Typical price: £1,000
What is it: 32-inch, 1080p LCD TV with full Web access
What we think: Produces first-class picture and sound, and its online functions are much more than just a gimmick
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 29 July 2009
Tags: Philips, Philips 32PFL9604H, dynamic range, drivers, connectivity
We like:
Picture and sound quality are outstanding; it's got more features than we've had hot dinners; online functionality works surprisingly well; looks very attractive
We don't like:
Surfing the Internet isn't as easy as it is on a PC; no keyboard or mouse option is planned; steep price for a 32-inch TV; care needs to be taken with its picture settings
Also known as:
Philips 32PFL9604H/12
CNET UK judgement:
With the online functionality of most TVs currently leaving us underwhelmed, it's really great to find the Philips 32PFL9604H giving us the surfing freedom we crave. But significant though the 32PFL9604H's online features are, it's ultimately the TV's stunning picture quality that really inspires
Full review:
As part of Philips' flagship 9000 series, we'd expect the £1,000 32PFL9604H to be fully loaded with features and technology. But this 32-inch LCD TV actually surpasses expectations, thanks to Philips' ground-breaking decision to let you access the whole Internet, rather than just a customised section of it, as happens with rival 'online' TVs. Continue Reading...
Philips 32PFL9604H History
18 Aug 2009 in Reviews
People with small homes and those who want a set for their bedroom that isn't so large as to incite marital discord should probably invest in a 32-inch LCD TV. We've got the full picture on the latest models
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