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Philips 32PF9996 Review
The good: Decent black-level performance for an LCD; full 720p resolution; good out-of-box color temperature; attractive styling; Ambilight looks cool.
The bad: Expensive; nondefeatable edge enhancement; no 2:3 pull-down; limited input flexibility; 720p sources don't fill the screen; Ambilight adversely affects onscreen color perception.
The bottom line: This expensive LCD has a head-turning backlight, but it also performs surprisingly well.
Philips 32PF9996 Specs
Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
Part number: 32PF9996
- Product Specifications
