Philips 52PFL9632

Résumé : The 52-inch Philips Cineos 52PFL9632D models impresses, and not just with its Ambilight technology. It boasts plenty of connectivity and its 'Full HD' resolution means that every pixel of HD DVD and Blu-ray movies is on display. Feed it a diet of hi ...

Points forts : Excellent motion handling and black levels ; hi-def connectivity

Points faibles : No PC input ; 4:3 material often has to be stretched out

Conclusion : If big, beautiful hi-def pictures are what you're after, this 52-incher delivers the goods. Bold but realistic colours, strong black levels and the smoothest motion we've seen on an LCD, married with good connectivity and design, make this one of the ...

Résumé : You could see the light with Philips' Cineos 42PFL9632D. With Ambilight technology improving blacks and colours on the screen, you'll get a refined and detailed picture with this flat panel TV. Plus, you'll hear decent quality sound for day-to-day ...

Points forts : Picture quality ; sound quality, styling ; Ambilight

Points faibles : Price ; lack of PC input ; picture processing looks bad at times

Conclusion : The Philips Cineos 42PFL9632D is a great TV with superb picture quality and the addition of Ambilight -- if you like that sort of thing. Our only major complaint is that some of the picture processing distorts the otherwise excellent image quality

Récompense : Recommended!

Résumé : John looks at Philips' new Perfect Pixel Engine and comes away very impressed.

Résumé : Sexy looks, clever specs and the Ambilight system make this Philips 32-incher like no other at this price

Points forts : Does a lot of things very well. Exceptional depth to images. Styling and build are exemplary

Points faibles : Black levels and colour realism can be beaten by some rivals at this price

Résumé : philips 42pfl9632d ambilight tv review: A 1080p model with mutiple-mode Ambilight and anti-judder features, the 42PFL9632D performs well in movie mode.

Points forts : Ambilight modes suit movies, Simple, user-friendly set-up, Anti-judder features for smooth movement

Points faibles : Blacks are not deep and shadows lose details, Slight trail in movement scenes, Motion settings take some getting used to

Conclusion : This model uses Ambilight to subtly enhance rather than distract, and would be a good choice for those with plans to build a next-gen DVD library.