Comments on: Funai to distribute Philips TVs in U.S., Canada

The Japanese electronics maker will pay a royalty to sell televisions under the Philips and Magnavox brand names.

[CaffienatedBoy]

Too Bad

This is too bad, Phillips is a reputable manufacturer. I've been told by my local TV repair shop to avoid anything made by Funai as their quality is suspect and he spends a large percent of his time repairing defective Funai electronics. Funai also makes Emerson and Sylvania TV's.

[sup909]

Too Bad Indeed....

It really is too bad, because Phillips makes an excellent TV. Their sales are really only a result of their own marketing failure. When was the last time you saw an Ambilight commerical? Now compare that to the Sony and Samsung commericals you see.

While slightly gimmicky, the Ambilight is enjoyable and with the prices of TV's finally penetrating the mass market the Ambilight is something I think a lot of the public would pick up if only they knew it existed.

I have always been a fan of Phillip's products, but I guess we will see how this goes.

[jjpann]

Funai the worst!

What is Philips thinking? It would be better to pull out of the market completly than have Funai fullfil customer service function. There C/S is an absolute joke and should be avoided for all their brands, now including Philips.

[Wes#1]

This is ridiculous. Pioneer TVs will really be Panasonic... and now Phillips will really be Funai. (sigh)
I had respect for Phillips TVs, but not their other electronics after bad experiences with 3 different DVD machines they made. Never again. Their TVs were their only product worth having IMHO... and now it looks like there's no reason for me to look at the Phillips name again.