Philips PFP5332 Series Plasma TV (42",50")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 332 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the design and image quality. The build quality and color are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative opinions about the energy efficiency, while reviews are divided on the remote control.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Philips PFP5332 Series Plasma TV (42",50") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Philips 42PFP5332D: Affordable Plasma High Definition Viewing

 

The Philips 42PFP5332D is a decent 42-inch high definition plasma television for the price. It is not a high-end ultra-technology-packed model, but it delivers a great plasma high definition picture and performs as well as many of its competitors

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Philips 42PFP5332D/37 42-Inch Plasma HDTV Review and Prices

 

Less than a decade ago, a 42-inch plasma TV cost as much as $15,000. What a difference a decade makes, as today the Philips 42PFP5332D/37 can be found online for less than $1,300. This may not be the most state-of-the-art HDTV, but it still does a fine...

Handles standard-definition content very well, USB connectivity, strong audio system, great price for the features offered

Only 720p resolution, limited to two HDMI inputs, relatively poor viewing angles

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Philips 50PFP5332D Review – 50-inch Plasma HDTV

 

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My personal up close review

 

Excellant and vibrant colors. Is 720p, views as 1080p

Sometimes slow to come on

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Great TV

 

Easy to set up, directions plain and simple

no cons so far

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Amazon review summary for the Philips PFP5332 Series Plasma TV (42",50")

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 user reviews of the Philips PFP5332 Series Plasma TV (42",50") from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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62% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Horrible TV - even new!

 

We bought this TV in January 2008 and it has been horrible since the beginning. Sometimes we would turn it on and the picture would flash across the screen, but then the screen would go dark. We would have to turn the TV on several times just to get...

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Love it! However, both HDMI ports failed.

 

I was able to purchase this TV for $350 through a company I worked with. I have had no problems with it up until recently (2 years of ownership). I all-of-a-sudden develop a problem with both HDMI ports; neither port was working. I decided to take it...

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Stopped working after 3 years

 

I don't think it's too much to ask that a television last more than 3 years (especially one that's not even turned on every day). I won't be buying another Philips product.

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Lucky break for an awesome t.v.

 

I have the Philips 42" 42PFL5332D/37, and I have to say I really love this t.v. I got it off Craigslist from a guy who said the picture just went out one day, but the sound still worked. It was only $100, and it was in mint shape, so I decided to get...

Product Specifications

Turn up your viewing experience with Pixel Plus 3 HD. Experience the superior picture quality of this excellent Flat TV with the latest Plasma technology and Pixel Plus. It's packed into a stunning design that will complement your interior. Share music and photos via the built-in USB.

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Speakers Included:2 speakers
Surround Mode: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.4in/4.2in
Height:30.1in/34.5in
Weight:124.3lbs/70.3lbs
Width:41.3in/49.2in

DVD

Type: None

Header

Country Kits:Canada / United States/United States
Manufacturer:Philips
Model:42PFP5332D/50PFP5332D
Product Line:Philips

Television

Brightness:1200cd/m2
Diagonal Size:42in/50in
Diagonal Size (cm):107cm/127cm
Digital Television Certification:HDTV
Display Format:720p
HDMI Ports Qty:2
HDTV Ready: Yes
Image Aspect Ratio:16:9
Image Contrast Ratio:10000:1
Parental Channel Lock: Yes
Progressive Scan:Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Resolution:1024 x 768/1366 x 768
Technology:Plasma (PDP)
Type:Plasma TV
Video Interface:Component / Composite / HDMI / S-Video
Viewing Angle:160 degrees
Widescreen:Widescreen

TV Tuner

Digital TV Tuner:ATSC / QAM
HDTV Tuner: Yes
TV Tuner Presence: Yes