 | Philips 32PFL6704D/F7 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
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Product Description
With the Philips 32PFL6704D 32 inch 1080p LCD HDTV experience brilliant performance with a breathtaking full HD 1080p, 120Hz display. Combined with HD Natural Motion and incredible surround sound from invisible speakers, this Flat TV ensures you¿re always part of the action. Pixel Precise HD brings picture quality to the next level with 69 billion colors. 120Hz Clear LCD creates extreme motion sharpness for clear and vibrant images even with fast on-screen motion. This TV is easy to connect and enjoy with four HDMI inputs with Easylink for a full HD connection.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #33951 in Consumer Electronics
- Size: 32 Inch
- Color: Black
- Brand: Philips
- Model: 32PFL6704D/F7
- Released on: 2009-04-01
- Format: CD
- Dimensions: 20.60" h x 30.00" w x 8.70" l, 25.80 pounds
- Display size: 32
Features
- 1080p resolution; ATSC / QAM / NTSC
- 48000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
- 2ms response time
- Pixel Precise HD for extremely sharp and clear pictures
Customer Reviews
Guinea pig?
Buying this Philips makes me feel like a bit of a pioneer; there are
no reviews of this fairly new set ... at least any I could find.
Compared to other 32-inchers, the specs on the 32PFL6704D/F7 (who
names these things?) are pretty impressive given its price-point: 1080p,
120hz and a 2ms response time. Costco prices it at $599 -- about $200
below the MSRP, and about $100 below Dell and Amazon. (Put these specs
on a Sony or Samsung and you'll pay about $900, even at the online
discounters.)
Setup was breezy, and the side-by-side picture quality tool that
confronts you on the first boot-up seems pretty handy. You're asked to
pick a side of the TV that looks the best, and through a series of 5 or 6
screens the TV determines your preferences. It could be a gimmick,
though, because there's the usual array of color, sharpness, tint and
other tweaks in the options menu.
It took about two minutes for the internal tuner to snap up all the
HD-broadcasting stations in the Kansas City area using a simple set of
rabbit ears. It was pretty astounding to see a decidedly low-tech
antenna deliver HD content and end-run all the hype about needing an
HD-capable digital-tier from your cable monopoly. I'm only getting the
local affiliates, mind you, but still. (Of course, most HDTVs do this
these days, so it's not really something that makes this model stand
out.)
The picture is fantastic. Colors are crisp, fast-motion sports and
gaming are smooth, and I notice the difference between the 120hz refresh
rate and the 60hz on other sets. I think I understand why 1080p is lost
on a TV this small, but for the price I did well to get it, and I
suspect I'll notice a difference when I load up a Blu-ray disc.
Standard-def: I was pleasantly surprised that the set did a
reasonable job with my SD Tivo. I mean, yeah, it's a comparatively bad
picture, but it's watchable. I think many reviewers who hate on their
HDTV's ability to process SD content go a little overboard. (Or, maybe
I'm just good at managing my expectations.)
Gaming: The Xbox 360 looks stunning. No discernable lag. It's that
simple.
Sound: Read any review of Samsung, Sony, LG or other brands and
you'll get complaint after complaint about speaker quality. Flat-panel
sets just aren't big enough to house quality speakers. And out of the
box, the Philips defaults to the worst of two sound settings. I forget
what it's called, but I changed it to the better setting, and it sure
was a lot closer to the overcooked "incredible surround" promoted by
Philips. It's not incredible, and they know it, and you shouldn't expect
5.1 or even 2.1 -- but the on-board sound is no slouch. I can even pick
up a bit of faux-surround, and the settings include an equalizer that
you can use to tweak the highs and lows. Overall, I'm pleased.
I'll try to update this in the coming weeks. But these are my
initial impressions, and I hope it helps others who've been waiting for a
review on this one.
Best 32" 1080p HDTV
I don't normally write reviews for any of the products I purchase
but felt the need to say something about this TV which thus far has been
one of my most satisfying $500+ purchases. For starters, there are not
too many 1080p 32" TVs out there. Most are 720p and yet cost just as
much as this Philips, if not more. I am simply amazed with the quality
of the picture and even the sound from the rear facing speakers. My PS3
games look fantastic on this 120Hz screen. There are 4 HDMI inputs which
is plenty for many. All settings are a breeze to adjust. Cant go wrong
with this TV and thus far, Philips has not disappointed me as my DVD
player and several other components are from them also. No need to pay
the premium for Sony or Samsung.
It's a good tv, it's not a great tv
I purchased this set at costco for $[...] because the spec sheet
looked just amazing. Its got full hd resolution as well as 120hz, and
the set is by far the best looking flat screen tv. There's minimal
plastic around the screen, it's thin, and overall it's just a looker. So
very much better looking than the Panasonic and Samsungs of the same
size.
Looks aside, the tv picture is simply not as good as other 32 inch
tv's (and [...] agrees, they've reviewed the same model at 40in I
believe). For one thing, there's significant patches of flashlighting
all over the screen, most of which is on the upper left side. I suppose
this could have been just my unit, but it was so annoying that it had to
be returned. Flashlighting is basically patches of light when you're
viewing a black screen. Of course, this might not bother you if you just
watch regular tv, but if you're buying the set to watch movies or play
video games, you're going to see light patches when the scene is dark.
This drove me absolutely nuts.
Aside from the flashlighting issue, I have to agree with what other
reviewers wrote. It looks like there is too much light on people's
faces. I couldn't get rid of this even after going through the set up
and choosing darker resolutions etc. It looks like faces are glossy
whiteish, which also drove me nuts.
It's really not all bad though. First off, the tv has full HD, and
the colors, other than black, are absolutely vivid and beautifully
rendered. Also, at that price point, where else are you going to get a
1080p 120hz 32 inch with 2ms response time? I mean dollar for dollar,
this set is quite good. So, if you're not a gamer, and can live with
some of its flaws, the price is excellent and the set will fit your
needs. But if you're planning on hooking up the Ps3 to play games and
watch movies, etc. I think you'll be disappointed. I was. Hope this
helps!
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