Philips 46PFL7705D/F7 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED LCD HDTV with NetTV, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Just wanted to give potential buyers a heads up on this TV. There are two models of this 46 inch TV that are almost identical and this can be confusing as you search for TV's that are LED, 120hz and internet connectable, both are but there are differences. One model is the 46PFL7705D/F7 and the other available model is the 46PFL7705DV/F7. The only difference being the "V". Here are the differences, the "V" model comes with Voodo software, MediaConnect Quick setup guide and USB Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n adapter. Per Philips technical service, the non "V" model is internet connectable via ethernet cable only, it is not wireless ready. If you want the wireless version get the "V" model.
Also know that you can go to Philips.com, select products, select 7000 series and then do a comparison of the two models. There is a box you can select that shows spec differences only. Trouble is, it shows no differences in the the two models at all as of this date (1-17-2011). But if you do a comparison of the 40 inch versions rather than the 46 inch version 7000 series TV's, "V" version verses the non "V" version, the differences do show up. I told the tech at Philips this info and he said he would report the problem. Anyway, just trying to help potential purchasers buy what they want and clear up the confusion here. (By the way, this probably explains the problem that reviewer Peter Pan is having). I bought the "V" version but it is in transit to me now. I wanted to get this info out, didn't want to hurt the ratings so I gave 5 stars even though I don't have it yet. Hope this helps.

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With an ultra-thin LED display that offers rich colors, stunning clarity, and dynamic contrast, the Philips 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV features the ultimate resolution standard and TruSurround sound for a cinematic viewing experience in your home. A variety of connection options make it easy to add additional entertainment devices, and you can use this state-of-the-art HDTV to view photos, play music, or as a monitor for your PC.
Innovative Technology for Smooth Moving PicturesWith a 1920 x 1080p widescreen resolution and an ultra-thin frame, the Philips 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV offers the ultimate high-definition standard, progressively scanning images to bring you a smooth, flicker-free image. The HDTV features Philips' Perfect Natural Motion technology, which works to eliminate juddering images and brings you smooth, clear moving images instead. With a 120 Hz rate (120 frames per second) for rapidly moving pictures and a super-fast response time of 2 milliseconds, this HDTV provides fluent motion and a vibrant picture even when there's a lot of action on screen. You'll need this kind of resolution for the latest DVD and Blu-ray releases.
Perfect Pixel HD Offers Exceptional Image QualityBecause the Perfect Pixel HD Engine works by enhancing each and every incoming pixel and matching it to the surrounding pixels, you'll see improved natural detail, vivid colors, and smooth motion with any signal type.
LED Lights for Superior ContrastRevolutionary LED lights generate brilliant light for the bright scenes and dim light for the dark scenes, giving you extreme contrasts and vibrant images with minimal power consumption.
Audio Technology Gives Surround Sound ExperienceEquipped with SRS TruSurround HD, the HDTV immerses you in a rich sound experience, giving surround sound quality with deep bass, high frequency detail, and crisp, clear vocals. For additional audio options, a Dolby Digital output is handy for connecting to your home theater system.
Multiple Inputs Cater to All Your Viewing NeedsYou can quickly and easily connect to a cable or satellite box, camcorder, game console, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, PC, and more with the HDTV's multiple inputs. Four HDMI inputs with Philips' EasyLink let you control the connected devices with the same remote control you use with the TV, and a VGA cable is all you need for connecting your PC.
Ethernet Connection Offers Easy Access to Netflix and Net TVAn Ethernet connection point makes it simple to connect the HDTV directly to your home network for access to popular Net TV services, and it offers a way to take full advantage of all the watch-instantly TV shows and movies available through Netflix accounts that include streaming.
Energy Efficient Features Reduce Power ConsumptionThe HDTV's power-saving features include low standby power consumption and high-efficiency materials, which combine to give the HDTV its Energy Star rating.
The Philips 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED LCD HDTV is backed by a manufacturer's one-year limited warranty.
What's in the BoxPhilips 46PFL7705D/F7 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED LCD HDTV, TV base, power cord, quick start guide, user manual, registration card, remote control, and batteries for the remote control.

