Best Philips Flat Panel TVs - 40 to 56 inch Screen Size, 576p Broadcast Format Supported

'Ambient Light Sensors determine how much light is in the room and controls the TV light output accordingly - a dark room will trigger less light whereas a bright room will equal more light output.'

'Colors are perfect .'

'The set's slim remote control feels substantial and has a clean layout.'

'Ambilight technology dramatically reduces glare and reflections on the television screen by screening light sources that strike the front of the set'

'The 42-inch set offers exceptional brightness and contrast, as well as an integrated TV tuner with PIP capability for cable or broadcast reception'

'The HDMI input is fully backward compatible with DVI sources but includes digital audio.'

'This HDTV offers good detail, solid processing'

'Philips 42PFL7432D 42-inch LCD HDTV is an overachiever that's both a solid performer and a standout for its user interface'

'In order to effectively maximize the HDTV signal, a television must incorporate advanced signal input connectivity and circuitry design.'

'It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video'

'The HDMI input is fully backward compatible with DVI sources'

'full high-definition widescreen resolution of 1080 progressive lines, each with 1920 pixels.'

'Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,015.'

'a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.'