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Philips 42PFL9632D review

The most watchable super-size LCD TV we’ve ever seen

Our Score 5

Last reviewed: 2008-02-26February 26th 2008

Price at launch £1,400.00
MPN 42PFL9632D
Colour Black
Dimensions 1,060 x 740 x 256
Weight (kg) 27.6
Brightness 550
Clock Yes
Comb Filter Digital 4 Line
Connectivity Coaxial, Component Video, Composite Video, HDMI, S-video, Scart, VGA
Contrast Ratio 8000:1
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
HD Ready Yes
Multi-Window Options Picture in Picture
No of HDMI Connectors 3
No of Scart Connectors 2
Remote Control Yes
Remote Control Type Standard Infrared
Sound Output Modes BBE, Virtual Dolby Surround
Supported Format (Interlaced) 1080i, 480i (SDTV), 576i
Supported Format (Progressive) 1080p, 480p, 576p, 720p
Tuner Yes
Video Source NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Wall Mount Yes
Widescreen Yes
HD-Compatible Yes
Native Resolution (horizontal pixels) 1920
Native Resolution (vertical pixels) 1080
1080p Output Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
PC (VGA) Ports 1
HDMI Ports 3
Audio Output Power 16
Display Size 42
Display Technology LCD
LCD Progressive Scan Yes
Speakers 2x 8W
Viewing Angle (Horizontal) 176
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176
Component 1
Flatscreen Yes

Product Summary

42PFL9632D

Price at launch

£1,400.00

For

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Deep blacks

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Smooth motion

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Ambilight’s wow factor

Against

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Slight shimmering around fast-moving objects

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Tricky to use

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