Philips 40PFL5706/F7
Manufacturer: Philips Part number: 40PFL5706/F7
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Philips 40PFL5706/F7 price range: $549.99
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 07/13/2011
- Released on: 07/01/2011
The good: The unique MediaConnect feature of the Philips PFL5706/F7 series allows the TV to display the contents of a laptop PC screen without wires. The TV is relatively inexpensive yet offers built-in Wi-Fi and a solid selection of streaming video. Its screen evinced good uniformity for an LCD and rejected ambient light well.
The bad: MediaConnect won't appeal to many users, requires robust hardware, and is subject to wireless range and traffic issues. The TV's picture quality is below par, characterized by inaccurate color, lighter black levels, and poor video processing. Picture controls are inadequate, and it's less energy-efficient than other non-LED-based LCDs.
The bottom line: While the Philips PFL5706/F7's MediaConnect option may speak to PC-centric video-streaming fans, other buyers might balk at the TV's picture-quality and control flaws.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Philips
- Part number: 40PFL5706/F7
- Description: Get immersed in a thin LCD TV. Wirelessly connect to movie services: Vudu, Netflix, and Film Fresh. Access over 100 apps. Surf the web, view any content from your PC on TV with Philips MediaConnect.
General
- TV type LCD TV
- Screen size 40 in
- Viewing angle 178 degrees
- Viewing angle (vertical) 178 degrees
Features
- Connectivity IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi),
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11g - Internet streaming services Blockbuster,
Vudu,
Net TV,
Pandora - TV features EasyLink,
Pixel Precise HD,
Net TV,
Dynamic contrast,
LightSensor Technology,
DLnA,
Active control,
3:2 pull down compensation,
2:2 pull down compensation,
Parental control Video
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Native resolution 1920 x 1080
- Resolution 1080p
- Refresh rate 120 Hz
- Motion Enhancement Technology Digital Natural Motion
- Response time (ms) 6 ms
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Widescreen
- Widescreen modes Dot by Dot,
Conventional 4:3,
WideScreen,
Super Zoom,
Zoom 14:9,
Zoom 16:9,
Auto Wide - Contrast ratio 5000:1
- Brightness 450 cd/m2
- Comb filter 3D digital
- HDCP compatible Yes
- Supported DTV resolutions 480/60i,
1080/60p,
720/60p,
1080/60i,
480/60p - Supported computer resolutions 1280 x 1024 (SXGA),
1360 x 768,
1920 x 1080,
1440 x 900,
1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+),
1280 x 768 (WXGA),
1024 x 768 (XGA),
640 x 480 (VGA),
800 x 600 (SVGA) TV Tuner
- TV tuner presence Yes
- Digital TV tuner ATSC
- Analog TV tuner NTSC
Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Analog video input signals NTSC
- Surround mode Yes
- Sound effects SRS TruSurround HD
- Total output power 20 Watt
Connectivity
- HDMI ports qty 4
- PC interface VGA (HD-15)
- Input/Output connections 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear,
1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear,
1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear,
3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom,
1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) (RCA phono) - Rear,
1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side,
1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear,
1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear,
1 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Side,
1 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side,
1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side - Video interface HDMI,
Component,
Composite Convenience
- Parental channel lock Yes
Remote Control
- Type Standard remote control
- Second remote control type None
Built-in components
- Component type None
Stands & Mounts
- Stand included Included
- Stand design Tabletop
- Stand features Swivel
- Flat panel mount interface 400 x 200 mm
Power
- Power device Power supply - Internal
- Power device nominal voltage AC 120 V
- Power consumption operational 145 Watt
- Power consumption stand by / sleep 0.15 Watt
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.9 in x 4.3 in x 24.2 in - Without stand
- Weight 32.6 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width 46.5 in
- Depth 6.9 in
- Height 28 in
- Weight 45.2 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 137.22 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 158.39 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.063 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 34.77 US Dollars
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.5
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 3.8
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Philips 40PFL5706/F7
$549.99
Manufacturer: Philips
Specs: LCD TV,
40 in,
1080p,
120 Hz,
Wi-Fi,
Blockbuster,
Vudu,
Net TV,
Pandora
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Philips 46PFL5706/F7
$805.99
Manufacturer: Philips
Specs: LCD TV,
46 in,
1080p,
120 Hz,
Wi-Fi,
Net TV,
Netflix,
Vudu,
Pandora,
Twitter,
Facebook,
EPA Energy Star
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$979.99
Manufacturer: Philips
Specs: LCD TV,
55 in,
1080p,
60 Hz,
Wi-Fi,
Net TV,
Vudu,
Netflix,
Pandora,
Twitter,
Facebook
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