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Comments on: Philips' Eco TV sips power, saves rainforest

Philips' Eco TV, announced at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, cuts down on power consumption.

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by hungvnguyen January 9, 2008 4:02 PM PST: 42PFL5603D FlatTV_PV28 it looks awsome and an elegant TV.
I would love to have one in my room. That would be the best.; Like this Reply to this comment


by tfly342 January 9, 2008 6:48 PM PST: The 42PFL5603D is quite impressive. I would love to see one in person.; Like this Reply to this comment


by stock_analyst January 9, 2008 7:24 PM PST: Visit www.therainforestsite.com - a click to donate site where we can help in saving the environment, and that too without any monetary contribution.; Like this Reply to this comment


by davidrcouch January 10, 2008 3:26 AM PST: Great entertainment prospect. Love its unique design and would love to see this item in my home. The picture is awesome.; Like this Reply to this comment


by Max_Genus January 10, 2008 10:40 AM PST: I'll have to reserve final judgment until I actually see the picture quality in-person...
That said, I have yet to see an HDTV, lacking 120Hz processing that handles "judder" (particularly during fast motion scenes) well enough for me to invest the money.

For energy efficiency, deep black levels (1,000,000 to 1 contrast ratio!) and smooth motion it sounds like OLED TVs may be the way to go... Hmmm, how long until they're affordable, I wonder! ;-); Like this Reply to this comment


by BrOnXbOmBr21 January 10, 2008 4:31 PM PST: Wait...42" and 1080p for under $1400? And the power-saving features IN ADDITION? Hopefully, the TV's PQ will be solid as well...; Like this Reply to this comment


by anon8mizer January 10, 2008 7:00 PM PST: It's hypocritical to urge consumers to 'upgrade' to the latest electronic gadgets while not providing any meaningful way to recycle the discarded components. That's not the way to save the rain forest. Consumer electronic manufacturers are in the business to get consumers to upgrade as often as they can possibly afford (and sometimes even when they cannot afford it). And yet, the consumer electronic manufacturers have yet to collectively come up with a recycle program they sponsor to undo the damages the upgraded and discarded equipments are causing to the environment through their relentless advertising campaign to push consumers to get the latest and the greatest.; Like this Reply to this comment


by gstanis January 11, 2008 4:48 AM PST: Alot of nice features, and energy saving...But what about a CableCard slot? USB or SD Card Reader?
I think the manufacturers are missing what the consumers are demanding in the newer TV products. Hopefully also it will have about 4 HDMI ports. A DVI port for computer hookup would be nice too.
My understand is that there is some newer technology coming out to eliminate the cable box, but I havent seen alot of details about that yet.; Like this Reply to this comment


by Dango517 January 11, 2008 10:12 PM PST: Those that can afford this might wish to buy a smaller house this would do more to save the planet, especially the forests. At least there trying.; Like this Reply to this comment


by gboston January 12, 2008 10:57 AM PST: It's surely not about 'saving the rainforests' any more, it's about saving the whole damn planet, or rather, the human race (including those living in the USA!), since the planet, and nature, will survive whatever we do to mess things up.; Like this Reply to this comment


by ognen93 February 5, 2008 11:12 AM PST: I love this thing; Like this Reply to this comment


by johngraham9 February 24, 2008 12:20 PM PST: I wanted to let you know about an environmental application using flash drives. www.flashdrivediect.com was able to save over 500% in energy savings...

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by jkjokeman March 5, 2008 5:38 PM PST: I've seen the 42PFL5603D is quite impressive. Very nice
Jeremy lesser times have i tried to climb to the end~; Like this Reply to this comment


by sevenclouds March 12, 2008 5:31 PM PDT: Who cares about saving up to $50/year if it is lacking in PQ/features? Oh yeah, you're going to save the planet...sorry, but I believe this whole "green movement" is just another attempt to control and milk us!; Like this Reply to this comment


by drtr5555 May 15, 2008 3:10 PM PDT: When do you think CNET will actually get around to reviewing this? As Max_Genus noted - the lack of 120Hz processing and the lack of "judder" bother me. Until I can see one, at least. It has been out since January, REVIEW IT!; Like this Reply to this comment


by shopping4tv September 25, 2008 7:47 AM PDT: The savings will be even more since air conditioning costs are not included in the power savings calc. Air conditioners require 3 to 5 times more power to cool the appliance than the appliance uses itself. Plus the price of electricity is rising (an argument against electric cars - but that's another story).

So the savings will be 3 to 5 times more than mentioned above since most people use air conditioning to cool their homes and appliances.; Like this Reply to this comment


by valenna December 23, 2008 1:47 AM PST: This knowledge open new vision of the person of the future: creative, highly spiritual,
itself sufficient.; Like this Reply to this comment


by peterwhite May 20, 2009 7:59 AM PDT: They can have my Philips Ambilight HDTV when they pry it from my cold, dead, hands. Seriously, going green is great but I can't imagine ever downgrading away from HD broadcasts or watching films on a non-Ambilight HDTV.; Like this Reply to this comment


by militops November 16, 2009 12:11 AM PST: I think 42in is small nowadays.
http://www.greenlaserpointer.org; Like this Reply to this comment

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