DESC: Setting new standards for the convergence of technology and design, Philips Direct View televisions present themselves as so sleek and sophisticated they actually seduce customers even when sets are turned off. All Direct View Widescreen TVs use a standard TV tube for video display in widescreen format. And every new Philips Widescreen TV is HDTV- ready and employs the power of Pixel Plus and other technologies to always deliver a sharper, clearer picture. And, theyre easily upgradeable to deliver tomorrows high definition television today.