(TM) televisions, DVD-Recorders, Internet Audio and MP3-CD systems. As a testament to Philips' commitment to a long history of innovation and industry "firsts," many of its new products were recognized for Innovations 2002 awards -- 12 in total.

"We are extremely proud to showcase our award-winning product lines at CES this year. Our 2002 products are imaginative, clever and stylishly designed and demonstrate our continued leadership in display, storage and connectivity," said Larry Blanford, CEO, Philips Consumer Electronics, North America. "Our new products are intended to enhance the consumers' entertainment experience and fit seamlessly into their lives. Our Pixel Plus technology is redefining the viewing experience, and we are now offering digital widescreen with more affordable pricing. The Photo eXpanium and DVD- Recorders are revolutionizing the way consumers see the future of family entertainment."

Innovations 2002 Award Winners
Philips' new product line already has been recognized with 12 Innovation Awards for CES 2002. Recognizing the best-designed and best-engineered consumer electronics products, the Innovations Awards are given out by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). Philips' award-winning products include: DVDR1000 DVD-Recorder, Photo-eXpanium(TM) eXp601 Portable TV Photo Viewer/MP3- CD player, Streamium MC-i200, AZ1155 MP3-CD Soundmachine, AZ4000 MP3-CD Soundmachine, LX8000SA DVD-Video/SACD Surround-Sound System, AJ3260 Clock Radio, Pronto Neo TSU500 Universal Remote, 32DV60S 32-Inch Real Flat(TM) TV with Integrated DVD-Video Player, 32FD9954 32-Inch Plasma FlatTV(TM) system, DesignLine 30-inch Digital Widescreen Television and 150P LCD monitor series.

DVDR985 DVD-Recorder
With the touch of a button, the DVDR985 escorts the future of DVD recording into the present. Personalized DVD recording changes the way you see daily life with friends and family -- from birthday celebrations to holidays, to vacations, even weddings -- and it captures favorite moments on TV as well. Based on DVD+RW technology, the DVDR985 is compatible with most existing and future DVD-Video and DVD-ROM equipment. DVD+RW discs can be played immediately after recording -- no finalization or waiting time required, whereas other formats take minutes to finalize after processing.

The DVDR985 is simple to use for virtually any consumer. And with the sophisticated DCDi(TM) chip by Faroudja, the DVDR985 delivers state-of-the-art picture performance. Philips DVD-recorders not only record, they also offer convenient editing features that allow users to do linear editing directly on the recorder, utilizing the TV as a display.

Pixel Plus Technology
The first company to offer Pixel Plus technology, Philips developed a next-generation, image-enhancement system, which creates high-definition-like picture characteristic from any input source. Featured in the new Philips Matchline 30- and 34-inch digital widescreen HD monitors -- the 30 PW9818 and 34PW9818 -- Pixel Plus is revolutionizing the viewing experience by offering consumers the latest technology available, allowing for a crisp and clear, natural-looking image and a highly visible improvement in resolution.

FlatTV Options: Plasma and LCD
Designed to fit perfectly into most any living environment, FlatTV(TM) monitors are changing the way you see television. Less than four inches thick and famous for their unique, "painting-like" design, the FlatTV comes in 15-, 20-, 32- and 42-inch models. The two smaller sets are the new LCD televisions -- perfect when space is a challenge. Both the 32-inch and 42-inch plasma FlatTVs are HD monitors and boast a 160-degree viewing angle and a high- quality digital image that can be seen with constant clarity and brightness from virtually anywhere in the room. FlatTV monitors can be mounted on a wall or even placed in an upright position.

Photo eXpanium eXp601 Portable TV Photo Viewer/MP3-CD player
The Photo eXpanium eXp601 is a simple way to display an automatic slide show for the 21st century. Users simply connect the eXp601 to the front of their television sets and can then use the wireless control to click through their digital photos. It offers enthusiasts of both conventional and digital photography a way to store, preserve, and share memories and photographs with anyone who has a television. The eXp601 is truly an all-in-one solution for viewing picture CDs on TV and listening to MP3-CDs; the dual-function eXp601 lets users take hours of their favorite music and photos with them -- wherever they travel. From wedding pictures and holiday snapshots to your favorite music, the eXp601 is a simple and complete, space-saving entertainment option perfect for a lifetime of parties, family gatherings and even business presentations.

Streamium MC-i200 Internet Audio Micro Hi-Fi System
Recognized for its Internet connectivity and astonishing design, the sleek, second-generation Streamium MC-i200 is the world's first micro system offering access to multiple online audio services via broadband Internet at the touch of a button. With a vast number of premium digital music services now available, users will love the easy selection of stations and the simple creation of personal play lists stored in a secure "online jukebox" and then streamed to the listener's system for playback and enjoyment. In addition, with integrated MP3-CD playback, the innovative MC-i200 can link-up to your PC through your broadband connection and access customized MP3 play lists.

Pronto Neo TSU500 Universal Remote Control
As part of the Pronto Intelligent Remote Control family, the Pronto Neo TSU500 is a more affordable, easy-to-use universal remote targeted at mainstream consumers. The Pronto Neo provides consumers with a wide variety of control and customization options for their home cinema systems. Offering an intuitive graphical user interface, it also utilizes cursor control for easier navigation through satellite or cable-box graphic interfaces. And with the on-board universal database and included Pronto Neo Edit software, users can customize their touch screen by simply connecting or synching-up the remote to a PC.

About Philips
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG) is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of $34.9 billion (EUR 37.9 billion) in 2000. It is a global leader in color television sets, lighting, electric shavers and one-chip TV products. Its 192,000 employees in more than 60 countries are active in the areas of lighting, consumer electronics, domestic appliances, components, semiconductors, and medical systems. Philips is quoted on the NYSE (symbol: PHG), London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other stock exchanges. News from Philips is located at www.news.philips.com .

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