Philips 42PF9631D at Review PC World
PC World has a great review of the Philips 42PF9631D 42-inch plasma, where they say, Our test jurors found the 42PF9631D’s performance pleasing on DVD and standard-definition content, but we particularly liked its high-definition TV performance for its nice balance. This Philips model also stood out in our bright lights test, in which it led the pack for retaining its colour and contrast well under bright lights. We did not test this model with its Ambilight feature enabled.
The 42PF9631D’s array of inputs is one of the better ones I’ve seen on a 42-inch plasma lately. All inputs are well identified and easily reached. The left side offers inputs for USB, headphone jack, composite and S-Video, and audio inputs useful for connecting a camcorder or digital camera. (I’d have liked to see a CableCard slot as well, since a TV this attractive shouldn’t have to compete with a less-than-lovely tuner box). On the back, you’ll find the expected assortment of inputs, plus digital audio in and out–a boon for anyone who prefers their own audio setup to the TV’s speakers. Though the 42PF9631D includes several sound settings and virtual Dolby digital sound, I found the sound from the attached speakers merely adequate.
