New TV - Not B&O

Just saw this. I thought it seemed somewhat familiar.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/14/4103502/philips-unveils-designline-hdtv-single-sheet-glass-design

My first impression is that it looks pretty nice. I don't like the ambilight, though. Also not sure how to fit in proper speakers.

Not a fan. 

There have been several executions of "designer" televisions over the years, but they all have fundamental weaknesses that can't be overcome. Many have "looked" like designer televisions but not employed the materials and craftsmanship to back up the initial impression. Some have sacrificed sound or picture quality as a tradeoff to account for an increased investment in materials or manufacturing processes. 

Basically unless one of these brands decides that they really want to build a premium TV and not just a commodity TV that looks premium they'll continue to fail. I'd actually like there to be some real competition for B&O in this category. It's easier to sell when you're not the sole example of your category. 

Also, ambilight is horrible. 

I think it looks pretty stunning, and looks to be £2800 for a 55" model. It doesn't sound like it has any sound capabilities at all, there are no comments about the picture quality and ambilight can be turned off I suppose. It is a daringly different design to even the BV11.

In terms of looks I prefer the giant Samsung model shown at the last CES. 

The speakers are on the rear, has four hdmis and philips perfect pixel engine processing. Theres alot of info of this tv appearing on the net.

Looks awesome!!!

I have just ordered the 55inch - not bothered about ambilight (you can turn it off and on in the settings), and not bothered about the in built speakers either (won't be using them)

poor B&O, who would have thought that Philips of all people would tempt me away from B&O TV's

Where did you manage to order it from?

Philips did what we should wait from B&O ! Congrats for Philips team to be innovative and to have the courage to be different.