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Customer Reviews for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
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Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Model: 19PFL5422D
SKU: 8241164
UPC: 609585126312
Enjoy your favorite programs on this HDTV that features BlackStretch circuitry to maximize contrast for sharp contrast and vivid picture detail. Digital Crystal Clear technology provides lifelike images that immerse you in the movie. Learn more about HDTV.
Average Customer Rating:
4.3
out of 5
(20 Reviews) 20
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80% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Review 1 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
First one/last one
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Camille
from Santa Fe, NM
on 04/01/2008
I can be sitting 8 feet away at time and have to strain to
understand what is being said. Thought it was the cable, but the bedroom tv was fine. Also...was the worst
remote I have EVER had...
understand what is being said. Thought it was the cable, but the bedroom tv was fine. Also...was the worst
remote I have EVER had...
What's not so great: Audio
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Bad Buy
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: CactusEd
on 03/27/2008
Our first TV was in 1948, so I've had some experience; first color in mid-1960's. Mitsubishi, Sony, Sharp, all were excellent right out of the box. This picture cannot be tuned; not the color, the tint, the contrast, nothing. If my wife would let me throw a $500 mistake away, I would do it! Recommend it? Not a chance; I want to keep my friends!!
What's great about it: None
What's not so great: Picture color,etc. impossible
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
A Great Picture
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: chucklestherapper
from Baxter, MN
on 03/20/2008
This was my first flat screen, HDTV. I researched and read several reviews from a few different sites and this TV was rated consistently high. SO I went out and bought it the next day. I have been very satisfied with it! Spend the extra $50-100, you will not be sorry. This was the first of two TV's I needed to replace and I will be looking for a Philips in a 26-28".
What's great about it: Best picture in this segment, Easy to use remote, Great sound.
What's not so great: A little pricier than others in this segment, but worth the little extra!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Over-the-air HD reception is terrible
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Geeksterama
on 03/08/2008
We had bought a Sharp 19" TV (model LC19SB24UW) and it was terrific. Unfortunately it died two weeks after we got it. We purchased it through mail order (not Best Buy), so the exchange would have taken a while; we decided to return it rather than exchange since my wife was home sick, so we bought this Philips as a replacement.
The other reviewers of this TV must have been using cable or satellite, because the over-the-air reception is terrible. The Sharp has an order of magnitude better reception. Virtually all the HD channels came in crystal clear on the Sharp with only occasional noise. On the Philips only one channel came in with any consistency--the others are so digitally noisy/jumpy that they are unwatchable. The TV is in Charleston SC--a very flat place--with no obstructions between us and most of the transmitters 10 miles away.
I guess Philips figures most people have cable/satellite...
The other reviewers of this TV must have been using cable or satellite, because the over-the-air reception is terrible. The Sharp has an order of magnitude better reception. Virtually all the HD channels came in crystal clear on the Sharp with only occasional noise. On the Philips only one channel came in with any consistency--the others are so digitally noisy/jumpy that they are unwatchable. The TV is in Charleston SC--a very flat place--with no obstructions between us and most of the transmitters 10 miles away.
I guess Philips figures most people have cable/satellite...
What's not so great: HDTV over-the-air reception is abysmal compared to Sharp
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 5 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Good TV
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: 10191988
on 02/18/2008
This is a very simple TV to start up, (I have the white version of this television). The TV has plenty of inputs for my room. IT's a good buy at $389
What's great about it: light weight very nice pic.
What's not so great: cannot figure out how to receive HD channels
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Exceeded Expectations
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: technogeek50
from Chicago
on 02/18/2008
My biggest concern was how the picture would look using basic cable - and I was very pleased. We bought this as a replacement for our old kitchen TV and we were pleasantly surprised with it's performance. The resolution is crisp and the colors are bright. I'm sure the picture would be better with a digital cable connection - but for the time being we're happy with the picture on basic cable.
My only issue is that I wish they would have placed the volume and channel control buttons on the front rather than the top. This TV fits perfectly under the kitchen cabinets which makes it difficult to see and operate the controls - so we always need to use the remote control - which isn't that big of a deal.
