Philips 26PF8946 review

Philips continues its quest for flat TV domination

TechRadar Verdict

Motion is the only sticking point: this is a versatile performer at a great price

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For all its high-end - and usually well-realised - aspirations, Philips is also a company that's happy to knock out budget LCDs, which often impress both with their reasonable price and aboveaverage performance. So while this is no swanky 'Ambilight' screen - you know, the one that lights up in alternating colours in sync with the colours of the on-screen image - we're still hoping we'll get that Philips touch of class.

It's certainly a step down from the brand's 26PF9946, which is a good deal more expensive, and looks it. Clad in silver in the usual fashion, this is far from the thinnest or most exciting-looking LCD we've clapped eyes on - but that's not to say it's ugly.

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