New Philips HDTVs Will Access Cloud Games and Set-Top Functions
By Rob Scott
August 5, 2011
August 5, 2011
- Philips announced it will be including streaming set-top and gaming functions in some of its new HDTV sets.
- The Philips 4000 and 5000 series, which use the CloudTV platform of ActiveVideo Networks, can access cloud-based games streamed as MPEG files.
- Both lines will include Philips MediaConnect, that enables wirelessly connecting the TV and PC.
- Other features include NetTV (offering services such as Netflix, VUDU, Facebook, Film Fresh, Pandora and Twitter), V-tuner Internet radio and built-in Wi-Fi support.
- The 4000 series features six screen sizes, ranging from 19 to 55 inches, while the 5000 series adds another 10 screens, from 40 to 55 inches.