Philips 37PFL5522D 37 Inch LCD TV With Freeview

Philips 37PFL5522D
Price in GBP: £376.80 Incl VAT (EU)

Review: Philips 37PFL5522D 37 Inch LCD TV: The Price is Right

If you are looking for a very affordable LCD TV that also features the ultimate HD experience, you may want to get the Philips 37PFL5522D 37 Inch LCD TV. It is ideal for individuals looking for entry-level HD ready LCD Televisions with limited budgets. You should not worry about quality and features either since the unit comes with several quality specifications and parts which will surely give you an enjoyable time. Here's more.

Full Specification

The Philips 37PFL5522D HD Ready TV measures 37 full inches diagonally. It has an image aspect ratio of 16:9. The unit measures 935 mm in width, 626 mm in height and 116 mm in depth and weighs 24 kgs. If you purchase the package, you will also get a remote control and power cable. For the video specs, the Philips LCD TV has an image resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. HD formats is 720p and 1080i, Image contrast ratio is 7,500:1, while screen brightness is set at 500 cd/m2. Total pixels are 2,073,600. Horizontal and vertical viewing angles are both at 178 degrees.

The output mode is stereo, with a total output power of 20 watts. There are also 2 speakers included in the package. Incredible Sound by Philips provides the surround sound effects. Other features of the television include the colour temperature control, Pixel Plus HD processing for very crisp and sharp images, active control and luminance and colour transient improvement. There is an integrated Freeview tuner so you can comfortably watch regular channels on TV. The Dual TV Tuner is also available.

Connections, Etc.

There is 1 composite connection at the side, 1 S-Video at the side, 2 Scart connections at the rear, 1 RGB-Scart at the rear, 1 Component at the rear, 2 HDMI connections at the rear and an HDCP. The unit is also Sky High Definition compatible. Remote control type is infrared. DVD, VCR and DVD Recorder are not integrated into the device. You can connect a variety of devices to the unit as well. The screen can function as a PC monitor as well for work, presentations and document viewing. Some people may find the lack of other features present in more advanced models a plus in exchange for added savings.

More Advantages

The main appealing factor of the Philips 37PFL5522D 37 Inch LCD TV is the price. It only comes at around £430 or less on the internet which is very cheap compared to others in its class. It also sports a very dynamic back-light system to provide deeper black levels. It then gives a contrast ratio of 7,500:1, significantly higher than other figures.

The Pixel Plus ensures that you get quality images every time. The native resolution is around 1,366 x 768 pixels. The HD Pixel Plus processor is one of the best traits of the TV. You can easily view Freeview channels in good quality resolution. Although it is not the same as the latest created processor, you can still expect clear and sharp pictures that other brands cannot provide.

The Philips 37PFL5522D 37 Inch LCD TV is one of the simplest and cost-effective units you can find in its kind. A lot of users were very satisfied with the simplicity and classiness of the design, great value and possessing the same great features that one would look for and expect in a Philips model.

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