Philips New Ultra Slim DVD-Video Players Combine The Ultimate In Cutting-Edge Performance And Design

New Slim Line Of DVDs Introduced At CES

13-Feb-01

Philips Consumer Electronics showcased its new ultra slim design line of DVD-Video players at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Featuring playback of DVD-Video, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD and MP3 CDs, the Philips DVD Q40 and DVD Q50 are leading-edge in terms of both design and performance.The newest members of Philipsí DVD family offer a variety of state-of-the-art features, including built-in DolbyÆ Digital and DTSÆ Digital Surroundô decoding, dual-discrete laser pickup and Philipsí parental control feature. With a new stylish silver design and a clean, easy-to-use interface, this new line of Philips DVD players truly stands out from the rest.""The new ultra-slim design of the DVD Q40 and Q50 is perfect for people who desire stylish home entertainment equipment and want cutting-edge performance in a sleek, easy-to-use component,"" said Thorsten Koch, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Video, Philips Consumer Electronics, North America. ""In addition to being the ultimate design statement, the DVD Q40 and Q50 incorporate the latest Philips DVD technology for an optimum home viewing experience.""In addition, both the DVD Q40 and DVD Q50 feature a component video output, Smart Pictureô, Smart Powerô, video and black level shifts, and a bit rate indicator. By utilizing aluminum and glass in the elegant design and structure of these players, Philips gives style-conscious consumers a unique, high-performance alternative to a standard black component.The DVD Q50 combines the ultra-slim design with state-of-the-art progressive scan and a sophisticated Motion Correction System (DCDiô chip by Faroudja), which optimizes and corrects for artifacts, resulting in razor-sharp picture performance. Progressive scan output, 54MHz/12-bit video processing, 192kHz/24-bit audio and Digital Crystal Clearô also are included in the DVD Q50. The DVD Q50 will retail for $499.99 and will be available in June of 2001. The DVD Q40 will have a retail price of $399.99 and will also be available in June of 2001.For more information, visit www.philips.com. Category: DVD Players

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