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The 7400 Series from Philips is their 2008 high-end line of high-definition LCD televisions and feature a 1080p native resolution with 120Hz refresh rate. While most high-end televisions from competing manufacturers incorporate the 120Hz refresh rate, Philips has the lowest marketed response time with 2ms. Whether this response time means anything when the set is in your home remains to be seen. The 7400 series is a step up from the 5600 series with its 120Hz processing. Alongside this added feature is a refresh rate and response time, as well as more powerful speakers. The other notable difference is the use of the Perfect Pixel 3 processing engine which Philips markets as being noticeably more advanced than the Pixel Pure technology found in the less expensive lines.
MSRP $1,579 - $2,300
Release date April, 2008
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Specs
- 1080p native resolution
- 2ms response time
- 500 cd/m2 brightness
- 29,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- 4 speakers (including 2 subwoofers) at a total of 30 watts
- Pixel Plus 3 processing engine
- Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 3, Composite x 2, S-Video x 2, USB in
Perfect Pixel 3 - Found only on the high-end lines, Philips claims this is their most advanced processing technology. The claim is that by analyzing surrounding pixels various image problems such as compression artifacts and noise can be reduced.
Speaker system - There are four speakers total, two being regular speakers and two being subwoofers located on the bottom of the set for improved bass response.
Models
The naming convention of the 7400 series is: Philips xxPFL7403D/27 where xx are replaced by the display size
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Philips 47PFL7403D/27
• Philips 47PFL7403D/27 47-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
• 47PFL7403D/27 47" LCD TV
UPC: 609585145269
EAN: 0609585145269
MPN: 47PFL7403D/27
Philips 52PFL7403D/27
• Philips 52PFL7403D/27 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
• 52PFL7403D 52" LCD TV
UPC: 609585145306
EAN: 609585145306
MPN: 52PFL7403D/27
Competitors
Philips 7400 Series is ranked 11th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $2,000 - $2,000
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Sony picture quality
- DLNA support for streaming media
- 1080p/60Hz support over component and HDMI
- Next generation Bravia engine
Cons
- DLNA support is limited to pictures and audio
- Unattractive design
Philips 7400 Series
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Sony Bravia Z Series
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MSRP $1,699 - $2,799
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Handles 60p content through both HDMI and component inputs
- 4 HDMI inputs
- Small bezel/frame
Cons
- Has a sparkle problem, when viewing content sparkles randomly happen, big problem, Sony says it's normal
- No DLNA support
- No wide color gamut CCFL
Philips 7400 Series
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Sony Bravia W4100 Series
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MSRP $1,500 - $2,000
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 24p True Cinema with 120 Hz refresh rate
- Fantastic black levels, comparable to high-end plasma
- 4 HDMI inputs
Cons
- 32" does NOT feature 120 Hz refresh rate
- 37" is also only 60Hz
- 1080p isn't useful at this size
Philips 7400 Series
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Sony Bravia XBR6 Series
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MSRP $2,700.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- Very slim bezel
- Great quality panel proven in Series 6 and 7 sets
- Wide variety of digital format compatibility
Cons
- price is way too high
- None so far
- Still a glare on the screen. Use in room with little or no lighting. Excellent for use in controlled lighting evironments.
Philips 7400 Series
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Samsung 8 Series
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MSRP $1,500 - $2,500
Released May, 2008
Pros
- Clear Frame 120Hz mode works better than competitors for film content
- Good price/performance
- Four HDMI inputs
Cons
- Lacks extra features like streaming media
Philips 7400 Series
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Toshiba Regza XV540 Series
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MSRP --
Released May, 2008
Pros
- Ridiculously thin
- Wide viewing angle
- Sleek design
Cons
- Limited video/audio input options
- Very expensive
- No tuners
Philips 7400 Series
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Hitachi 1.5 Series
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MSRP $2,599 - $8,000
Released February, 2008
Pros
- Deep black levels
- Great color output
- Speakers are detachable
Cons
- A little banding (compared to other manufacturers)
- Doesn't do 5:5 pulldown for film content
- Not the loudest output from its built in speakers
Philips 7400 Series
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Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
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MSRP $2,000 - $3,200
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Super thin bezel looks great
- Well priced
- No soap opera effect with 120Hz "film" mode
- No false contouring
- Great black levels
Cons
- Relatively few "premium" features such as digital media support
Philips 7400 Series
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Toshiba Cinema Regza XF550U Series
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MSRP $1,499 - $1,899
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Competitively priced
- Advanced features comparable to top of the line sets from other manufacturers
- 4 HDMI inputs
Cons
- DD 5.1 not working through HDMI (support says it should but not sure, tried Blu-Ray and XBOX360)
- HDMI port 2 does not support sound
- Have to aim the remote just right
Philips 7400 Series
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Vizio XVT Series
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MSRP $350 - $2,699
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 120 Hz refresh rate and 4 ms response time
- 4 HDMI inputs
- Great black levels
Cons
- Doesn't have an LED backlight.
- Ugly remote control
- Picture-in-Picture support only for analog signals
Philips 7400 Series
33%
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Samsung 6 Series (2008)
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May 27, 2008
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Pros
- Attractive styling
- High-end features for a budget price
- Very fast response time
- Great black levels
Cons
- HDMI handshake issues
- Infrequent random resets
- Audio can be flaky and cut out
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August 30, 2008
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- Attractive styling
- High-end features for a budget price
- Very fast response time
- Great black levels
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May 14, 2009
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- High-end features for a budget price
- Very fast response time
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December 15, 2008
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- firmware fixes the problems
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- High-end features for a budget price
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