LAS VEGAS – Providing consumers with the latest in wireless innovations, Philips Electronics has expanded its Connected Planet™ vision with a product portfolio designed to enrich consumer lifestyles. Showcased today at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Philips’ Streamium™ family of products enable consumers to access and enjoy digital entertainment directly from the internet and from the PC.

“Our new Streamium range of products enables consumers to easily access a world of content,” said Des Power, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Premier, Philips Consumer Electronics, North America. “More than a product line, our Connected Planet strategy is based on a vision to deliver the freedom to experience digital content from any location, regardless of the source. Philips is committed to providing products that free consumers from the typical constraints of home entertainment products and allow them to access information on their own terms.”

Based on open technical standards such as Wi-Fi® (802.11b/g) and Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), Philips’ Connected Planet portfolio includes the award-winning Philips Streamium product family. Introduced in 2004, Philips Streamium products enable wireless transmission of digital media content like music, pictures or videos anywhere in the home In addition these products are designed to accelerate consumers’ access to the rich digital content and services offered by broadband internet. Philips Streamium products include complete system solutions, like a Home Entertainment system, a Wireless Micro Hi-Fi System and a Flat TV. In addition Philips offered and a range of wireless multimedia link devices, which can be connected to any existing Home Entertainment product at home.

Connecting the 2005 FlatTV™ Line

Standard on the 42PF9830A LCD and 50PF9830A Plasma FlatTVs and part of Philips’ top of the line 2005 FlatTV sets, the networking technology connects consumers with their favorite audio and video content from the Internet and home PC.  These Connected Planet FlatTVs are able to display streaming video in various formats and play MP3 music directly from many Internet content providers.

Beyond their networking capabilities, the picture quality of the 42PF9830A and 50PF9830A displays have been improved with Pixel Plus™ 2 HD, making HD content look even better. These sets are also equipped with the latest version of Ambient Light Technology, Ambilight™ 2, a revolutionary lighting system that improves perceived picture quality and offers a more immersive viewing experience.

Available in September 2005, the new models –42PF9830A and 50PF9830A range in price from $4,999 to $5,999.