1. 1920 x 1080p Resolution
2. Pixel Plus
3. 29,000:1 Contrast Ratio and 8ms Response Time
4. 3 HDMI, 2 Component, 1 S-Video Inputs
5. Anti-Reflection Coated Screen

Editorial Review :

1920 x 1080p full HD pixel resolution29000:1 dynamic contrast ratio16:9 widescreen aspect ratio5ms motion response500cd/m brightness Built-in analog/digital tuner (NTSC/ATSC/QAM)20 watt speakers and digital audio output3 HDMI inputs for easy full HD connectivityIncludes remoteSpecial handling fees apply

Customer Review :

Broken after 6-month and Philips refures the service. Do NOT touch !!!

We bought this 42" LCD Philips TV at Target 6-month ago. The model number is 42PFL3603D/27. The TV was working fine. It delivers good HD pictures and sound, but it broke down after 6-month of usage. The TV could not display the picture, but sound is still available. When TV is on, all we can see on the screen is the vertical stripes. The catalog calls out that this model is warranted for 1-year from the date of purchase at page EN41 of TV catalog.

Then we called to complain to Philips Consumer Lifestyle. Philips sent the contract service to our place to physically look at the TV. The final decision was "crack screen by damage and it is not covered under warrantee". This is actual false statement since we did NOT do anything related to the damage of our 6-month old TV.

The cause of this issue is NOT from impact damage. If there were an impact from outside (by us), the screen surface could have shown scratch, dent or impression. The outside surface is now pristine, smooth and showing no impact from outside whatsoever.

Bottom line: Philips is failure to honor service under the terms of warrantees to avoid replacement cost for defective TV. If you plan to use this LCD TV for more than 6 months, my advice is "DO NOT TOUCH THIS PRODUCT"


Rating :

It was good for about 5 days

Maybe I got a bad tv, but I don't know. All I've heard about these things is good things, but mine has been anything but. Right away I noticed this horrible fuzz sound, it would just happen, with no rhyme or reason, and I'd have to turn the tv off and back on to fix it. After a month or so of haggling I finally got that fixed. After getting the new board put in and turning the tv on the picture was very dim, and there has been nothing we can do to fix it, and like usual Philips is taking their sweet time doing anything about it. Oh well, maybe sometime this year it'll be fixed, but so far the problem has spanned 2 years, since it started right after I got it in November, and it's January and it's still not fixed. My warranty is only good for a year, so hopefully it's fixed before that anyway. All I can say is be cautious about what you buy, and keep all the boxes and packaging, cause you may have to return it. And don't trust the company when they say they'll make it right, cause they don't care, it's not their tv afterall, they just work there.

Rating :

Barely worth $300

I am extremely happy with this TV.
it says on a lot of sites that this TV has an 8ms response time, but when you look in the owners manual it says its 5ms.

I think watching SDTV on this TV is great. I work for the cable company, and that being said, I have seen A LOT of pricey/cheap whatever price range of TV, look like crap when it comes to standard def programing. its not really something you want to see after spending X amount of dollars on a new TV. this one pulls it off very well.
honestly its not spectacular, but it pulls it off very well.(and I have it in my bedroom sitting 5ft or less away from it)

I also have an upscalling DVD player(samsung) works great with it. but not ALL movies I watch get put into 1080P. like, I put in AC/DC Live at the Donington today, and it looks a little worse than my cable SD. but that's ok with me. I put in Batman: the Dark Knight. it looks F-ing amazing. I also checked out a couple other movies like Kung-Fu Panda and The Simpsons movie: they look great too.

as for games, I really have only played GTA:IV on it once and I was playing it with the AV cables rather than the HDMI/component(whatever 360 uses) and it looked ok. looked better on my SD tube tv than it does on this TV, but I am hoping to get the HD cables for my 360 soon.
if I am able to update this later, I will.

and for the HDTV: its great. picture looks better than it does in the store.
its too bad I only get 1080i off of cable, but it still looks amazing.
this TV is just flat out amazing for the price. this is worth more than I payed for sure.

now as for the title "be carefull what they give you in the store"
the model I asked for at the store (which was the TV I REALLY wanted was the 42pfl7403d) that one had the computer connection that I wanted on the back, 120Hz, 2ms response time, and 30W audio output. which is what I really wanted for the sports, action movies, and high speed games.
but honestly the 42pfl3603d is just perfect already, other than the computer connection I wanted.

there is no blurring when it comes to fast picture.
I love this TV. its great.

