| Introduction |
| 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: 52PFL3704D, 47PFL3603D, 47PFL3704D, 32PFL3504D, 22PFL3504D, 19PFL3504D. Read here for more details on series differences. |
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 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.
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Tour & Design |
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| Section |
The Good |
The Bad |
| Tour & Design |
Minimalist design |
Thick, glossy black bezel |
| Blacks & Whites |
Decent black level, contrast, and hungry. |
Greys aren't represented nearly as well as they should be. |
| Color Accuracy |
N/A |
Colors were a bit grainy, and color temperature was all over the place. |
| Motion |
N/A |
Some issues with blurring and artifacting. |
| Viewing Effects |
Not a very reflective screen. |
Very shallow viewing angle. |
| Remote Control |
Fits well in hand, buttons are a good size. |
Not universal, looks cheap. |
| Connectivity |
3 HDMIs |
Port selection is limited. |
| Audio & Menus |
Good audio for a set of built-in speakers. Very simple menu. |
The menu doesn't give you much access. |
| Formats & Media |
Supports 1080p. Picture and music playback. |
Photo viewer is very basic. |
| Power Consumption |
Not particularly expensive. |
Not the cheapest LCD we've reviewed. |
| Other Models in the 3000 Series |
| This is a review of the Philips 42PFL3704D/F7. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page. |
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19PFL3504D
19 inches |
32PFL3504D
32 inches |
47PFL3603D
47 inches |
52PFL3704D
52 inches |
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