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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs RCA L40FHD41
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13.Vs Panasonic TC P42S1
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14.Vs Sony KDL 40S5100
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
Philips 42PFL3704D/F7
This review is organized into 18 pages
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Tour & Design
Introduction
The Philips 42PFL3704D/F7 is an entry-level TV with a mid-range price. At almost $1000, we weren’t very impressed with the TV. It seemed to have a hard time dealing with color. The gamut was off, the color temperature fluctuated wildly, and color representation isn’t great.
The 42PFL3704D/F7 is currently available for $930, but we’d recommend waiting for a sale.
Comparisons
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Editorial Note: This is a review of the Philips 42PFL3704D/F7. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the 3000 series. The 3000 series includes the following models: 42PFL3704D/F7 and 47PFL3603D. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Tour & Design
Photos of the Philips 42PFL3704D/F7 Read More... |
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Blacks & Whites
Decent black level, contrast, and screen uniformity. Greys aren't represented nearly as well as they should be. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Colors were a bit grainy, and color temperature was all over the place. Read More... |
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Motion
Some issues with blurring and artifacting. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Not a very reflective screen. Very shallow viewing angle. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Philips 42PFL3704D/F7 Read More... |
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Remote Control
Fits well in hand, buttons are a good size. Not universal, looks cheap. Read More... |
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Connectivity
3 HDMIs. Otherwise, port selection is limited. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Good audio for a set of built-in speakers. Very simple menu. The menu doesn't give you much access. Read More... |
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Formats & Media
Supports 1080p. Picture and music playback. Photo viewer is very basic. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Not particularly expensive. Not the cheapest LCD we've reviewed. Read More... |
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Vs RCA L40FHD41
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Vs Panasonic TC P42S1
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Vs Sony KDL 40S5100
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Philips 42PFL3704D/F7. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the 3000 series Read More... |
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Ratings & Specs
See all the scores for the Philips 42PFL3704D/F7. Read More... |
Part 18
Comments
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