It lacks only an appropriate software

It lacks only an appropriate software

Philips 42PDL6907K / 12 107 cm (42 inches) Ambilight 3D LED-backlit TV (Full HD, 600Hz PMR, DVB-C / T / S, CI +, Smart TV Premium, WiFi) White (Electronics)

Customer Review

Design processing
Design is always a matter of taste and at first I was a bit skeptical about a white TV, particularly because the decor is rather dark. Together with the superior glass pane is this television but really a looker and can convince. And because of the color, it is also no longer so striking that we changed from 47 inches to 42 inches. The TV seems bigger.
Because of the glass pane, this device weighs but significantly more than the standard flat-panel TVs. Together with the stand we are at almost 40 kilos, without this at about 20kg. This should be taken into account. It can not be installed alone.
The installation on the wall is not a rocket science, but you should be prepared that the user does not help in this case. It is merely pointed out you should buy a proper wall mount.

Initial
The initial set-up is relatively straightforward, but here already can notice that the software does not satisfy the highest demands. The menu system is relatively slow and set up the Wi-Fi turned out to be challenging, because despite repeated entering the correct WPA2 key, it was impossible to establish a connection to the TV. Otherwise, all settings had to be made simple and self-explanatory.

Image Quality
It was mentioned several times, but at this point again. The picture, of course, depends on the source. Compared with the brand device that had been two years under his belt and previously hung on our wall and put us satisfied, transmits this television a razor-sharp picture that excited. Cable TV with HD channels. Blu-Rays are represented equally wonderful.
I can complain about with fast movements also had no streaks or image artifacts. And since through many action movies a lot of fast movements were also seen. There are no problems with it.

3D
To look with the accompanying 3D glasses movies is a delight. Men in Black 3, the Musketeers and Resident Evil, we have now already seen and thanks to Sky also some documentation. It's really fun. The depth effect is presented clean and pop-out effects can convince.
The 2D to 3D conversion is for me but a nice little bonus. He manages quite well, especially in documentaries, but quite honestly, I do not want always to have these glasses on his nose, which then but also quite like slipping down times and the like. But that's a matter of taste and everyone can decide for themselves. The TV set is at least good.

Ambilight
Ambilight is when the TV evening or in the dark is running awesome. The wall is lit up in matching colors. Thus, the image is supported, and the eyes protected, even if the light is off.
Nice little bonus: Ambilight can also turn on when the TV is turned off, and thus in the living room create a kind of lounge effect.

Clay
The sound of the built-in speaker is not particularly good nor particularly bad. There is nothing to complain about, but also nothing to complain about.

Software
As mentioned above, the software is every now and then something cumbersome and it takes a long time. In addition, the menu navigation is often a bit confusing, so it takes longer time and again to find the right menu for the desired setting. I hope that there will be an update here.
Is annoying that the TV always seeks connected devices that are powered down. For example, the Blu-Ray player, if it has been switched off after use. Then, a minute is displayed long enough for the TV searches and shortly afterwards appears that he was not found. Likewise with other devices such as Playstation.
At the same time is but mentioned that he naturally recognizes all connected device and makes available.

Smart TV
This TV can also be used for different apps. Everything works fine, but use as Facebook about the TV service is only a cramp. This is not recommended in any case.

Remote
In all other cases, the remote control, however well designed, fits comfortably in your hand and the necessary functions can be found quickly, then even without looking slightly pressed the buttons.

Conclusion:
All in all I'm very happy with the TV. The most important is the image quality and it convincing anyway. I hope that a software update soon, so that this deprives no nerve, this should take place, the review is completed and also gets the fifth star.

Very good quality and easy to attach Rank: 5/5
September 12
Very good. January 1300 Rank: 5/5
April 24
Off after 4 months! Rank: 1/5
April 6
I adoreeeee 1 Rank: 5/5
March 11

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