But that doesn't mean Philips is sitting still.

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"We do so much more than anyone else and we aren't getting that message across, " Mr Philips told analysts on a conference call.

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The player also doesn't make the most of potential screen real estate, due to the three large buttons and Philips logo taking up roughly a quarter of the its face -- an odd choice, given the GoGear's touchscreen.

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Before the sale Mr Goss said: "If through finding a new home for Team Philips we can provide a home for people who have suffered through ShelterBox, I couldn't think of a nicer end for this piece of vessel which has been such a huge part of my life".

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