We've tested a few of Philips's Ambilight-imbued TVs over the last couple of years, including models such as the 42PF9830A LCD and the 42PF9630A plasma, but we've never been sold. The idea says that a set of lights that illuminate the area behind the TV--and change in color and intensity along with the onscreen image--can help increase your viewing enjoyment. Now we've got nothing against a static backlight, which can be a great way to reduce eyestrain if you're watching a bright TV in a dark room from a medium-to-long seating distance, and Ambilight can certainly be static too--but you can buy a separate backlight yourself and put it behind any TV to get the same (or better) effect.



Link: CNET