Philips pulls plug on HDTV in the US....well, sort of

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Danny Tse
Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
edited April 2008 in Electronics
Funai has purchased the rights to use the Philips and Magnavox brands for the next 5 years....

See cnet.com article
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2008
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    Thanks for posting that. I just purchased the Philips LCD 47" Ambilight last week. Is this bad news for me?
    Jake
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2008
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    zingo wrote: »
    Thanks for posting that. I just purchased the Philips LCD 47" Ambilight last week. Is this bad news for me?

    Hmmm....I am not sure. I wonder if Funai will be handling Philips/Magnavox warranty issues for TVs sold before the "handover".
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2008
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    Ya, I got it through Costco so they extend the factory warranty to two years.
    Jake
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited April 2008
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    I think they have to honor them. It would be different if Phillips went out of business. This was a buyout.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
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    I think/hope you're right. From the article is sounded like they were happy to be associated with Philips and their reputation. Plus, Costco hangs people out to dry a lot less than other companies, so I have faith in them.

    BTW, it's a cool TV. It has 120Hz refresh rate, improved LED ambilights (which are quiet an experience if you've never seen them), 1080p of course, and all for $1600 in a limited number offer; I think they received about 6 per store. I was VERY happy with the find.
    Jake
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