Philips has announced that its entire range of LCD TV's for 2010 will use either 'Edge' based or the more sophisticated 'full array' implementation of LED technology.

The new 5000, 7000 and 8000 range will feature 'Edge' based LED backlighting while the high end 9000 series gets the Philips 'LED Pro' full array with local dimming.

If you would like to find out more about the technology you might like to read our LED Guide.

The 9000 series arrives with a claimed contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1 and 400Hz 'Clear LCD' picture processing. The sets are DLNA compliant and come with integrated Wi-Fi. They can also access Philips Net TV portal, for online services.

The high end 9000 series will be available in 32in, 40in, 46in and 56in 'Cinema 21:9'. These high end screens will all be '3D ready' - a '3D Pack' which includes wireless transmitter plus two pairs of glasses to activate the extra dimension. Once activated the 3D experience comes in the shape of an active shutter system offering full 1080p resolution to both eyes. 

The 8000 series gets the 200Hz implementation of Clear LCD picture processing. Again, they are DLNA compliant but need an optional Wi-Fi dongle to network wirelessly. The 8000 screens are also '3D Ready'.

The 7000 inherits all of the 8000's features apart from 3D and 200Hz processing which drops to 100Hz.

All of the 2010 range of Philips LCD TV's get 'Ambilight' lighting technology. The 9000 receives the three sided (top and both sides) 'Spectra 3' version, while 7000 and 8000 screens get the two sided 'Spectra 2' implementation.

For the first time, Ambilight takes into account the back wall colour when generating its effect.

The 9000, 8000, and 7000 series are not scheduled to break cover in the UK until the second half of 2010; as yet Philips have not released any pricing details.

You might like to read a review of the current Philips 40PFL9704.

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