Philips 19PFL3403D/27 19-Inch LCD HDTV

by Philips

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 17.5 x 5.5 inches ; 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00140U1LS
• Item model number: 19PFL3403D/27
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,390 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

1440 x 900p pixel resolution4000:1 dynamic contrast ratio16:9 widescreen aspect ratio300cd/m brightness Built-in analog/digital tuner (NTSC/ATSC/QAM)10-watt speakers and digital audio output2 HDMI inputs for easy full HD connectivity PC input5ms response timeVisa 100 x 100 mm compatibleIncludes remote

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't throw yours out before you read this!, August 28, 2009

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A. Hammett "Evil Geeenius" (Dayton, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips 19PFL3403D/27 19-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Pros: Great picture, good sound.

Cons: Most of these televisions do not work properly. To date, it seems no one has figured out the root cause. Even the "REFURBISHED" units have this problem.

Summary: I HAVE FOUND AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. You see, the video processor is mounted under a shield "can" on the mainboard. It gets very hot during normal operation and will cause the set to shut down, squeal through the speakers, not turn on after a few hours and so forth.

All of this can be mitigated by removing the shield can and installing a small 12VDC fan to the heatsink. Don't worry, removing the shield doesn't effect tuner operation or cause undesirable operation.

I used self-drilling screws, taking care to remove all aluminum bits with a few blasts of compressed air. #6 screws fit perfectly between the fins on the heatsink. 12V is available on the main board (it is actually labeled on the power supply). Note that the 12V drops to 11.4V when the set is turned "off", so the fan runs continuously. If you buy a quiet ball bearing type you will likely never hear it running. If it's still too loud, install a 10 ohm 2W resistor inline with the positive lead of the fan. It will run more slowly, but still move adequate air. Cover the resistor in heat shrink tubing (and shrink it) to avoid shorts to the mainboard.

You might even be OK just removing the can without installing the fan, but I didn't try this.


ENJOY!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NO WAY WOULD I PURCHASE THIS AGAIN!, November 14, 2008

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Love to travel! "katiemn" (Minneapolis, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips 19PFL3403D/27 19-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I purchased one in June 2008 .. had problems with it .. plug in .. play for a few days .. then no power .. unplug .. work for a while .. then start all over again. Returned to Walmart in July .. no problem with return since it was within the 30 day. They said they'd had no problems with returns so I got another one on their recommendation .. BIG MISTAKE. It is now four months later (we JUST threw out the packing box thinking we were FINALLY safe) and now again the same problem .. no power no matter how many times we we plug in or what we try. We give up .. $350 down the drain! The cost of shipping and the hassle of it all .. lesson learned! I'm going out today to buy another one for the kitchen .. just not a Phillips!

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV!, August 7, 2008

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Kaleb, Haley & Ava's Gram "Susan" (Upper Peninsula of Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Philips 19PFL3403D/27 19-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I bought this TV to replace the one in our bedroom, that was destroyed by a surge during a recent storm. (Dumb me, I didn't have a surge protector on it!) The old TV was a 13 inch screen and this one seems huge in comparison. It's the perfect size for the bedroom and has exceptional picture and sound quality. It fits with any decor and I absolutely love it. I would recommend it to anyone who asked! DON'T FORGET THE SURGE PROTECTOR!