Typical price: £1,600
What is it: 42-inch 1080p LCD TV with Ambilight system
What we think: A very impressive high-end TV with a superb picture, excellent sound and the added bonus of Ambilight
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 August 2008
Tags: Philips, Philips Cineos 42PFL9703, inputs, noise, performance
We like:
Picture and sound quality; improved Ambilight; decent selection of inputs; attractive styling
We don't like:
Price; menus are a little ugly; remote control scroll wheel is a pain sometimes
Also known as:
9703
CNET UK judgement:
This is the most impressive Philips TV we've seen for some time. The picture and sound quality are both excellent and the Ambilight is an improvement over the older two strip version. It does add to the movie experience, although perhaps not enough to warrant the high price tag
Full review:
The Ambilight TVs are now pretty well known and although the concept of lighting the wall behind the TV isn't to everyone's taste, they're very well liked by many of the people who actually own one. Philips clearly believes in the technology too, and has continued to develop it with products such as Aurea taking Ambilight to a whole new level. Continue Reading...
Philips Cineos 42PFL9703 History
29 Jul 2008 in Crave
Philips 42PFL9703: 1080p LCD TV with multiple glowing bits
If you want to be immersed in your on-screen entertainment, you'll no doubt be keen to hear about Philips' new Ambilight TVs, which have a three-sided glowy goodness
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