http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/ Engadget Comments for Philips' new Essence, FlatTV and Aurea LCD sets http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/Aug 28th 2008 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/
Not 100% on the Aurea's though. Almost seems like too MUCH ight, but I guess I would have to see it in person. Bottomline though, there's nothing like playing a game or movie and having the wall turn red when there is a splash of blood or seeing the green of the field during a football game.

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Actually the best thing to do is to do it yourself. If you search there is a lot of information about this. There use to be a certain type (had to do with the color it emitted) of bulb people said to get, I can't remember what it was exactly and can't find it doing a quick search. However, just head over to AVSForum and do a search.

I did find a few people on AVSForum recommending a product from Ikea which one of its uses states this exact purpose.

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I wonder if a "might cause seizures" warning pops up if you turn it on, I'm assuming you can turn it off. I like the single cable with connectivity hub idea; makes mounting it on a wall and not having to deal with the connections behind it. I won't be getting one anytime soon, but it's good to know things are getting slimmer.]]>Aug 28th 2008 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/On a side note, I thought Philips was giving up its TV business to Funai or something. Is this hope we will still see more ambilights in the future, cause I am like Richard. Now that I have one it is tought to go back to watching without it. ]]>Aug 28th 2008 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/
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But I thought philips wasn't shipping the bad boys stateside anymore? that domestically, philips sold the name to some other party and is only doing their true stuff elsewhere? Anyone?]]>Aug 28th 2008 11:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/
I have seen these in action and they are rather annoying and distracting. True, ambient light is actually a commonly used, relatively low cost tweak that can enhance watching movies in dark lighting. But this is taking it to a point that is gimmicky.]]>Aug 28th 2008 11:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/
very lame from Philips, why dont they use there own design?
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.....]]>Jun 13th 2009 6:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/Aug 28th 2008 2:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/Aug 28th 2008 12:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/Aug 28th 2008 1:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/Sep 1st 2008 2:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/philips-new-essence-flattv-and-aurea-sets/I have an older ambilight PhilipsTV and I love! It lights out from the left and right side, and since its actually 3 RGB tubes inside, you can change to whatever colour spectrum or brightness your tastes desire. It can also be tuned to be dynamic or static. It's not really that crazy-distracting bright in person. I think these cameras have a hard time picking up the lighting subtleties, and blowing the shit out.. Like Matt mentioned, I like mine more subdued. The setup gives my condo a nice ambiance, chicks love it, and totally gets me laid. Try it before you fry it..]]>Aug 29th 2008 6:42PM