Philips Ambilight

arp99 · 07-11-2007, 10:19

Is it any good?

I've got anything up to £1500 to spend on an HDTV, probably needs to be a 37 inch max as Im planning on watching it over the width of the lounge rather than length.

1080 ideally as well. Any alternative suggestions?

timmillwood · 07-11-2007, 10:30

DON'T BOTHER!

I have an ambilight TV and yes it is nice, BUT for the money there are a lot better TVs out there without the lights on.

£1500 for a 37" TV?? that will get you an amazing set.

If you NEED 1080p then then I would say Panasonic or Toshiba LCD, look for the highest contrast.

A lot of people wany 1080 but dont really need it or even know what it is, if you dont need it i would get the Panasonic Plasma.

Jarrak · 07-11-2007, 11:58

I like Ambilight but yeah the premium it costs is probably better spent on the internal processing and panel quality.
That said the new Philips look stunning but you have to ask why the huge promotion based on the ambilight and not the out and out performance as in the Pio Kuro marketing

penna · 16-11-2007, 11:37

The new range is very good, even without the amblight (which I personally love

)

DjM2k3 · 27-11-2007, 19:14

Have you seen the new Philips Aurea?

1 word - beautiful!

Even the picture quality seemed head and shoulders above everything else in Comet but then I don't suppose everything else had the Discovery HD promo running through it.

Take a look anyway, if you like the look of Ambilight then you'll absolutely LOVE the Aurea (it's the successor to Ambilight).

Gilson · 27-11-2007, 19:30

Firstly AFAIK you can get an Ambilight 37" for under a grand.
Secondly I dont see the point as it assumes you always watch TV in the dark - I dont.

shades8438 · 29-11-2007, 23:13

you can get the 32inch new philps amiblight for about 999 pounds and it very good reviews for the LCD in the magazines.

Jimmy Riddle · 30-11-2007, 22:21

If you wanted a 42" you can get the Pioneer PDP-428XD

Or try the PX70 Panasonic @ 37"

penna · 08-12-2007, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by shades8438

you can get the 32inch new philps amiblight for about 999 pounds and it very good reviews for the LCD in the magazines.

I got mine for ~£700. Absolutely love it - the quality of both SD and HD is fantastic! It's been consistently rated as either the best or very near in the 32" class.

bobcar · 08-12-2007, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmillwood

DON'T BOTHER!

I have an ambilight TV and yes it is nice, BUT for the money there are a lot better TVs out there without the lights on.

£1500 for a 37" TV?? that will get you an amazing set.

If you NEED 1080p then then I would say Panasonic or Toshiba LCD, look for the highest contrast.

A lot of people wany 1080 but dont really need it or even know what it is, if you dont need it i would get the Panasonic Plasma.

The Panny plasmas all do 1080p now (even those that aren't full 1080p). People want 1080p even though the resolution isn't 1080 for the same reason those with a 1080 panel want 1080p rather than 1080i.

It's just as valid to want a TV with 1080p input if the resolution doesn't match as it is if it does.

doverrog · 04-01-2008, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by penna

I got mine for ~£700. Absolutely love it - the quality of both SD and HD is fantastic! It's been consistently rated as either the best or very near in the 32" class.

Where did you buy it?
Has anyone beaten this price?
Whats the best deal for the 37" Aurea?

dfgh · 10-01-2008, 04:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmillwood

DON'T BOTHER!

I have an ambilight TV and yes it is nice, BUT for the money there are a lot better TVs out there without the lights on.

£1500 for a 37" TV?? that will get you an amazing set.

If you NEED 1080p then then I would say Panasonic or Toshiba LCD, look for the highest contrast.

A lot of people wany 1080 but dont really need it or even know what it is, if you dont need it i would get the Panasonic Plasma.

True, but most sets over £800 have it anyway.Even if it were a £150 difference.You may as well pay that little more, for a 1080p set,just to futureproof it.You never know when you might need it.

Moony · 14-01-2008, 15:15

I have a 50 inch Philips plasma that has ambilight and pixel plus - the picture quality is stunning and the ambilight certainly does make a difference. Its very subtle - but you do notice when its turned off. Its kinda like having surround sound for your picture.

That said I wouldnt go for crap picture quality just to have it - but philips flat panels (especially the ones with pixel plus - which also makes a huge difference) dont suffer from bad picture quality anyway.

I was drooling when I saw the new Aurea on the web - i'll have to pop into a store and take a look at one in the flesh.

