Philips Recognized For Its State-Of-The-Art, High Impact Products

Consumer Electronics Giant Secures Seven Innovations Awards At CES

13-Feb-01

Philips Consumer Electronics was the recipient of seven Innovations Awards handed out by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The Innovations Awards recognize the best designed and engineered products in consumer technology. The consumer electronics giant was recognized with awards in both its audio and video divisions for its Super Audio CD player (SACD1000), black gloss 34-inch direct-view HDTV monitor (34PW9846), CD Sound Machine (AZ3000), CD-Recordable Micro Hi-Fi System (MC-90), audio CD recorder with three-CD changer (CDR820) and stereo CD clock radio (AJ3950). Philips also won ""Best Of Show"" in its category for the new Pronto Pro color touch screen remote control, which was unveiled at CES.""We strive to create products that are state-of-the art, but, more importantly, offer consumers superior technology combined with high style and sophistication,"" said Guy Demuynck, Executive Vice President, Royal Philips Electronics and CEO, Philips Consumer Electronics Mainstream. ""It is a tremendous honor to be recognized for our innovations and to receive validation that our products are making an impact with our consumers.""34-Inch Direct-View HDTV Monitor (34PW9846)The 34-inch direct-view HDTV monitor features distinct design, giving consumers more options to complement any home decor. Featuring a black, high-gloss finish, the 34-inch model (34PW9846) includes a matching stand with an integrated analog clock, as well as the popular Philips Pronto universal touch screen remote control. The 34PW9846 displays the highest quality digital television signals and contains a Real Flatô picture tube, creating an undistorted, crisp image when receiving digital and analog signals. In addition, the monitor includes Digital Natural Motion, progressive scan, line doubling and Active Control features that enhance the image and round out the new-age home theatre experience. Super Audio CD Player (SACD1000)Taking sound to the next level, Philips introduced the worldís first multichannel Super Audio CD (SACD) player, the SACD1000, which includes DVD-Video functionality, allowing consumers to experience the best sound and vision in their home. The Philips SACD1000 multichannel player delivers a superior sound experience through its use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology, which captures the emotion and every nuance of a recorded performance. This technology is coupled with the best A/V components available today.Pronto Pro Universal RemoteAn 8MB, IR/RF-capable addition to the Pronto lineup, the TSU6000 also has a high resolution color touch screen which displays 256 colors. The Pronto has a database of infrared codes for more than 500 brands in 17 product categories, which allows Pronto to memorize home theatre devices in seconds. It also has the ability to learn codes so that it can control current and/or future devices that may not be in its database. In addition to these innovative new features, the Pronto Pro has a sleek, cutting-edge design with a silver casing and comes with a recharging dock.For more information, visit www.philips.com.

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