Gotta Have Green Gadgets - Philips Eco Flat TV

If you want the best when it comes to flat TV screens, consider the Philips’ Eco FlatTV™. The Philips’ Eco FlatTV™ (model number 42PFL5603D), a 42-inch 1080 p high-definition LCD television, provides excellent picture quality. The great thing about this flat panel is that it consumes only about 75 watts of power. This is less power than many incandescent light bulbs. You should definitely notice a difference in your electric bill.

The Philips’ Eco FlatTV™ contains several energy-saving features, including a built-in light sensor and proprietary dimming technology. The built-in light sensor immediately calculates the viewing room’s ambient lighting and then adjusts the flat TV’s backlight. Because of this light sensor, the Eco FlatTV™ consumes less energy in dark rooms. The proprietary dimming technology also cuts down on energy consumption by reducing the LCD panel backlight.

The Eco FlatTV™ also uses the conventional “power-saving” mode that limits the peak light output. It is also a miser on stand-by power, consuming less than 0.15 watts. If you are concerned that these technologies might affect your home theater image quality, Philips has given you the ability to turn some of them off. 

Philips made the Eco FlatTV™ with no lead components and flame retardant materials. You’ll also like the fact that the user manuals, along with the packaging box that the Eco FlatTV™ comes in, are made from recycled materials.

External auditors certified the Philips’ Eco FlatTV™ as over 10 percent more cost-effective than other high-definition LCD televisions on the market. The television comes with a Philips Green logo.

There are some features, however, that the Eco FlatTV™ does not have. For one, it does not use the Philips’ patented Ambilight technology, which is another energy-saver. It also does not have the 120Hz technology. The 120Hz technology is a high-end feature you will find in more expensive high-definition televisions.

You probably think that the television is expensive. But that’s not the case. It retails for approximately $1,399.00. The Eco FlatTV™ won top honors at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

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