What's great about it: Great picture on basic cable and good sound
What's not so great: Difficulty in accessing controls on top of TV when under a kitchen cabinet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Quality tv
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: DanSan
from New Jersey
on 02/15/2008
Fantastic picture and sound for this size tv. If you're willing to spend the extra money, I highly suggest purchasing this one over the less expensive ones.
What's great about it: Great picture & sound
What's not so great: None yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Great TV
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: cjed51
from Michigan
on 02/14/2008
This is one of two Flat-Panel LCD HDTVs I purchased. This the first TV I have set it up myself and it was very easy to do. I like the sleek look of it, the picture is sharp, and the sound is great. When I ordered it was on sale with free shipping - a great deal!
What's great about it: Sharp picture
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
great looking
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: bookmarc
from San Francisco
on 02/13/2008
I generally don't comment on products I've purchased, but when looking for a TV to replace my 25 year old set in the kitchen that stopped working, I consulted your reviews. Mine will be helpful to others.
I agree with all the kudos previously submitted. My reason for buying this particular TV is that it is flat beautiful... carefully and thoughtfully designed to convey the essence of a small 21st century TV.
Love it!
I agree with all the kudos previously submitted. My reason for buying this particular TV is that it is flat beautiful... carefully and thoughtfully designed to convey the essence of a small 21st century TV.
Love it!
What's great about it: beautifully designed
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Great purchase
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Vaquitaflor
from Delaware
on 02/10/2008
Great TV, excellent picture, good size, easy to install
What's great about it: Excellent definition
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Great TV for its price
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Jonbo
from IA
on 02/09/2008
I initially went to local BB to get the Insignia 19" for $299.99. While browsing in case I saw others, I saw this TV, open box priced at $299 also. Not knowing much since it retails for $449 as of this review and out of my budget, I checked the reviews on here. Glowing reviews for this.
So I figured, what the hey. Only thing missing was an H on Philips and the remote (which is easily replaceable if you look online). Took it home, hooked it up. Worked flawlessly.
Picture is great, sound is great for at least what is included, unlike other 19" LCD TV's out there. Oddly enough, when I connected my Xbox 360 to it via HDMI and kicked on 1080p, the info bar on the TV popped up 1080p also which, I don't know if its a typo, or true.
But it seemed to be true. TV didn't throw a fit with the 360 sending the picture out as 1080p. So it looks like it can.
All in all, I highly recommend this if its within your budget. You won't be disappointed.
So I figured, what the hey. Only thing missing was an H on Philips and the remote (which is easily replaceable if you look online). Took it home, hooked it up. Worked flawlessly.
Picture is great, sound is great for at least what is included, unlike other 19" LCD TV's out there. Oddly enough, when I connected my Xbox 360 to it via HDMI and kicked on 1080p, the info bar on the TV popped up 1080p also which, I don't know if its a typo, or true.
But it seemed to be true. TV didn't throw a fit with the 360 sending the picture out as 1080p. So it looks like it can.
All in all, I highly recommend this if its within your budget. You won't be disappointed.
What's great about it: Clear picture, good sound for whats provided
What's not so great: Some minor backlight 'washing' but very difficult to see unless entire screen is black
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
I LOVE IT
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Jesuis
on 01/01/2008
I am SO happy with this purchase. The Philips 19" was the only set available as of 1/1/08 that met my home office needs. I have hooked it up to my laptop which has a Blu-Ray DVD player. I am totally HI DEF. I did not get the audio cable that I need, but I can listen even better when my earbuds are plugged into the computer. I am using Cyberlink Power DVD.
The picture on this LCD looks like plasma. I chose LCD because the room is going to be very bright. Love the color adjustments.
I have two larger Sony LCD sets, and the Philips blows them away.
I used BestBuy pickup from online ordering, and it was so easy.
I feel like this is my birthday!
The picture on this LCD looks like plasma. I chose LCD because the room is going to be very bright. Love the color adjustments.
I have two larger Sony LCD sets, and the Philips blows them away.
I used BestBuy pickup from online ordering, and it was so easy.