07-11-2007, 10:19	#1
arp99 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 8	Philips Ambilight Is it any good? I've got anything up to £1500 to spend on an HDTV, probably needs to be a 37 inch max as Im planning on watching it over the width of the lounge rather than length. 1080 ideally as well. Any alternative suggestions?

07-11-2007, 10:30	#2
timmillwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 631	DON'T BOTHER! I have an ambilight TV and yes it is nice, BUT for the money there are a lot better TVs out there without the lights on. £1500 for a 37" TV?? that will get you an amazing set. If you NEED 1080p then then I would say Panasonic or Toshiba LCD, look for the highest contrast. A lot of people wany 1080 but dont really need it or even know what it is, if you dont need it i would get the Panasonic Plasma.

07-11-2007, 11:58	#3
Jarrak Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ilkeston Posts: 18,075	I like Ambilight but yeah the premium it costs is probably better spent on the internal processing and panel quality. That said the new Philips look stunning but you have to ask why the huge promotion based on the ambilight and not the out and out performance as in the Pio Kuro marketing

16-11-2007, 11:37	#4
penna Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 67	The new range is very good, even without the amblight (which I personally love )

27-11-2007, 19:14	#5
DjM2k3 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 784	Have you seen the new Philips Aurea? 1 word - beautiful! Even the picture quality seemed head and shoulders above everything else in Comet but then I don't suppose everything else had the Discovery HD promo running through it. Take a look anyway, if you like the look of Ambilight then you'll absolutely LOVE the Aurea (it's the successor to Ambilight).

27-11-2007, 19:30	#6
Gilson Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,145	Firstly AFAIK you can get an Ambilight 37" for under a grand. Secondly I dont see the point as it assumes you always watch TV in the dark - I dont.

29-11-2007, 23:13	#7
shades8438 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stockport Posts: 554	you can get the 32inch new philps amiblight for about 999 pounds and it very good reviews for the LCD in the magazines.

30-11-2007, 22:21	#8
Jimmy Riddle Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,447	If you wanted a 42" you can get the Pioneer PDP-428XD Or try the PX70 Panasonic @ 37"

08-12-2007, 18:22	#9
penna Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 67	Quote: Originally Posted by shades8438 you can get the 32inch new philps amiblight for about 999 pounds and it very good reviews for the LCD in the magazines. I got mine for ~£700. Absolutely love it - the quality of both SD and HD is fantastic! It's been consistently rated as either the best or very near in the 32" class.

08-12-2007, 21:46	#10
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by timmillwood DON'T BOTHER! I have an ambilight TV and yes it is nice, BUT for the money there are a lot better TVs out there without the lights on. £1500 for a 37" TV?? that will get you an amazing set. If you NEED 1080p then then I would say Panasonic or Toshiba LCD, look for the highest contrast. A lot of people wany 1080 but dont really need it or even know what it is, if you dont need it i would get the Panasonic Plasma. The Panny plasmas all do 1080p now (even those that aren't full 1080p). People want 1080p even though the resolution isn't 1080 for the same reason those with a 1080 panel want 1080p rather than 1080i. It's just as valid to want a TV with 1080p input if the resolution doesn't match as it is if it does.

04-01-2008, 12:46	#11
doverrog Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maidstone Posts: 287	Quote: Originally Posted by penna I got mine for ~£700. Absolutely love it - the quality of both SD and HD is fantastic! It's been consistently rated as either the best or very near in the 32" class. Where did you buy it? Has anyone beaten this price? Whats the best deal for the 37" Aurea?

10-01-2008, 04:10	#12
dfgh Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,409	Quote: Originally Posted by timmillwood DON'T BOTHER! I have an ambilight TV and yes it is nice, BUT for the money there are a lot better TVs out there without the lights on. £1500 for a 37" TV?? that will get you an amazing set. If you NEED 1080p then then I would say Panasonic or Toshiba LCD, look for the highest contrast. A lot of people wany 1080 but dont really need it or even know what it is, if you dont need it i would get the Panasonic Plasma. True, but most sets over £800 have it anyway.Even if it were a £150 difference.You may as well pay that little more, for a 1080p set,just to futureproof it.You never know when you might need it.

14-01-2008, 15:15	#13
Moony Guest Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14,710	I have a 50 inch Philips plasma that has ambilight and pixel plus - the picture quality is stunning and the ambilight certainly does make a difference. Its very subtle - but you do notice when its turned off. Its kinda like having surround sound for your picture. That said I wouldnt go for crap picture quality just to have it - but philips flat panels (especially the ones with pixel plus - which also makes a huge difference) dont suffer from bad picture quality anyway. I was drooling when I saw the new Aurea on the web - i'll have to pop into a store and take a look at one in the flesh.

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