Philips adds Net TV internet to 8000 & 9000 series' and Cinema 21:9 HDTV's

Philips revealed today that it's adding Net TV to its 8000, 9000 and Cinema 21:9 high-end HDTV lines. Net TV connects viewers to the internet right from the TV screen. Navigation is accomplished using the remote and certain partner websites will be optimized for the respective display. Some of those partners include TomTom, YouTube, eBay, MeteoGroup, Funspot, MyAlbum and Netlog, all of which will have a simplified layout and larger text that can be seen from a distance. The internet in general will still be accessible through Net TV, but you'll likely find many sites that don't format probably to the TV screen.

The Philips 8000 series will require a wired connection to use Net TV, but the 9000 series and Cinema 21:9 lines will both be able to connect to a wireless router over Wi-Fi. The company says the service will launch in April and over time more formatted content will be added including location-specific channels for non-English speakers.

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