The Essence TV by Philips (£2,000) is the newest slimline television available in the market. The minimalist design features a 38mm thick screen that weighs at a mere 16kg, a detachable sound bar and a separate connectivity hub to eliminate unsightly cables. This 42-inch LCD TV offers a 100Hz, Full HD screen with Philip’s Perfect Pixel HD Engine, 2ms response time and a 66,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
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