When will the new Philips AUREA 2 LCD TV be launched?

Question

I've heard Philips is going to launch a new AUREA LCD TV, named AUREA 2. It is going to get new features and more advanced technology. I plan buying a new TV later this year and I'm completely seduced by this TV. Does somebody know when it will be on sale? Any other information about its specs?

The actual model has just a 8,000:1 contrast ratio, which is really poor compared to Philips Design Collection which features a 29,000:1 ratio. Maybe AUREA 2 will get better about this detail.

Answer 1

The new 42in model delivers Full HD 1080p playback and features the technology present in Philips recently launched 9000 Series of TVs. Namely, the Pixel Perfect HD Engine with 2ms response rate at 100Hz and 2.25 trillion colour palette.

Styling has had a revamp too with a new glass frame holding the lights, invisible speakers and a set of newly rounded corners to soften the visual impact.

Due on sale in October, it'll cost a scorching £2,500 (£500 less than the first-gen model), which puts it deep in the high-end Pioneer and Lower price bracket.