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Review summary of Philips PF9831 Series LCD HDTV (37",42")
avreview.co.uk Professional Review.
Philips 42PF9831D
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There are far too many other features on this TV for us to cover here, but highlights are ClearLCD, Pixel Plus 3 HD, and a spectacular array of connections. ClearLCD is a new backlight/processing system designed to tackle LCD's twin problems with black le
There are far too many other features on this TV for us to cover here, but highlights are ClearLCD, Pixel Plus 3 HD, and a spectacular array of connections. ClearLCD is a new backlight/processing system designed to tackle LCD's twin problems with black le
QuickTake:
Pros: Mostly sensational pictures, stunning design, amazingly flexible connections, features galore, great sound
Cons: The design is rather large and imposing if you prefer your TVs subtle, and the price is 'challenging'
cnet.com Professional Review.
Philips 42PF9831D Reviews
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Review Verdict: 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.
Review Verdict: 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.
QuickTake:
Pros: 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 ;
Cons: 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 ;
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Philips 42PF9831D
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HD Ready 42-inch LCD TV with new Ambilight Surround and ClearLCD technologies
Review Verdict: Philips' new ClearLCD technology takes big-screen LCD picture performance to a new level, especially with high definition. That this picture prowess is joined by a stunning design and a seemingly endless feature count is just the icing on a particularly s
HD Ready 42-inch LCD TV with new Ambilight Surround and ClearLCD technologies
Review Verdict: Philips' new ClearLCD technology takes big-screen LCD picture performance to a new level, especially with high definition. That this picture prowess is joined by a stunning design and a seemingly endless feature count is just the icing on a particularly s
QuickTake:
Pros: Picture quality ; design ; the Ambilight system ; connectivity ; audio ; features ;
Cons: Occasional artefacting ; steep price ;
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Philips 42PF9831/69 LCD TV Review - LCD TVs
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A very stylish LCD television that has the image quality to match its aesthetics.
A very stylish LCD television that has the image quality to match its aesthetics.
QuickTake:
Pros: Beautiful design, Ambilight feature, Expensive, No integrated digital tuner, PC connectivity problems
Cons: Expensive, No integrated digital tuner, PC connectivity problems
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Philips 42PF9831 (42-inch LCD)
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A very stylish LCD television that has the image quality to match its aesthetics.
A very stylish LCD television that has the image quality to match its aesthetics.
QuickTake:
Pros: Beautiful design ; Ambilight feature ;
Cons: Expensive ; no integrated digital tuner ; PC connectivity problems ;
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Philips 42PF9831D
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We've tested a few of Philips's Ambilight-imbued TVs over the last couple of years, including models such as the 42PF9830A LCD and the 42PF9630A plasma, but we've never been sold. The idea says that a set of lights that illuminate the area behind the TV--
We've tested a few of Philips's Ambilight-imbued TVs over the last couple of years, including models such as the 42PF9830A LCD and the 42PF9630A plasma, but we've never been sold. The idea says that a set of lights that illuminate the area behind the TV--
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Philips 42PF9831D
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Philips has had an uphill battle convincing the "experts" that Ambilight is truly a feature worth paying attention to, yet they keep fighting. This time around however,...
Philips has had an uphill battle convincing the "experts" that Ambilight is truly a feature worth paying attention to, yet they keep fighting. This time around however,...
QuickTake:
Pros: Good picture quality ; lots of features ; stylish remote ; full ambilight ;
Cons: Quirky auto-picture settings ; no 1080p support, only one coaxial input ;
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Philips 42PF9831
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Review Verdict: While fairly bulky, the 42PF9831 is an excellent panel with high performance in SD and HD.
Review Verdict: While fairly bulky, the 42PF9831 is an excellent panel with high performance in SD and HD.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent picture quality in SD and HD, Innovative picture enhancement technologies
Cons: Mediocre PC performance, Bulky unit.
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Philips 42PF9831D 42-inch LCD TV
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Philips flagship model 42PF9831D 42-inch LCD TV is something a bit different for home cinema fanatics. Arriving in a box easily big enough for a 50-inch plasma screen is exciting enough, but not as su...
Philips flagship model 42PF9831D 42-inch LCD TV is something a bit different for home cinema fanatics. Arriving in a box easily big enough for a 50-inch plasma screen is exciting enough, but not as su...
QuickTake:
Pros: It looks fantastic, HD performance is excellent, a massive range of connectivity including HDMI, USB and Ethernet ports, HD up to 1080i
Cons: You really need HD to get the most from this LCD, it is quite, no 1080p support, expensive, fairly bulky
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 100 reviews of Philips PF9831 Series LCD HDTV (37",42") from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 178837 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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