Compare Prices : Philips 42PFL9732

Review summary: Watching any flat-panel TV-especially those that have not had their out-of-the-box brightness tamed-in total darkness can lead to eye strain. The best way to combat this is to put a so-called "bias light" behind the set, which shifts your eyes' ...

Verdict: The 47PFL9732D is a study in extremes. I really hate Ambilight when it's set to change color and brightness along with the picture, though I suppose there are many who will enjoy the light show. However, I love it when it's set to perform as a bias ...

Review summary: Philips always had the guts to be different. They have tried weird and funky designs to built-in backlighting. The Philips 47PFL9732D 47-inch HDTV, a 120Hz-equipped LCD, is another one of Philips innovations in its endeavor to be different. At first ...

Verdict: The Philips 47PFL9732D is an entirely black set with a lossy bezel around the screen and matte for the rest of the cabinet. At the bottom, you'll find a perforated area that emits sound from its speakers. The set includes a glass-topped swivel base ...

Pros: Accurate color temperature after calibration ; user-menu fine color temperature controls ; 120Hz mode lacks de-judder processing ; handsome styling with swivel stand ; ample connectivity with three HDMI inputs

Cons: Inaccurate primary and secondary colors ; poor off-angle viewing characteristics ; awkward menu system

Verdict: While a few picture quality issues keep the Philips 47PFL9732D out of the top tier, it's still a solid nonconforming HDTV.

Review summary: Philips had made a living daring to be different with its HDTVs, from funky designs to built-in backlighting. The 47-inch 47PFL9732D, the company's least expensive 120Hz-equipped LCD for the 2007 model year, is no different. Sure, its external ...