Price range: £969.98
What is it: Premium, 37-inch, 1080p LCD TV
What we think: Pricey but it offers stunning pictures, loads of features, great sound quality and a beautiful design
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 October 2009
Tags: Philips, Philips 9000 (37PFL9604H/12), LED, wireless router, noise reduction
We like:
Attractive and unusual design; huge array of features; five HDMI ports; outstanding picture and sound quality; full Internet access
We don't like:
Expensive; more labour-intensive than most TVs
Also known as:
Philips 37PFL9604H
CNET UK judgement:
It may be expensive but everything about the Philips 37PFL9604H/12 -- from its metallic bodywork and impressive connectivity to its innumerable features and sublime pictures -- screams quality
Full review:
At a time when most TV makers are increasingly obsessed with reducing prices, it's a brave move indeed for Philips to be offering a 37-inch, 1080p LCD TV for around £1,100. After all, for roughly the same money, you could get yourself a 50-inch Samsung PS50B550 plasma set, and still have £200 left over for a Blu-ray player. But the 9000-series 37PFL9604H/12 isn't just expensive for the sake of it. Continue Reading...
Philips 9000 (37PFL9604H/12) History
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