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Philips 32PFL5403D/27 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV | 
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| Brand: Philips
Category: CE
List Price: $849.99
Buy New: $521.80
You Save: $328.19 (39%)
New (1) Refurbished (4) from $482.66
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 31903
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Display Size: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 40
Dimensions (in): 36 x 24.7 x 9.7
MPN: 32PFL5403D/27
Model: 32PFL5403D/27
UPC: 609585154780
EAN: 0609585154780
ASIN: B0017OAQDY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1366 x 768p Resolution | | • | 4,000:1 Contrast Ratio | | • | 4ms Response Time | | • | 2 HDMI, 2 Component Video Inputs, 1 S-Video Input | | • | ATSC NTSC & QAM Tuner |
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Product Description
Style and performance meet in one complete experience. Combining a HD ready display, Pixel Plus HD engine and fantastic invisible sound, this Flat TV provides brilliant design and powerful performance for years to come. come.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
Absolutely the best HDTV for the price March 29, 2009
Veruca (Brooklyn, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I did a tremendous amount of research before I bought this HD, including scouring amazon customer feedback, CNet, and Consumer Reports, and so far, after three weeks, the Philips has lived up to the great reviews. The picture is terrific, it's easily customizable without being a brain-teaser and set-up was a breeze. It also glossy and sleek, while the screen is thankfully glare-free. I do really, really, really wish it came in white, though. Overall, you can't find a better HDTV for the price.
Unlike other reviewers, I find the sound fine despite the speakers being in the back but then, I've kept mine on the stand about 18 inches from the wall and not tucked in a media cabinet. I agree that the remote should have some sort of backlighting b/c until you memorize the buttons you'll need a flashlight to adjust format, sound, etc...
A couple of general buying tips: despite what manufacturers and reviewers may tell you, 32" is a perfectly sized TV for the living room. My general viewing range is about 10-12 feet and I wouldn't want a TV any larger. Also, don't waste your money on 1040p for TV's less than 40"--the higher resolution doesn't register at the smaller sizes. Reputable reviewers say that 720p ( like the Philips) is exactly as good for 32" and I agree.
Oh and one other thing: To take advantage of HD I hiked over to my local cable provider's payment center and replaced my two year old digital cable box with an HD digital box. It's free and totally worth the trouble. You'll get better HD features, channels, and flexibility of resolution.
 Digital is overrated. February 19, 2009
Adrienne C. Connolly (Arlington, VA United States)
This TV looks very nice but has terrible sound quality. We have tried to change the settings without success. It can be incredibly loud, yet we have difficulty hearing words. This is frustrating. We do not receive cable at our house but have a roof antenna that is very effective. We have noticed however that the image becomes pixelated and will freeze occasionally in severe weather.
Very good TV for the money January 17, 2009
R. Shaw (Charleston)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased this tv from a club for $488 after reading reviews on Amazon.com and Consumer reports. I set the TV up in my bedroom, and it actually may be a little large for that room as the picture looks better if you are at least 6 feet away.
I have only regular cable in this room, no HD box. Some of our local channels are full-time HD now, and those channels have a much better picture. I hooked up our HD cable box just to see if there was a difference in picture and it was GREATLY improved over just straight cable connection. Still, the picture is clear and the sound, while coming from the back, is very clear...just be sure to keep away from the wall at least 6 inches so you have the bounce of sound.
I am very happy with this TV and would NOT be happier if I had spent $200 more on a Sony or Samsung. This TV won't "blow you away", but if you want a great picture with no "frills" in a small room, this is the one to buy.
 Exellent TV for the bedroom. January 12, 2009
Lisandro Grullon (New York, NY)
This is a great TV, I ordered from Dell at about $600. I love the style of the glass interface and the ability to connect multiple devices to it. It comes with 4 HDMI inputs to plug the receiver, PS3, Blueray player and Cablebox. The picture quality is amazing even thgouh it is not 1080P, yet it can do 1080i with the appropriate equipment. Very nice TV for the price.
Would buy again! Does as promised. January 8, 2009
A. Plomp (Washington DC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
TV does exactly what it promises. QAM tuner gives unscrambled HD local channels without extra cost (on Comcast). This is our third Philips flat panel and I would buy a fourth. Just too bad it does not have Ambilight.
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