Philips 52PFL7403D 27 52 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Perfect Pixel HD Engine offers the unique combination of ultimate sharpness, natural detail, vivid colors and smooth natural motion on all qualities of HD, standard TV signals and multimedia content, for high definition displays. Each pixel of the incoming picture is enhanced to better match the surrounding pixels, resulting in a more natural picture. Artifacts and noise in all sources from multimedia to standard TV and also in highly compressed HD content are detected and reduced ensuring that the picture is clean and razor sharp.The Full HD screen has the widescreen resolution of 1920 x 1080p. This is the highest resolution of HD sources for the best possible picture quality. It is fully future proof as it supports 1080p signals from all sources, including the most recent like Blu-ray and advanced HD game consoles. The signal processing is extensively upgraded to support this much higher signal quality and resolution. It produces brilliant flicker-free progressive scan pictures with superb brightness and colors.Philips invented HD Natural Motion to eliminate juddering effects that are visible with movie based picture content. HD Natural Motion estimates motion in the picture and corrects juddering movements in both broadcast and recorded movie material.120Hz Clear LCD creates extreme motion sharpness for clear and vibrant images even with fast on-screen motion.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Great… for those that don’t have a picky eye
We bought this TV against my better judgement, because of the price. The set itself is rather good looking, and the set-up is relatively a breeze. I can see that this brand and model are geared more towards people who aren’t to be bothered by complex features and advanced menu functions. I, however, am.
While this set may boast some of the same technologies as other, higher-quality sets, the technology isn’t quite the same. The 120 Hz HD “Natural Motion” feature just isn’t as refined as it is on other sets. But the worst is the HD “Pixel Perfect” feature that is supposed to make everything sharper. Unfortunately, this is like going into a remedial photo editing program and using the Sharpen Image tool about 5 times too many (if any of you have played around with editing your photos, you may know what I’m talking about). The result is that a lot of times, you get the dreaded “halo effect” around edges. Sometimes this benefits the picture with bolder, simpler images, but when there are lots of smaller details, this actually ends up making the picture worse. Pixel Perfect has actually made certain DVD text impossible to read. That’s completely unacceptable. I have to say that the contrast in this TV is pretty poor.
The one plus about this TV is that the sound system is OUTSTANDING. They are probably among the most powerful speakers ever to be mated to an LCD TV.
With all that said, this set will suit you fine if you just want a just-capable-enough set with a big picture and impressive sound, but those with a more discerning eye will definitely need to look somewhere else.
5 Stars Best value for money
I received 52PFL7403D/27 today and hooked it up to HD Satellite Dish and a new Blue-ray player.
I am really impressed by the quality of the picture, the clarity, fluidity (120Hz) and sound. I compared this extensively to the Bravia W series at Costco and found this to have better anti-reflective screen, better sound system and deeper blacks than the Sony. Also the 2ms response time is best in industry. I liked the simple and elegant GUI. The color setting wizard does an excellent job. The remote is simpler than others I have seen but I will soon be replacing it with my Logitech remote.
With my first (upscaled) DVD movie tonight I was shocked at how clear every thing looked and I have not even played a Blu-ray DVD yet. ESPN and other channels looked awesome too. The technology is unbelievable.
5 Stars Best Multisystem TV
Note that this TV will work with 110- 220V and with NTSC as well as PAL signal- thus this is a truly multisystem TV and that was a key criterion for me. I compared this also to the only somewhat multisytem TV on the market(Sharp) Additionally:
Positives:
1. VERY natural picture- people have mentioned the 3D effect in HD- it is true, you can actually feel the depth in the studio behind the newscaster. Natural skin tones – very comfortable on the eye. Sharp had a more “smudged” color feel
2. Decent SD. Since it is 52″ please do not sit nearer than 8 feet to view SD or you will be disappointed in any 52″ TV, but I think this TV does a good job on SD.
3. Very easy set up- no need to spend $ on professional calibration. The Sharp I had to keep calibrating again and again.
4. Enough inputs options. 4 HDMIs, 2 component, 1 S and 1 Composite, 1 USB. No computer input though unless use DVI
5. Comes with swivel stand
6. Great in bright light, although in high amount of sunlight the contrast gets washed out.
Negatives:
1. Digital natural motion and 120Hz don’t seem to make much of a difference for me. MAybe there is something to it- I am yet to see it clearly.
2. Picture gets grayer as you move away from the center of the TV. Sharp had less of an issue
3. Decent profile/ looks- simple black bezel, but Sharp is thinner and lighter and better looking though. This one is heavy- much more than Sharp
As for the Sony and Samsung enthusiasts, please go for them if you have the extra $, they definitely have a better picture and you should judge the price/ value equation. I had to rule them out as they are not Multisystem.
Finally I struggled a lot about Plasma vs. LCD (over >6 months actually), ultimately the weight, power requirement and bright light compatibility moved me in favor of LCD.
Godd luck!
5 Stars Best Hd i have ever seen
My phillips was stolen about a week ago
i “thought” i would get an upgrade by going with the 52″ sony Bravia
w4100 i was wrong wrong wrong my wife is very upset she had gotten used to the real life looking hd of the phillips and to downgrade to the bravia made us feel like we had bought a SD TV i want my phillips back
5 Stars Great tv and great price!!
We bought this TV from SAMS Club and it has the highest ranking of the most important features for LCD tvs; Resolution 33,0000 to 1, 2ms response, 120 hz, and a great price. I can’t stop talking about the “real life” picture. I feel as if I am standing on the sidewalk watching the action in a movie. The sports are crystal clear and no blurring. What a great picture!!!
