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| Philips 32PFL3505D/F7 32-Inch LCD HDTV, Black |
We created the initial call to order this specific TV as a result of it had been on sale at the time (low price) and since I had a awfully positive expertise with PHILIPS as a client within the past. Since we tend to set it up in our bedroom we tend to liked it even a lot of for its easy setup and operation, prime quality image and sound (the context is that the bedroom) and for its versatility/flexibility (many ports and options). The all-shiny-black, minimalist style, with all buttons invisible, hidden behind the frame isn't too unhealthy either.
| List Price: | $419.99 |
| Last Deal Price: | $329.99 (expired) |
| You Save: | $90.00 (21%) + FREE SHIPPING |
So, let's get into some details.Philips 32PFL3505D/F7 32-Inch LCD HDTV, Black
SETUP AND OPERATIONS
As I noted already, it's as simple as plugging it in and hooking it up to either an antenna (coax) or cable box. the primary time you switch on the TV it's attending to raise concerning your language - English, French and Spanish are supported - hunt for 'channels' and then do a awfully clever color setup check where all you are doing is answer that facet (right or left) you favor for the five or vi footage displayed. you are done.
Later on, you'll be able to personalize your color and sound preferences by putting in numerous parameters individually or by selecting any of the pre-configured sets: commonplace, sports, movie, gaming for colours. you'll be able to set the sound parameters like virtual surround, volume leveling, stereo/mono/SAP and you'll be able to decide kind 'auto' sound or pre-set configurations like movie, music or news.
Like any trendy TV, this one is upgradeable too. If you actually feel the requirement to try to to thus, you'll be able to decide the newest software at the Philips web site, loaded on a USB drive and your TV ought to update itself once the USB drive is plugged into TV's USB port. NOTE: the USB port is simply for upgrading, it cannot be used to show footage or play home videos.
The small remote management is well laid out, uncluttered, with the foremost necessary functions - on/off, input supply, sleep, image format and, of course, channel and volume - accessible through dedicated buttons and therefore the less frequently required functions offered through the 'menu' possibility.
SPECS
This is clearly not a high of the road device and it isn't meant to be thus. At this size (32" to be utilized in the bedroom) we tend to did not care concerning 1080p thus we tend to saved by obtaining this smart quality model at a good worth. So, here's what you get:
- Picture: WXGA (1366x768 at 60Hz) - generally you will be obtaining 720p if watching a Blu-ray video.
- facet ration: 16:9, conjointly called 'wide screen'.
- Viewing angle: a hundred and seventy degrees. Really, no problems viewing the image from no matter angle.
- Sound: 20W and supports virtual surround
- laptop input: supported via HDMI
- Power: 120V, 60Hz (don't take it to Europe)
CONNECTIONS
Quite spectacular for a TV this cheap. Everything which may be presumably required from coax to HDMI (3) ports is there. No TOSLINK (optical) port, it's true however i am unable to see why you'd want one given the TV's small speakers.
Inputs:
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- Antenna jack (coax)
- part video and audio (on the side)
- S-Video (on the side)
- Composite video
- HDMI ports (three ports, two on the rear and one on the side)
- USB (for software upgrades only)
Outputs:
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- Analog audio
- Digital audio output
WARRANTY
The restricted one year warranty covers everything aside from accident (you drop it) or abuse and either the initial purchaser or somebody who received the item as a present - proof of purchase still required. It's value noting that you just are answerable for shipping and shipping prices if there's a requirement to possess your TV mounted thus check that that you just save your receipt and therefore the original box.
Since i discussed on the primary paragraph that I picked a PHILIPS due to a previous smart client expertise, perhaps it's value sharing it as a result of not all firms treat their customers with respect when the sale. a handful of years ago my previous PHILIPS monitor determined to prevent operating. it had been lined by a 2-year warranty and 'I thought' it had been still beneath warranty however I couldn't notice the proof of purchase. to form it short, the Philips person established the date the monitor was manufactured from the serial variety and, though it had been alittle over '2 years ago' agreed to possess my monitor repaired beneath warranty even supposing I couldn't turn out a receipt. They added '3 months' to the manufacture date as a result of they estimated it might take that long for a unit to be sold. i do not believe that a lot of firms would try this a lot of for his or her FORMER customers.
MY RATING
It ought to be clear by currently that it is a 5-star and it is so as a result of it will everything a bedroom TV is anticipated to do: it fits within the TV cupboard, it had been cheap, it is simple to work and, so far, it's delivered good-quality footage reliably.