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Philips 42PFL3704D/F7 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV |  | Brand: Philips
Category: CE
Department: Televisions & Projectors
List Price: $899.99
Buy Refurbished: $549.95
as of 9/8/2010 08:23 MDT details
You Save: $350.04 (39%)
Refurbished (4) from $549.95
Seller: BigOutlet
Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 34632
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 42
Battery: 2 AA
Size: 42 inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 49.6
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 40.4 x 28.5
MPN: 42PFL3704D/F7
Model: 42PFL3704D/F7
UPC: 609585163782
EAN: 0609585163782
ASIN: B001LP6LPG
Release Date: April 1, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1080p resolution; ATSC / QAM / NTSC | | • | 29000:1 dynamic contrast ratio | | • | 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio | | • | 6.5ms response time | | • | Pixel Plus HD engine |
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Product Description
The Philips 42PFL3704D 42 inch 1080p LCD HDTV is designed for ease of use. This flat TV features modern design, 3 HDM connections with EasyLink, a powerful 1080p, and brilliant Pixel Plus HD engine. Pixel Plus HD is a picture processing technology and the result is superbly razor sharp pictures with incredible details and depth from any HD source. You can connect multiple HD sources such as an HD settop box, a Blu-ray player, and game console or digital camcorder. The new settings assistant personalization wizard guides you to personalized settings with unparalleled ease. Clearly the smart in total picture quality has never been easier.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 I bought cheap but was very impressed! July 19, 2009
Kev (East Tennessee, USA)
55 out of 59 found this review helpful
I did not buy this TV because I read reviews or studied the features. I bought it because Target had it on sale mid-June 2009 for around $750, when the only thing you can touch for that price is a Visio. I really wanted the VGA port feature (which this does not have), but couldn't find a TV equipped with one for under $1000. Since my PC DVI->HDMI adapter doesn't provide audio, I can *see* the computer, but must use different speakers. However, this is a "computer geek" problem that most people won't care about. I just want to watch Netflix on-demand, ok? :)
-- NOTE -- I have since discovered (by reading the manual LOL) that audio inputs on the back coordinate with HDMI and allow me to plug in the computer while using HDMI1 only. I got a 1/8" to RCA male adapter and I'm happy now! Computer on TV!! WITH AUDIO!!
Enough fluff... here's my review:
Picture: VERY nice. This TV is replacing the Toshiba Regza 42". My Regza had 15000:1 contrast... this one floors me with the 30000:1. It really is impressive how black is black and the colors POP. I only have an upsampling DVD, so I can't comment on anything beyond digital cable and DVD, which both look GREAT from 8-10 feet away
Sound: Very nice. This TV is louder than my last. Will I ever go beyond 50% volume? No. But my Toshiba would require the volume at about level 55 for some movies. This Philips typically doesn't go above 35. AND... this has an auto-volume feature that allows a very basic compressor/limiter to level your volume. When commercials come on... I kid you not, they are not NEARLY as annoyingly loud. I really like this feature. To clarify for the non-audio geeks, you conceivably can leave your volume in the same spot when the loud commercials come on, or when a movie suddenly has a dramatic moment. This feature levels out the audio. As a former recording-studio engineer, I find this a bit impure... but the benefits outweigh the audio purity gained by turning this feature off. Auto-volume is a GO!
Other features: Not many. This is a very basic TV... but is that a bad thing? I really never used the 15 different preset picture quality controls on my Toshiba. This TV has some presets and some color customs. I can play with the aspect ratio and some other stuff... but I really just plugged it in and left it as-is. I tried to find any practical features that really *did* anything and the audio is all I found. I say this as a positive, though. I really like the simplicity of this TV.
Ports: My Toshiba had 4 HDMI, this has 3. I think I'll cope, especially since my computer doesn't have audio via HDMI and is bound to become unplugged and placed elsewhere in the house. It has a USB port that claims to display pictures. I plugged in a few USB drives I have sitting around and it didn't do anything. This is a feature that most people won't really care about, me included. The manual describes certain compatability... either with number of characters or FAT / NTFS or some little fussy restriction. I personally believe that TVs shouldn't try to do computer functions and should just display a great picture. I believe this one does.
OVERALL:
I really can't get over how well the black tones look on this TV. I feel this was WAY more than a bargain-basement TV. I would not hesitate to buy this TV, provided the features match your needs. I have mine hanging on a TV stand so I can't speak for the included stand (it's still in the box), but I like the way it looks. The screen is dull-coat and not overly glossy. The bezel is obnoxiously glossy, but your eyes seem to forget it when the TV comes on. And just to reiterate... I LOVE the auto-volume leveling feature.
Greatest HDTV in it's Price Range!! May 9, 2009
C. Peterson (Atlanta)
21 out of 24 found this review helpful
After doing alot of searching for a HDTV, I choose this model and brand.
I orginally had purchased a Vizio 42inch 1080 HDTV for 699$, I then seen this tv at Target for the exact same size, most of the same specs, but some better!!!
I hooked up the Phillips HDTV, and I must say it is EXCELLENT! The picture is much clearer, the design is more stylish, remote control doesn't feel cheap or look cheap compared to most tv's in it's price range.
Great TV - Found Remote Code That Works May 22, 2009
Anya (Philadelphia)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
This television's picture is crisp and bright, and the sound is clear. Against the competition currently out there, I'd say this a great buy for your money.
For anyone experiencing problems programming their cable remote to work with this television, try placing a 1 before code 0054, meaning you should enter "10054". After extensive searching, this was the only code that actually worked.
Just an all around great tv! August 7, 2009
D. Centers (Zeeland, MI USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I purchased my tv about four weeks ago and love it! I had no troubles setting it up and customizing it. The picture is far better than I had anticipated and the sound is pretty good. Of course, when I run it through my surround sound system it's like sitting at the movies. I love this tv!! I only paid $750 for it making it one of the best buys of my life. If you want to enjoy an excellent television that is simple to use, this is it!!
GREAT TV September 12, 2009
A. Stuckey (Oakwood, IL)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
My husband and I have been looking at LCD HDTV's for months. We have looked both on line and in stores. After reading many reviews, I considered thIs Philips to be the perfect buy. Also doing additional reseach on his own, my husband approached me with his "perfect buy" which turned out to be the same tv.
We noticed on Amazon.com that this tv was on sale at Target for $699.00 with free shipping. After a quick trip to Target to physcially look at the quality of this tv, we found the $ 699.00 deal at the local Target store. We were so impressed with the quailty of this tv that we bought it.
The price was right ...the tv is GREAT quaility!!!
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