Philips PFL99x0 (2005) Series

In wrapping this review up we're clearly bound to point out that at the best part of three grand, the 42PFL9900D is prohibitively if not grotesquely expensive for a 42in flat TV. But then the 42PFL9900D is no ordinary 42in TV, as its dazzling if...

Striking looks ; eye-catching Ambilight Spectra ; fine tuner ; sharp edges, excellent insight, vivid colours

Expensive ; can’t quite get motion right ; black levels aren’t perfect

This Philips packs in plenty of worthwhile technology substance to fine effect alongside the original styling

Spectra Ambilight is a showstopper ; Superb pictures ; Highly impressive sound

Massively expensive ; Could overly dominate a room

Groundbreaking picture quality combined with features galore at a good price

Excellent picture quality with hi-def material. Good sound. Hi-def inputs aplenty. Ambilight Spectra is an eye-catching, unusual feature.

Price. No PC input.

The Philips Aurea 42PFL9900D may be very expensive, but its picture performance is nothing short of stunning, and the Ambilight Spectra system stands out from the crowd.

If you can afford it there’s simply no other TV out there that combines such a heady combination of looks and picture quality

If you can afford it there's simply no other TV out there that combines such a heady combination of looks and picture quality

Excellent picture quality with hi-def material, Good sound, Hi-def inputs aplenty, Ambilight Spectra is an eye-catching, unusual feature

Price, No PC input

The Philips Aurea 42PFL9900D may be very expensive, but its picture performance is nothing short of stunning, and the Ambilight Spectra system stands out from the crowd.

Ambilight Spectra takes the concept up a few notches, with 126 LEDs that illuminate both the surrounding wall and the TV frame. Colours closely match the nearest part of the TV picture, giving the impression that the image extends beyond its frame into...

Best picture i've ever seen on a tv

NOT TRUE 1080P ; Felt mislead when i bought this TV