Philips launches the worlds brightest projection TV

Company press release, May 8, 2003

New Delhi

Philips India Limited, a subsidiary of the Netherlands based Royal Philips Electronics, and India's Most Respected Consumer Electronics brand, has launched the 55" Rear-Projection TV in India. The 55PP8620 Projection TV is another World's First from Philips, and is part of the premium International 'Matchline' European Designer Series. The New Philips 55PP8620 Projection TV - the World's Brightest 55" Projection TV, is packed with the latest state-of-the-art features such as 100Hz Digital Scan, Progressive Scan, Magnabrite™ lens, Automatic Multipoint Digital Convergence adjustments and Virtual Dolby Surround, for a unique Home Cinema experience.

The Philips 55PP8620 Matchline Rear-Projection TV has a stylish design and is available with a silver finish, which matches the specific preference that is usually shown by buyers of high-end sets. The unique aspect of this television are the very high brightness and contrast levels displayed on the screen. A Wide Viewing Angle of 160 degrees enables the picture to be seen from virtually anywhere in the room, with consistent picture quality and brightness.

The Philips Matchline Projection 55PP8620 is also equipped with S-VHS terminal, DVD Terminal Input (YUV), and HD video input terminals which support high quality video outputs available from DVD players or Camcorders to give superb picture quality

The Philips 55PP8620 Matchline Projection TV is available in premium Consumer Electronics showrooms in select cities across the country, at an MRP of Rs. 1,74,000/ -

For further information please contact:

Gauri Ambardekar- Raje,

Press Relations - Consumer Electronics Division

Philips India Limited

Tel: 022- 5691 2000

Extension: 2276 Email: gauri.ambardekar-raje@philips.com