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Philips 19PFL5422D 19-Inch LCD HDTV

Here is a wonderful TV that not only gives you great picture and sound but also modern styling and quality finish. It features Digital Crystal Clear for natural, vivid images and Incredible Surround for superb audio.PRODUCT FEATURES:High-definition LCD WXGA+ display 1440 x 900p;Integrated HDTV to receive digital HDTV and cable signals;Digital Crystal Clear provides vivid cinema-like images;Dynamic contrast enhancer delivering rich black details;Incredible Surround for enhanced audio enjoyment;Compact and slim design that fits in every room;Auto Picture to personalize your viewing;Auto Sound uses pre-defined sound settings for better sound.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Poor contrast ratio.
A friend bought this for his bedroom. Although they don’t list the contrast ratio here, it’s for good reason. The contrast ratio is very poor. My guess would be about 600:1, like the first LCDs to hit the market years ago. This is an old technology LCD of years ago. The blacks are only light grey/purple at best, never even close to black. It’s like turning the contrast down on your current set, & then turning up the brightness. Everything looks washed out, especially during dark scenes. For watching movies, accept nothing less than a 1200:1 contrast ratio, or you won’t enjoy it.

1 Stars Circuit City Replaced it with a Toshiba!
I have had nothing but bad luck with this model. I bought it online and had to return the first set because it was defective and wouldn’t work at all.

I received another set. It worked okay but certain colors were overly saturated; mostly reds and greens. And yes, I tried to adjust it numerous times: always with no luck.

About 14 months later I started having a problem. When first turning on the set, the picture would distort, make a shrill noise and the screen would go black. The picture would come back shortly after. This would occur 3 to 8 times before stopping. The problem was even worse with HD channels.

I wisely had purchased an extended warranty. The service department said there was a problem with the display and decided it would cheaper to replace the set than to repair it. To my delight, Circuit City is replacing with it a Toshiba model. Hopefully my luck will be better. I will never purchase a Philips LCD TV again.

1 Stars Much smaller and cheaper than expected
It’s a fraction of the size advertised, only 16″ long, the image is hard to see, the sound is tinny and doesn’t project, and to add insult, they don’t even include any cables with the TV!

1 Stars Disappointed is an understatement
After owning this Philips LCD TV for just over 12 months it is virtually useless. Problems with it started after about 8 months of use, when the sound would shut off altogether or emit an ear-piercing noise. Shutting it off and turning it back on would solve the problem at the beginning, but it has increasingly become worse to the point where the sound is lost after a few minutes no matter how many times the TV is shut down and turned back on again, or how long it has been allowed to warm up. Another problem is that it recycles when first turned on, shutting itself off and then restarting repeatedly.

Attempts to contact Philips have gone unanswered. I sincerely regret having purchased this TV and highly recommend that others steer clear of it!

1 Stars Dissapointed
I have had this TV for almost a year now and in the last month it has gone wonkey. At first it started out with a lot of static when you first turn the TV on, but now whenever it is turned on it emits a very high-pitched noise, the screen goes in lines, and then it shuts of, only to turn itself on again and start the process over. It is really frustrating, and quite frankly, very hard on the ears.

I contacted Philips about the issue and they have yet to respond. If you are looking for a good TV that will last about 9 months, this one is for you. If you want longevity, steer clear.

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