9 Feb
2007
9 Feb
'07
6:53 p.m.
Jules Richardson wrote:
Tony Duell wrote:
Interesting - I didn't know that. The Magnavox stuff I've seen in the US
seems
to have less build quality than similar Philips items from Europe, but
that's
possibly a reflection on US consumer electronic/electrical equipment in
general rather than any kind of corporate failing.
Can't say
the same for *some* players I've owned (thinks of Magnavox crap
in wastebasket about three months later just after the warranty expired).
IIRC Magnavox are essentially Philips. In the UK, Philips CD players were
knwon for developing dry joiuts. A complete re-solder would get them
going again and then they'd essentially go for ever...
The soldering is awful in their Laserdisc players of old; sounds like things
didn't improve when they started making CD players...
cheers
Jules
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Philips bought the Magnavox label seveeral years ago. Before that, they had
a terrible time getting name brand recognition in the US. Most of the sets
for both brands were made by Funai, so there was very little real change.
This is common technique for companies outside the US trying to crack the US
market. Philips also bought Sonic Care tooth brushes for the same reason.
Thomson bought the RCA brand name. And so on.
Billy