I feel like this is my birthday!
What's great about it: Picture quality, ready for anything
What's not so great: Remote could be a little more sturdy and true
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Good deal for the money
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: germsnan
from Crystal Lake, IL
on 12/29/2007
Was a little wary of the Phillips brand but
this little tv works great with Directv!
Used in our bedroom.
We don't even have to subscribe to the
HD to get a great picture!
We probably will get HD later on, but in the
meantime... what a great picture and sound!
Setup was pretty easy too!
Was considering a Toshiba but was won over
by the better picture/contrast ratio!
Purchased on 12/21/07 and really enjoying!
Also purchased a DVD recorder (Phillips).
Works great!
Let's hope this TV lasts as long as our previous
Toshiba TV's!
this little tv works great with Directv!
Used in our bedroom.
We don't even have to subscribe to the
HD to get a great picture!
We probably will get HD later on, but in the
meantime... what a great picture and sound!
Setup was pretty easy too!
Was considering a Toshiba but was won over
by the better picture/contrast ratio!
Purchased on 12/21/07 and really enjoying!
Also purchased a DVD recorder (Phillips).
Works great!
Let's hope this TV lasts as long as our previous
Toshiba TV's!
What's great about it: great picture
What's not so great: none so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Great Purchase
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: HomieJaime
from San Antonio, TX
on 11/02/2007
I bought this TV to take with me on a deployment, it is an awesome television to travel with, small enough to fit in my luggage! Picture is excellent, I watch standard def television on it and it looks very good. I also use it to play my Xbox 360 and the HD picture is amazing for a smaller screen, I plan on mounting it in my bedroom to watch movies on, an excellent buy!
What's great about it: Sharp picture, decent sound, nice HD picture
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
excellent TV
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: gadgets1
from Schaumburg,Illinois
on 10/14/2007
I think it's the best in it's class for a 19" LCD HDTV. I compared other brands & found them to be blurred, too much blue in the picture or too dull of a picture. This TV is a perfect extra TV for a bedroom or a kitchen.
What's great about it: Great bright clear picture. Great price.
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Great TV
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: ECpainting
on 10/09/2007
I love the TV I purchased 2 of them so far one for my bedroom and one to use for the computer moniter. I would highly recomend this product.
What's great about it: Sharp picture. Can be used as computer moniter. Really nice looking tv
What's not so great: NONE
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Best Buy from Best Buy
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Toledo, OH
on 09/20/2007
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I purchased this item last month. I fell in love with it and it's work very well. the reason I bought this one because of its price and its great quality. loved the design and its sound. I use it now with my PS3 connected with HDMI cable and I can't tell how clear pictures this TV has until you see it. I really recommend this product to every one want a great clear TV with a great price. Thanks for Best Buy where I always get best buys.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Great Buy
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Maci
on 09/12/2007
We were a little skeptical at first with the brand but loved the design and price. We purchased the first one for our motorhome. Loved it and found it very durable. We decided if it could withstand the travel, it had a sporting chance in our son's dorm room. It's the perfect size for his tiny room. He loves it. The picture is sharp and clean. We have enjoyed the practical design and picture and sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
First Plasma TV
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Swanny
on 09/09/2007
This is the first Plasma TV I have purchased. I'm overwelmed with the HD. So far so good after 3 weeks of watching.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Philips 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
horrible TV
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: unimpressed
from San Diego, CA
on 09/09/2007
I bought this TV on sale (now I know why it's on sale). Within 2 days it started doing weird things on it's own, such as turning off by itself while I was trying to watch. Then after a day or so of that, it then started freaking out within 5 minutes of operation, by that I mean that within a few minutes, the TV would give an extremely loud squealing sound and greenish-white snow on the screen, then it would shut off. Then it wouldn't turn back on. I really hate to pack it back up and bring it back, but it won't stay on for more than 5 minutes now. I have to unplug it and plug it back in in order to turn it on again. It hasn't been one week since picking it up. This thing is going right back to Best Buy. Oh and when it did work, ever so briefly, it had a one inch strip of white haze that ran along the top of the screen that was very annoying.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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