Philips 42PF9831 LCD TV

Philips 42PF9831 LCD TV

Sudeep Naik, Oct 23, 2006 1400 hrs IST

The Philips 42-inch LCD TV is a beast that will surely grip the mind of any sane man.

Great build quality, 42-inch screen, Ambilight, Pixelplus, ClearLCD, DNM, Impressive picture and sound quality, High feel-good factor.

Too big and heavy for a 42-inch TV, No 1080p support, Very expensive.

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The boom in the LCD TV segment has prompted many manufacturers to launch their high-end models here in India as well. In effect, the kind of TVs that we used to see with dropped jaws in Hollywood movies or glam magazines, and imaginatively tag it as sci-fi are actually available and being sold at the store down the block.

The Philips 42-inch LCD TV is one such beast that will surely grip the mind of any sane man.

First Impressions

Even before you switch the Philips 42PF9831 ON, you know it's gorgeous. The first thing that catches the eye is its 42 inch (diagonal) screen. Of Course, there is more to it than meets the eye. It is surrounded by a thick black panel and a finish of glowing edges. An array of connectors at the back and on the side allows you to connect almost any imaginable A/V device to the TV.

And at 114 x 1279 x 872 mm (LxBxH), it looks superb whether wall-mounted or free-standing. But, 38 kilograms can be a little too much to handle, so be careful where you mount it.