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Philips 42PF9996 comparison

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Price Check Prices Check Prices $1,299.00 to $1,799.95 $1,154.99 $884.40 to $1,205.06
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating 0 stars
Release date September 15, 2004 September 01, 2005 May 01, 2009
The Bottom Line This extremely expensive set includes a unique backlight, but its picture quality was the most pleasant surprise. The Philips 42PF9830A is one of the best-performing LCDs we've reviewed, although it still doesn't rival the better plasmas at this size. Deep black levels and accurate color help propel the LED-backlit LG LH90 series into the front row of the LCD picture quality class. Although it has its share of picture-quality problems, the Eco-friendliness of Philips' 42PFL5603D flat-panel LCD will win the day for consumption-conscious shoppers. The Philips PFL6704D series falls short of the competition's performance, but it does have a cool design and relatively accurate color.
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Features
Sound EffectsVirtual Dolby Surround
Virtual Dolby Digital
Dynamic Bass Enhancement (DBE)
SRS TruSurround XT
BBE
Incredible Surround
Virtual Dolby Digital
Incredible Surround
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailable480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480/60i
480/60p
720/60p
1080/60i
1080/60p
Memory Card ReaderInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDigital Media Reader
Info unavailable
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableMemory Stick
SD Memory Card
SmartMedia Card
CompactFlash Card
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewSplit screen
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Weight77.2 lbs
77.2 lbs
51.1 lbs
60.4 lbs
38.4 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable
Digital TV TunerInfo unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty1
2
4
4
4
USB PortInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 1 port(s)
Yes , 1 port(s)
Yes , 1 port(s)
Resolution1366 x 768
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyDigital Natural Motion
Info unavailableTruMotion 240Hz
Digital Natural Motion
HD Natural Motion
Analog Video FormatInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
Info unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker SystemSubwoofer
2 speakers
2 speakers
4 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDolby Digital
Info unavailableDolby Digital
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailablePearl white silver
Blue
Glossy black
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioNone
None
Info unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Country KitsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableUnited States
Info unavailable
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
DVDNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48.8 in x 3.8 in x 29.8 in
48.8 in x 4.1 in x 26.8 in
42.1 in x 14.2 in x 30.6 in - With stand
40.9 in x 10.3 in x 28 in - With stand
39.2 in x 3.5 in x 23.7 in - Without stand
PowerInfo unavailableAC 120 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
BatteryNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
Info unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix - LCD
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV monitor
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableTruMotion
XD Engine
USB
MP3
Slideshow files
JPEG still picture
Info unavailable
Display Format720p
720p
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
PC InterfaceInfo unavailableInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableNone
None
Product DescriptionPhilips 42PF9996 - 42 in LCD TV
Philips 42PF9830A - 42 in LCD TV
LG 42LH90 - 42 in LCD TV
Philips 42PFL5603D - 42 in LCD TV
Philips 42PFL6704D - 42 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
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