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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Sony BRAVIA KDL55EX720 55-Inch 1080p 3D LED HDTV, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this TV in a bundle with a 3D starter kit that included two pairs of 3D glasses. After weeks of waiting and bragging about my purchase to my friends, I finally got it yesterday. And it's pretty freaking awesome.
As I've said, I'm not really a super tech-y guy, so bear with me:
Picture: Very good. Granted I was watching a 37-inch LCD that was almost six years old, so even watching a crayon drawing on wax paper would be an upgrade. But I watched ESPN HD, Avatar HD in HBO and a bunch of other random things. There was no noticeable clouding (blobs of light on the screen) at all. I was pleasantly surprised that there really wasn't a soap opera effect on the movies and shows I watched.
More Picture: It's true that this isn't a "true" 240hz TV. It's marketed as a MotionFlow 240hz, which basically means that it's 120hz but has some sort of technology that Sony made up to "bring the frame rate up to 240hz." That being said, I probably wouldn't be able to notice the difference between 120 and 240hz anyway. I do wish the picture was a little bit brighter, but it's super easy to adjust the settings. Also, the black levels weren't as black as I'd like. When watching a show with a lot of black screen, it still looks a little gray compared to the black frame lining the TV.
Sound: GREAT. You know how sometimes you're watching a DVD or a TV show and the music and background noises are super loud and the voices and dialogue are super quiet, and then you have to turn up the volume to hear the dialogue, but then quickly turn it back down because some booming music scares the crap out of you? Not so with this TV. Apparently it's got some technology that detects dialog and will automatically soften the background sound and amplify the voices. Plus, when you change the sound setting to "S-Force Front Surround," there really is a noticeable difference in the quality, the sound does seem to echo more under this setting.
3D: Suh-weeeeet! Ok, there are definite cross-talk issues -- which is a term I learned by reading a bunch of reviews. You will see double images at certain points, but EVERY TV review I read suffers from this issue because it's a new technology. My DirecTV offered four 3D channels, one was a nature show channel that rotates shows about dinosaurs, ocean life, and space stuff. I spent four hours straight watching this channel and now know a bunch of random facts about dinosaurs, ocean life and space stuff. I invited three people over and the four of us watched this channel for hours. Yes I only had two glasses, but two of us would watch for a few minutes, and then politely share with the other people -- it sounds pathetic but they were amazed at the 3D. There were parts of the ocean documentary where schools of fish looked like they were a few feet out of the screen. And a freaking Brontosaurus totally peered into my living room -- I wanted to pet him. Even on large landscape pans, the depth perception was amazing.
Remote: Effin' BRILLIANT. I don't know why, but instantaneous response from the remote made me pretty damn happy. I had Time Warner Cable TV before, and it would do some crap where you'd be pressing the remote buttons and nothing would happen, and then like 15 seconds later everything you pushed would happen at once. DirecTV is better but would still lag sometimes. But this TV and it's default remote are like sweet lovers that orgasm at the same time. There is no lag time and the interface screen is ridiculously simple to use and navigate -- even for not-really-super-techy-guys.
Interface and Settings: Awesome. Navigating the settings is intuitive and simple -- it looks a lot like the PS3 interface. Everything's is laid out in Layman's terms and spelled out so clearly that even A GIRL would have no problems using it. There's even little features like naming the different display inputs AND ADDING AN ICON TO THEM?? So now when I change Display modes between DVD, DirecTV and Xbox, it very coolly displays those titles on the screen, AND HAS THE ICON I PICKED NEXT TO THEM! W00T! And changing the settings is cake. You can go directly into many of the main settings (like display, sound, etc) directly from the show you're watching instead of going into the menu.
Wireless and Internet Apps: This does NOT come in with built-in WiFi, but I plugged it directly into my router with a network cable. Done dada. I was getting good connection speeds with Youtube, Qriocity and Hulu. My only complaint is that it probably takes a little getting used to spell anything out -- kind of a weird alphanumeric style that you'd get when you spell something out using a numeric phone keypad.
So far, so awesome. If any issues arise, I'll update this review. But as of now, I'm loving the crap out of my new TV.


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