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Philips 42PFL8404 review

A capable, feature-packed mid-range 42" LCD TV set with web widgets

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-10-18October 18th 2009

Price at launch £1,199.00
Product Type LCD TV
Scan Format 1080p
Digital Tuner DVB-T
Analog Tuner NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Number of HDMI Ports 4
Number of SCART Interfaces 2
Brand Name Philips
Screen Size 107 cm (42")
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Horizontal Viewing Angle 176°
Vertical Viewing Angle 176°
USB Yes
HDMI Yes
RMS Output Power 20 W
VGA Yes
S-Video Yes
Headphone Yes
Digital Audio Output Yes
Composite Video Yes
Component Video Yes
SCART Yes
Colour Black
Brightness 500 cd/m²
Comb Filter 3D Y/C
Sound System Surround Sound
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Features Auto Program, Favorite Channel Selection, TeleText
Manufacturer Philips Electronics
Product Model 42PFL8404H
Product Name 42PFL8404H 42" LCD TV
Manufacturer Part Number 42PFL8404H/12
Manufacturer Website Address www.philips.co.uk
Marketing Information

Treat yourself to a movie night in. Enjoy the pleasure of the movies in your living room with pixel precise HD and the immersive power of ambilight. Full HD LCD display, with a 1920x1080p resolution.

Package Contents
  • 42PFL8404H 42" LCD TV
  • Tabletop Swivel Stand
  • Power Cord
  • Quick Start Guide
  • User Manual
  • Warranty Certificate
  • Remote Control
  • Batteries for Remote Control
  • Response Time 3 ms
    Speakers Yes
    Weight (Approximate) 17.70 kg

    Product Summary

    42PFL8404

    Philips 42PFL8404

    Price at launch

    £1,199.00

    For

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    Reasonable price

    >

    Decent audio

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    Loads of features

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    Good connectivity

    Against

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    Some processing artefacts

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    Needs regular visits to the setup menus

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