**UPDATE**
I picked up component cables for my 360 yesterday after I wrote this review.
after I plugged it in and checked it out, looked a little better, but still a little crappy. but after a few setting changes on the 360 and TV itself, it looked great. just as good as I thought it was going to be.
(I tested out GTA4 at full 1080p)
**UPDATE**
I have only had this TV for about a month at this point.
several white (large) dots have shown up randomly. I counted about 39 messed up pixels. they come and go, seems to show up more when I am watching HD. after about 20 minutes they may go back to normal and come back 20 minutes later. very annoying, I am returning this TV and getting a Samsung.

Rating :

Great TV!!

This TV far surpassed my expectations!! I scoured the market for the best features vs. price, and this TV could not be beat. Has HDMI, AV, Componant, coax, 1080p...everything you could ask for. Bright, vivid picture and color, no ghosting, HD looks great, SD looks as good as it can. This TV has autoscaling and Dynamic Contrast, but both can be disabled if you wish. I don't like my TV changing my settings on me.

It does NOT have VGA, however. That can easily be worked around though, seeing as how most computers today have HDMI out. Even if they don't, there are DVI to HDMI adapters..I have one and it works fine. Another thing thats missing is PIP, but who uses PIP??

The picture is great, brightness and contrast are easily adjustable and can be perfected with time and patience.

One thing I noticed was a slightly brighter spot in the top left corner, but only noticeable on dark screens. It's easy to ignore and you will probably only notice it if you nitpick like i do. Most won't even see it.

Bottom line: Unbeatable TV unless you want to double your price for improvements so small you probably won't even notice (which makes you wonder if they are even improvements in the first place).

Rating :

Bang for the buck

I spent a lot of time shopping for a quality HDTV and a reasonable price and finally settled on this one. Great contrast, brightness, sound, and design. Works well with directv. This is one of those purchases that leaves a lasting good feeling.

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1. HD 32-inch LCD with 1366 x 768 resolution
2. ATSC and QAM tuner receives over the air and unscrambled cable
3. Up to 8ms response time for clear, fast moving action
4. 25 Watts with BBE for powerful sound and great voice clarity
5. 4 HDMI inputs for full digital HD connection in one cable

Editorial Review :

Philips 32PFL5403D 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV with 4 HDMI inputs, combines a HD Ready display, Pixel Plus 3HD engine and fantastic invisible sound. With EasyLink, only one remote control is needed to operate main functionalities on this TV and connected devices. Experience brilliant design and powerful performance for years to come.

Customer Review :

A Very "Hawt" HDTV

I really like this TV. I got this Model instead of the 32PFL5403D/27. But this one has 4 HDMI inputs, the models i wanted has 2 HDMI inputs. Also it has 8ms response time, the other model had 4ms. But i really like this TV. Its an extremely attracting TV. Everyone complements on it's style. It's picture quality is great too, I use this TV for my PS3. The TV is very light weight, which is good. The remote is also light weight lol. The Tv can swirl left to right,which is good but not up and down. The surround is very loud on sound effects when turned on. But the speaking volume stays the same. The only thing i don't like, is that i have to clean the bezel around the screen, because it attracts dust very fast, i don't know why. But don't get me wrong i just clean it will cloth and it reflects so well as the picture, very clean and shiny.

Overall i wouldn't of preferred any other Tv.
EDIT: After 3months and 1 week, the tv screen scrambled and after so many tries it was concluded that the panel was faulty, and was advised to buy a new tv rather than spend $800 to fix it. My best advice is get extra warranty or buy in store, do no rely on the default 3 month warranty like i did. i actually ordered the 32pfl5403d/27 but was given this; 32pfl5403d/F7, whatever.

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Nice Set

I purchased this set for $499 at Sam's Club and it appears that I got a good deal. The picture is ultra crisp and the set itself looks great. My only complaint is there are no front mount speakers. The speakers run along the top. Because we were replacing an old television set, this will go into a cabinet. Because of the way the sound is, it gives a slight muffled sound, like its in a tunnel. We have mostly resolved it my moving the set all the way to the front. It's not perfect, but improved.

