Philips 20PT643R 20" QuadraSurf Flat Screen TV

by Philips

Product Details

Product Manual [1.20mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 65 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 55 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008XL1K
• Item model number: 20PT643R
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,572 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 16, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Philips 20PT643R 20-inch QuadraSurf Flat Screen TV with wide sound has a digital-comb filter so you can enjoy a sharp, clean picture quality. The Philips QuadraSurf makes us of RF and composite video signals, a five-mode auto picture, and two full-range loudspeakers for your enjoyment. This flat-screen TV also has a sleep timer that automatically turns the television off at a preset time of up to 240 minutes from the time the feature is activated. This set is Energy Star compliant, which means that the power consumption in standby mode does not exceed three watts, resulting in increased energy efficiency. The QuadraSurf remote control lets you personalize and customize your TV by family member or program theme. The QuadraSurf delivers your favorite television shows with crystal-clear quality at the press of a button.

What's in the Box
Philips QuadraSurf television, QuadraSurf remote, and owner's manual.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny!, June 27, 2003

By 

Christian J. Harris (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips 20PT643R 20" QuadraSurf Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

(Judged using an RCA RC5220P DVD Player connected with a 2ft. S-Video 2 Monster Cable.)

I wasn't buying a TV just for the heck of it; granted, I didn't have a huge amount of money to spend, but I wanted something good. With the money I had set aside to buy a new TV, the dilemma eventually came down to 24" or 20" flat screen (for around the same price). Now that this television is in my home, I'm in heaven. The picture I'm getting is more astonishly impressive than it was in the store. "24" [starring Keifer Sutherland] has never looked better. The television is so clear in fact that even the movie "High Fidelity" blew me away, visually - and that's not the type of movie I'd normally use as a test. Video testers are usually movies like "The Matrix," "Lord of the Rings," "Unbreakable," "Toy Story," etc. . . . but for a movie with no particular visual flare to still make my mouth drop, that says something.

The great thing about it is that a complaint I've had for years - when I watch a DVD, I want the black bars on the top and bottom to be as black as possible without darkening the movie itself. With this television, the blacks are black and the whites can't get any whiter. The colors pop and the sharpness almost refuses to look pixelated, thereby resembling film cells. Lots of control over video and sound, so you can tweak them to your liking. Easy and efficient remote control and menu system. Top it all off with inputs ranging from RF all the way up to the highest standard, component, along with the PHILIPS brand name and you got yourself a television well worth 200 bucks.

[Think 20" is too small? Go with the larger versions of the same: 27" Philips 27PT643R and 32" Philips 32RF82S. To big? Try the 14" Philips 14RF50S.]

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV for the money, June 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Philips 20PT643R 20" QuadraSurf Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

I bought this TV for my bedroom about nine months ago, and I have never had the 'buzzing noise' problem that a few reviewers on this site have mentioned. If you purchase this TV and have that problem, I would definitely recommend that you exchange it for another one because THIS IS NOT NORMAL. Perhaps it was a problem with previous models that has since been fixed.

I went into my local Target to shop for a TV because I knew I would get one there for a good price. Once I arrived, I took my time and picked out a few that I like based on aesthetics, and then I carefully examined the picture and sound on each one. There's just something about flat screen TVs versus traditional CRTs when it comes to visual quality. The clarity of the picture and color quality were far superior to any other TV that I saw, and for less than $200, the price was definitely right. The sound quality seemed good, too. I wrote the model number down, went home, and researched the TV online a bit more when I got home. I didn't hesitate at all when I came back the next day- I purchased mine, brought it home, and fired it up with a smile on my face. I haven't stopped smiling since- you really do get your money's worth with this TV. I've paired mine up with the new Philips DVP642 progressive scan DVD player (these are sold at Target also, but I don't see this product on the website), and the picture quality is astounding. The number of inputs on this TV allows you to hook up multiple s-video or regular A/V devices, and you can redirect your sound output to a stereo or receiver if you'd like.

If you're in the market for a high quality small/medium sized TV for your bedroom or dorm room, this is the way to go. Five stars.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy, March 18, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Philips 20PT643R 20" QuadraSurf Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

I have had this for a couple of months now and this is a great TV. The picture quality is great and I sound is fine. From the other reviews one said something about a buzzing noise which doesn't happen with mine. Also if you turn up the TV as loud as it goes it will blow the speakers... for the reviewer that had that problem, they might want to invest in a stereo that allows you to turn it up. The one problem I have had is that it takes quite a few seconds for the picture to actually come on. Other than that its great