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VIZIO E422VA 42-Inch LCD 1080p HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my first review. Purchased this TV as a gift for my mother.
Out of the Box - easy to assemble TV. Vizio has the best boxes. No tape to cut. Just pull out 4 clips and lift the box top off. TV assemlbes easy. Screws for stand can be turned by hand, no tools needed.
Internet Connectivity - Lots of problems here. TV would find our Netgear router, but would not connect to it (the security password was correct as I could connect other computers, phones and Blu-Ray players to it). Called technical support. First wait wasn't too long, but the person I spoke to wasn't trained to support internet TVs. After a much longer wait I spoke to a person who was trained. That person said that the TV doesn't work with Netgear routers (allegedly due to some Netgear firmware upgrade). Very upsetting. But its a pain to ship it back so we bought a Linksys router. Well, that didn't work either. Called Vizio back. Long wait to get to first person who then had to re-transfer me to a person who could deal with the internet. That person was no help. Offered to send a repair person out. I just said I would rather send it back. He said fine.
I was frustrated, so I decided to see if I could figure out the problem. After trying lots of things, I then tried turning off the router password and all of a sudden the TV could connect. I then tried changing the password to 8 a's in a row. That worked. The password we were using was three words with a space inbetween the words. I then changed the router passord by deleting the spaces and then the TV could connect. Yeah! But meanwhile I probably had 4 hours into trying to make this TV work, counting the calls to Vizio.
TV Connections - first it was disappointing that the TV only has one set of non-HDMA connections. The one set doubles as both component (3 video cables) and composite (1 video cable). I could get the Wii to work with the component cables directly connected. However, when hooking it up to a surround sound receiver and then hooking the receiver up to the TV through component cables (receiver doesn't have HDMI) the picture was awful--shaky, blurry with too much color. I also hooked up the DVD player using component hookups. It was also terrible in the same way and it didn't matter whether it was connected directly to the TV or through the receiver. I was using Amazon Basic Component Cables. I tested them on another TV and they worked fine. I called technical support for a third time. They were no help and said I should take 2 pictures of the problem and send it to them. A special department would get back to me in a day or two. That wasn't an option since I was going to be leaving town. (I did tell them about the password issue and not using spaces, so hopefully they can pass that suggestion on to other customers. I also spoke to a supervisor to tell her that while her people were friendly, they could not do very much and that contrary to what they say, they don't have "first in class" customer service.)
I never could figure out the component input problem. In the end, I bought a Blu-ray player and used the HDMI connection. That worked fine. I also used an optical audio cable to connect the TV to the surround sound receiver.
Also, the Wii connection looked terrible initially. But an internet search told me that there was a firmware updgrade for the TV that wold fix this. Once I got the internet connected, the TV automatically downloaded an upgrade. The picture was fine then.
Internet Applications - a lot of them are really nice. Netflix and the Amazon Prime service worked great. Weather and CNBC also. I could not get it to log me onto facebook for some reason. It would not recognize my password (and it has no spaces). But other than that, I liked the apps.
Picture - Picture quality is really good, once one adjusts the settings. Very pleased.
Sound - seemed ok, but didn't use it much because the surround sound was set up. I couldn't really here the simulated surround sound from the TV.
Remote - very basic, but ok. Has a nice big button to activate the internet applications.
Overall - if you set this up with HDMI cables and you have a non-Netgear router with a password that doesn't have spaces, then the TV is great. If you have equipment that need component input, pick another TV. Now that the TV is working, I would give it 4 stars. But the technical support drops this to 3 stars. Now that I know the issues, I would consider this TV again. But I would consider other TVs with built-in internet. However, the pricepoint for this TV is very attractive. For $600, it was worth it.

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