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Philips Essence 42PES0001 review

Philips' foray into super-skinny TVs

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-04-20April 20th 2009

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Product Summary

42PES0001

Philips 42PES0001

Price at launch

£1,900.00

For

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Excellent form factor and build

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Involving HD pictures

Against

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Not user-friendly

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Separate media box not for everyone

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