Typical price: £1,940
What is it: High-definition LCD TV with 1080-line screen and Ambilight
What we think: Small flaws aside, this is a stunningly good LCD TV
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 October 2006
Tags: Philips, Philips 37PF9731D, hi-def, home cinema, noise
We like:
Excellent picture quality; 1080-line resolution; stylish design; features galore
We don't like:
Rubbish video streaming; green line in 1:1 pixel mapping; doesn't support 1080p
You might also need:
Sky HD box and subscription
CNET UK judgement:
There are minor moans here -- the green line at the top of the screen during 1:1 pixel mapping; the half-hearted approach to media streaming; the lack of 1080p support -- but none of these diminish the fact that this TV produces a gorgeous picture -- sharp, detailed, vibrant and largely free from motion artefacts
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NB: This review has been updated. See additional note at the end for more details. Continue Reading...
Philips 37PF9731D History
10 Nov 2006 in Reviews
Just when you thought it was safe to assume that any TV screen adorned with an HD Ready logo guaranteed complete high-definition support, the goal posts have moved. Let us put you in the picture with 'Full HD'...
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