Philips 42PF9831D HTM Review
The 42-inch no motion lag LCD 42PF9831D has been reviewed by HomeTheaterMag kindly and say, the 42PF9831D is a 1,366-by-768 high-definition display with Ambilight Full Surround technology, Philips’ exclusive four-sided screen lighting system (more on this later). It also features Clear LCD signal processing—which works with the Aptura backlight for faster response time—CableCARD, a memory-card reader, and Pixel Plus 3 upconversion.
The 42PF9831D’s biggest innovation is Aptura. The backlight is located in the back of the LCD panel and creates panel illumination. The new Philips Aptura lighting technology is a hot cathode fluorescent (HCF). According to Philips, the use of HCF sharpens fast-moving images by reducing the hold time, and motion blur.
Philips succeeds in their goal of fast response, as the 42PF9831D is currently the largest LCD on the market without motion lag. Despite its shortcomings—some of which are inherent to LCD technology—it’s an ideal choice for someone who wants a flat panel to view sports and other fast motion in a very bright environment, such as a room with large curtainless windows or a skylight. In homes with controlled lighting conditions, I believe one of the top-rated plasmas would provide a more pleasing viewing experience.
Philips 42PF9831D page
