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Philips Products

Philips 15PF 9945 - 15" LCD TV
ShortSpec: Product type: LCD TV - Color Technology: TFT active matrix Diagonal size: 15 in Image aspect ratio: 16:9 Remote control type: Universal remote control (Infrared) Resolution: 1024 x 768 Comb filter: 3-line digital Sound output mode: Stereo Note: This product is part of the Philips PF9945 series. . ... View Review

Philips 15PF7835 - 15" LCD TV
ShortSpec: Product type: LCD TV Technology: TFT active matrix Diagonal size: 15 in Image aspect ratio: 4:3 Remote control type: Remote control (Infrared) Resolution: 1024 x 768 Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips 20FT3220 - 20" LCD TV
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Philips 20LCD35 - 20" LCD TV
ShortSpec: Product type: LCD TV Technology: TFT active matrix Diagonal size: 20 in Image aspect ratio: 4:3 Remote control type: Universal remote control (Infrared) Resolution: 640 x 480 Comb filter: Digital Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips 20PF7835 - 20" LCD TV
ShortSpec: Product type: LCD TV Technology: TFT active matrix Diagonal size: 20 in Image aspect ratio: 4:3 Remote control type: Remote control (Infrared) Resolution: 640 x 480 Comb filter: 2D digital Sound output mode: Stereo Color: Silver frost ... View Review

Philips 20PF8946 - 20" LCD TV
ShortSpec: Product type: LCD TV Technology: TFT active matrix Diagonal size: 20 in Image aspect ratio: 4:3 Remote control type: Remote control (Infrared) Resolution: 640 x 480 Comb filter: 3D digital Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips 20PT6245 - 20" CRT TV
ShortSpec: Product type: CRT TV Technology: CRT Diagonal size: 20 in Image aspect ratio: 4:3 Remote control type: Remote control (Infrared) Comb filter: Digital Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips 24PT6341 - 24" CRT TV
ShortSpec: Product type: CRT TV Technology: CRT Diagonal size: 24 in Image aspect ratio: 4:3 Remote control type: Remote control (Infrared) Comb filter: Digital Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips 27PC4326 - 27" CRT TV
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Philips 37PF7321D - 37" LCD TV
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Philips 37PF9631D
Positives: Built-in backlighting can help reduce eyestrain; produced a deep color of black; uniform picture across the screen with wide viewing angle; attractive design. Negatives: Inaccurate color; only one HDMI input and no dedicated PC input; cannot change aspect ratios with HD sources; no independent input memories; side-mounted speakers increase width. Facts: With a built-in backlight, attractive looks, and a decent picture, the Philips 37PF9631D makes a case for spending a bit more. ... View Review

Philips 42FD9954
Positives: Stylish, futuristic appearance; impressive color decoding with no red push; high resolution. Negatives: No 2:3 pull-down in the video processing; no independent memory for each input; poor black-level performance. Facts: A stylish, high-resolution plasma, this Philips is hampered by so-so home-theater performance. Note: This product is part of the Philips FD9954 series. . ... View Review

Philips 42PF7320A
Note: This product is part of the Philips PF7320A (plasma) series. . ... View Review

Philips 42PF9631D
Positives: Reproduces deep color of black; relatively accurate initial color temperature; built-in backlighting can help reduce eyestrain; sleek design with glass-base stand. Negatives: False contouring visible in some scenes; inaccurate color decoding; cannot change aspect ratios with HD sources; no independent input memories; no dedicated PC input; relatively large. Facts: While we had some complaints about its picture quality, the Philips 42PF9631D's built-in backlight and sweet style will appeal to people who want something different. ... View Review

Philips 42PF9830A
Positives: Solid black-level performance for an LCD; video processing includes 2:3 pull-down; accurate primary colors; attractive styling; motorized swivel stand; built-in colored backlight. Negatives: No independent memory per input; color decoding accentuates red slightly; no dedicated PC input. Facts: The Philips 42PF9830A is one of the best-performing LCDs we've reviewed, although it still doesn't rival the better plasmas at this size. ... View Review

Philips 42PF9831D
Positives: Unique lighting fully surrounds the screen and can help reduce eyestrain; eye-catching design; slick remote; full feature package including CableCard and picture-in-picture. Negatives: Expensive; active lighting can be distracting; much larger than most 42-inch flat-panels; reproduces relatively light blacks; below-average off-angle viewing; no independent input memories; lacks backlight control; no dedicated PC input. Facts: Ringed by glowing colored lights, the Philips 42PF9831D definitely dares to be different, but its high price and not-so-glowing picture quality reduce its appeal. ... View Review

Philips 42PF9966
Note: This product is part of the Philips PF9966 series. . ... View Review

Philips 42PF9996
Positives: Attractive high-tech look; accurate color decoding; solid black-level performance for an LCD flat panel; Ambilight looks cool. Negatives: Extremely expensive; no 2:3 pull-down in the video processing; no independent memory per input; Ambilight adversely affects onscreen color perception; scales 720p sources incorrectly. Facts: This extremely expensive set includes a unique backlight, but its picture quality was the most pleasant surprise. Note: This product is part of the Philips PF9996 series. . ... View Review

Philips 50PFP5332D - 50" plasma TV
ShortSpec: Product type: Plasma TV Technology: Plasma (PDP) Diagonal size: 50 in Image aspect ratio: 16:9 Remote control type: Remote control (Infrared) Resolution: 1366 x 768 Supported DTV Resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i Comb filter: 3D digital Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips 50PL9126D - 50" rear projection TV
ShortSpec: Product type: Rear projection TV Technology: DLP DLP, Projection Diagonal size: 50 in Image aspect ratio: 16:9 Remote control type: Remote control (Infrared) Resolution: 1280 x 720 Supported DTV Resolutions: 720/60p Comb filter: 3D digital Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips 60PL9200D - 60" rear projection TV
ShortSpec: Product type: Rear projection TV Technology: DLP DLP, Projection Diagonal size: 60 in Image aspect ratio: 16:9 Remote control type: Universal remote control (Infrared) Resolution: 1280 x 720 Supported DTV Resolutions: 720/60p Comb filter: 3D digital Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips BDH5021V - 50" plasma panel
ShortSpec: Product type: Plasma panel Technology: Plasma (PDP) Diagonal size: 50 in Image aspect ratio: 16:9 Remote control type: Remote control Resolution: 1366 x 768 Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips BDS4241V - 42" plasma panel
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Philips Cineos 55PL9774 - 55" rear projection TV
ShortSpec: Product type: Rear projection TV Technology: Projection Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) Diagonal size: 55 in Image aspect ratio: 16:9 Remote control type: Universal remote control (Infrared) Resolution: 1280 x 720 Comb filter: 3D-Y/C digital Sound output mode: Stereo Note: This product is part of the Philips PL9774 series. . ... View Review

Philips Magnavox 15MF605T - 15" LCD TV
ShortSpec: Product type: LCD TV Technology: TFT active matrix Diagonal size: 15 in Image aspect ratio: 4:3 Remote control type: Remote control (Infrared) Resolution: 1024 x 768 Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips Magnavox 20MF200V - 20.1" LCD TV
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Philips Magnavox 42MF130A - 42" LCD TV
ShortSpec: Product type: LCD TV Technology: TFT active matrix Diagonal size: 42 in Remote control type: Remote control (Infrared) Supported DTV Resolutions: 480i (via Component sockets), 480p (via Component sockets), 720p (via Component sockets), 1080i (via Component sockets) Sound output mode: Stereo ... View Review

Philips Magnavox 50MF231D - 50" plasma TV
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Philips Magnavox MT 133S - 20" CRT TV
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