I also don't like the way the menu stays on for 3 seconds or so when you change the channel. It is useful the 1 time out of 100 that you want to know what is on that channel, but if you are channel surfing it is annoying.

My negative comments aside, I was very happy with the set. It is such a huge improvement from my old television I feel like I've gone from the stone age to the space age.

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1. 23-inch LCD TV; measures 24.2 x 18.6 x 9.2 inches (WxHxD) with base
2. 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, 500 cd/m2 brightness rating, and 450:1 contrast ratio
3. 3D comb filter eliminates cross-color, cross-luminance and dot-crawl distortion
4. Inputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 2 component, 1 DVI, 1 VGA, 1 RF
5. Two stereo speakers, 5 watts apiece (10 watts total)

Customer Review :

Great LCD monitor, good TV

I have owned this machine for more than 1 year. I use this machine as both extended monitor of my laptop and TV. As a computer monitor, the picture is crystal, especially when I watch the photos taken with my Nikon D40 on it. The pictures are well reproduced with the original color, very sharp and saturated comparing with LCD monitor of my laptop and other CRT monitor. The reason I give it 4 star is that it's not a good TV, compared with my 14" DAEWOO CRT TV. I think this is due to the low contrast of this machine. However, for about $300, it's a great deal!

Rating :

Not a Horrible TV

I have had this TV for 2 years and find that it was not a horrible purchase. The picture is excellent when playing DVDs, but somewhat grainy with regular cable (a problem with other TVs as well). The remote is tiny and it is next to impossible to see the buttons in low light (so buy a new remote. . .). The channel images on the screen are also too small and the time delay when switching channels requires patience. The worse part of the equation is the volume. As others have said, the volume on setting "1" is too loud. Guess it is good for the price, but I wouldn't buy again.

Rating :

Good picture poor volume controll

I bought this TV for use in my bedroom some time ago. The TV has a great picture but from level 1-10 on the sound there is no change in volume which is a nuisance. At this sound level the TV is hard to fall asleep too and forget it if you don't set the timer and an infomercial comes on in the middles of the night because it's going to wake you up.

My only other complaint is turning on and off the TV. If you turn the TV off using the button on the TV you can't turn it back on with the remote. To me this is very strange and took a little getting use to but now it's not a big deal.

I have had my TV for almost 2 years and use it in the kitchen now because the of the volume issues but over all it has been a good TV.


Rating :

Thank Goodness I purchased Extra Warranty Protection!!!

Purchased a REFURB through ebay slightly over 1 year ago (Jan 2008) and decided to purchase an additional warranty(square trade). I paid about $350 + shipping for the TV and was very pleased until December 2008 when I went to turn it on one day and NOTHING! I have no idea what the problem was & cannot imagine what led to it~ The TV was wall mounted (by contractor), NOT hooked up to cable,as I used a simple antenna, and I did have a DVD player connected to the TV. Filed a claim with warranty provider & the TV was repaired & sent back to me. I tried 3 different times to call and find out what the problem had been but was never able to get an answer. Seems to be working fine but I'm keeping my fingers crossed since the warranty has expired!!

Rating :

No Digital Tuner! No HDMI, but also not a lot of $$$, either.

I received this item as a shelf pull from a Big Box store, and immediately noticed the large sticker on the base telling me that it's only got an analog tuner so it won't be able to get an over air signal after Feb of whenever, so if you're looking for a digital tuner, look elsewhere.
Anyway, I agree with the others on the volume issue, it's rather loud at the 1 setting on the volume, especially when I'm trying to go to sleep, but it's not a deal breaker, and is easily adjusted by using the volume control on your input devices (you might be surprised to know that many cable boxes and DVD players have their own volume controls)
The picture is great, and it makes a more than appropriate bedroom TV, if you can tweak the volume controls a little.

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2. Pixel Plus 3 HD to vivid high resolution picture performance
3. 1356 x 768p resolultion
4. Dual HDMI input and also CVI and S-Video inputs
5. USB connect to play music files or digital pictures

Editorial Review :

Philips 37" LCD, Widscreen HDTV, Pixel Plus 3 HD for vivid HD resolution, Built in ATSC/Qam tuner, 1366 x 768p resolution, Virtual Dobly Surround Sound for theater like sound experience, Swivel stand, USB connect for easy multi-media playing, 2xHDMI, CVI and S-Video inputs.

