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Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D
The Philips 42PFL7432D is a 42" flat panel HDTV that features Philips' unique Ambilight technology. The set is a FullHD 1080p resolution LCD (liquid crystal display). Ambilight works by emitting soft colored lighting that matches what is displayed on the screen to ease the strain on your eyes. On this particular set, a 2-channel Ambilight system is used, which produces light on the left and right sides of the television.
MSRP $1,999.00
Release date April, 2007
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Other notable features of the 42PFL7432D is the incorporation of Philips Perfect Pixel HD technology. Philps claims their PPHD system enhances the overall picture of the display by analyzing each pixel and matching it with the surrounding pixels to reduce noise and produce a more vibrant color and image.
A USB connection is also included that lets you display pictures stored on a USB mass storage device or digital camera.
Inputs
- HDMI 1.2 x 3
- Component x 2
- S-Video x 2
- Composite x 1
There is also a 47" model that has very similar specifications: Philips Ambilight 47PFL7432D.
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Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D
• Philips 42PFL7432D 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Ambilight
• 42PFL7432D/37 42" LCD TV
UPC: 609585129399
EAN: 0609585129399
MPN: 42PFL7432D/37
Competitors
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D is ranked 5th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $1,099.00
Released August, 2006
Pros
- A lot of value for not much $$$
- Many different inputs (2 HDMI, 2 Component, VGA)
- Good black level reproduction for an LCD
Cons
- Visible edge enhancement that can't be bypassed
- No native support for 1080p resolution
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D
25%
vs.
Vizio L42
75%
MSRP $1,499.00
Released April, 2007
Pros
- Slick menu interface
- Very good picture quality
- Good standard definition performance
Cons
- 1 fewer HDMI input than average
- Reports of "clouding" issues where brightness is uneven across the screen
- More expensive than average
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D
33%
vs.
Sony KDL-40S3000
67%
MSRP $2,499.00
Released July, 2007
Cons
- Green glow on dark(black) objects on screen.
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D
33%
vs.
Sony KDL-40W3000
67%
MSRP $1,999.95
Released June, 2007
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- No motion blur which plagues many LCD sets
- Solid reliability
- Picture processing technology is very advanced
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs (many modern tvs have 3 or more)
- No PC input
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D
33%
vs.
JVC LT-42X688
67%
MSRP $1,800.00
Released March, 2007
Pros
- Decent price (few hundred $ cheaper than Sony)
- Wide color gamut (90+%)
- Easy to use interface/menus
- Stable sound keeps commercials from blaring
Cons
- No DVI input
- Only one Antenna jack. So you can't hook up an antenna and cable at the same time.
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D
50%
vs.
Toshiba REGZA 42HL167
50%
MSRP $1,399.00
Released April, 2007
Pros
- Very good picture quality
- Little to no image blur
- A lot of video inputs
- Dynamic backlight makes for great black levels
Cons
- No picture-in-picture capabilities
- Poorly calibrated out of the box
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D
67%
vs.
Toshiba Regza 42HL67
33%
MSRP $2,000.00
Released April, 2007
Pros
- Deep black levels for an LCD
- Accurate color reproduction
- 15,000 dynamic contrast ratio
- Good balance of quality and price (value)
Cons
- Glossy screen can reflect ambient light
- Bulky design
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D
67%
vs.
Samsung LN-T4065F
33%
MSRP $2,499.00
Released April, 2007
Pros
- Goood connectivity options
- Good picture adjustment options
Cons
- Poor black level performance
- Below average viewing angle
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D
75%
vs.
LG 42LB5D
25%
Reviews
October 3, 2007
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Pros
- USB connector for your media devices (jpg, mp3)
- 3 HDMI inputs
- Ambilight technology (casts ambient light behind the TV making viewing easier on eyes)
Cons
- Supports only HDMI 1.2 standard
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- USB connector for your media devices (jpg, mp3)
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42, PFL, 7432, D, 42PFL, PFL7432, 7432D, 42PFL7432, PFL7432D, 42PFL7432D
