Typical price: £2,200
What is it: 1080p LCD TV with LED backlight and Ambilight Spectra 2
What we think: A great TV with beautiful styling, fantastic sound and an innovative LED backlight
Average user rating
6.3
good
Average user rating from 3 users
Agree? Disagree? Write your own review of the Philips 42PFL9803
Philips 42PFL9803 user reviews
December 18, 2008
Posted by: duncanc
"Just shoot me now"
What I like:
PQ when camera isn't moving
What I don't like:
Image Judder in 1080p when camera moves
Review:
Have to update my previous review. The Image Judder in 1080p hasn't been fixed by firmware as of yet. It is caused by turning off 'Natural Motion' and make all 1080p material un-watchable.
So turn 'Natuarl Motion' ON i hear you all cry... Sadly this makes things even more un-watchable - 70mm film suddenly looks like HDV (Imagine The Shining looking like an episode of Neighbors!) Worse still, the processing somehow make movement seem speeded-up, like a Buster Keaton/Charlie Chaplin movie.
I'm hoping that enough complaints (there are an awful lot over at the AV Forum) will make Philips do something about this - fix it, or other full refunds). Otherwise, steer well clear until i let you know in another update that it's fixed.
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Do More with your Television
- How do I set up my TV properly?
- Do I need a TV with 1080i or 1080p?
- Choose the right gear for high definition
- Blu-ray and HD DVD: The facts
- Gear Envy: Apple TV
- How do I get more HDMI ports on my TV?
on Televisions
freesat iPlayer beta service imminent
It's not much of a secret that iPlayer was going to turn up on freesat at some point. The good news is, we now know there will be a beta program run at the end of November
More:
Latest Television Reviews
Philips 9000 (47PFL9664H/12)
Beautiful styling, superlative performance and an endless feature set make for a truly premium experience
Sony Bravia Z5800 (KDL-40Z5800)
Sony's first freesat set is one of the best-performing TVs we've seen from the company so far
Toshiba Regza SV (46SV685DB)
It's a very good TV indeed, but we're not convinced the price is justified
Samsung B7020WW (UE55B7020WW)
Could have been one of the best TVs we've seen were it not for the serious backlight inconsistency