Customer Review :

Two Thumbs Up

This TV is the dogs bollocks! In the few weeks that I've had this TV I've tested a lot of its features. I've used the HDMI, USB, component, S-video, composite and antenna inputs, all of which produced good images for their respective formats.

I like the design because the high gloss black around the screen looks really cool. It's pretty thin and weighs about 60lbs. The fact that the screen swivels on a stationary base is helpful when you're plugging things into the back. The USB, composite and S-video inputs are all on the side so you don't need to move the screen for things that may be only connected temporarily.

The coolest thing about this TV is the USB port. I plugged in a flash drive with some digital camera images and was very impressed by how well they appeared on screen. This TV took my 6-megapixel digital camera images and made them look like I was watching HDTV. After using the USB port for pictures and MP3s, I wondered why it didn't also read video files.

The TV has an automatic mode that changes the aspect ratio according to what's on screen. This function can be useful when widescreen HD programs switch to full screen commercials. But this can be annoying when a program has a very dark shot with no light on the extreme sides of the screen. But this automatic function can be turned off, so it's no big deal. This also TV has 1:33, widescreen, zoom and superzoom aspect ratios.

It also produces pretty good sound. The HDMI inputs sound noticeably better than the (right/left) stereo inputs. I haven't used the digital coaxial output and I don't think many stereos today have a digital coaxial input.

This TV displays high def signals as well as any TV I've seen and I'd definitely recommend buying one of these.

Rating :

What an exceptional television

I have had this tv for 2 weeks and am totally satisfied with it. It was simple to set up, had it up and going in less than 15 minutes. Loved the fact that the first time I turned it on, a tutorial came on instantly to set it up. How simple! I purchased mine refurbished at an incredible price, and it came to me like brand new.... not a scratch on it!
The blacks on it are exceptional. I use an over the air Philips HD antenna with it and I am amazed with the quality. It looks like every bit of high quality that you see on display sets at high end electronic stores that use 1080p digital feeds to impress.

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Philips 37" lcd television

Purchased Philips 37PFL - very satisfied with both the quality of picture
and sound. Great product

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just stopped working- cost for the part to repair $900!

Got the Phillips 37PF7320A in 2006. Never that impressed with the picture to begin with.
Than one day, just wouldn't turn on. No picture, no sound, no nothing.
The power light indicator comes one, followed by a pattern or red flashing lights (1-4)that repeats itself. Of course, the manufacture's warranty was expired. So paid the $100 to have a repair technician come look at it, and was told that the SA board needed to be replaced...a $900 part. So dissapointed, and will not be buying a Phillips TV ever again.

Rating :

Stunning Picture

I purchased our Philips 37" HDTV as a demonstrator model off a Target shelf where it had been operating non-stop for 12 hours a day, every day for two years. Looking at the wall of HD TV models on display including Sony, Olevia, Magnavox, and others the Philips picture stood out as clearer, sharper, and more vivid. We've had it for two months now and it continues to provide stunning pictures and decent sound. An HDMI cable improved the picture only very slightly over standard 3-cable sets (possibly due to mediocre quality of cable provided signal). Best surprises - easy swivel stand, USB port, side mount inputs. Biggest disappointment - learning curve to disable automatic picture adjustments which disrupt viewing experience. This is our second HD TV - vastly superior to our previous Samsung, and I'd buy it again over a comparable Sony Bravia.

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2. Universal fits 32" to 63" LCD and Plasma Tv's
3. Tilt Feature: -15°
4. Weight capacity: 165 lbs
5. High Quality Wall Mount for your Home

Editorial Review :

This is Angle Adjustable Wall Bracket for LCD Plasma. This Flat Wall Mount supports any 32" to 63" flat panel screen and plasma TVs up to 165 lb weight. The slim wall plate keeps the screen close to the wall for a very discreet installation that is perfect for boardrooms, digital signage, or home theaters. The mount includes simple to align brackets and a unique wall plate that can be mounted to a single wood stud, two wood studs, or concrete. Easy to install. High Quality Toughened Steel,Scratch resistant surface,Silver Finish. Tilt adjustment system offers either fixed 0 degree position or fixed 15 degree downward tilt. Fits most large flat panel plasma and LCD TVs 32-65". Supports up to 165 lbs / 75 kgs. Mounting bolts and screws included. Fits to 32~63inch

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