Philips 23PF5320 23-Inch Flat Panel Widescreen LCD TV

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 9.5 x 18.6 inches ; 23.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 26 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AD09IA
• Item model number: 23PF5320/28
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,697 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 25, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

HDTV is the latest and best television signal available. It produces picture quality more than twice that of traditional analog broadcasts. In order to effectively maximize the HDTV signal, a television must incorporate advanced signal input connectivity

Auto Picture button on the remote control enables one-touch selection of various preset optimized image settings to suit different TV program. Do refer to the DFU for the various Smart Picture modes.

The 3D comb filter separates brightness and color signals better in 3D domain to eliminate cross-color, cross-luminance and dot-crawl distortion - all of which detract from your viewing pleasure. The 3D digital comb filter performs field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the color from the black-and-white information and remove both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl. The result is a razor sharp image.

Auto Sound provides pre-defined sound settings for ultra bass, bass, treble and balance for the optimum entertainment experience.

Crystal Clear III combines a whole range of enhancements to provide a better picture. They include a 2D Comb filter, Dynamic contrast, Blue stretch and Green enhancement so that you always get the most natural looking colors.

A DVI-D input makes an uncompressed digital RGB connection from source to screen. By eliminating the conversion of the digital signal to analog, it delivers an unblemished image. Thanks to the non-degraded signal, you get less flicker and a clearer picture. The DVI input is fully backward compatible with HDMI sources, and also uses HDCP copy protection.

This design style emphasizes a slim, compact look that saves space and fits in anywhere.

Incredible Surround is an audio technology from Philips that dramatically magnifies the sound field to immerse you in the audio. Using state-of-the-art electronic phase shifting, Incredible Surround mixes sounds from left and right in such a way that it expands the virtual distance between the two speakers. This wider spread greatly enhances the stereo effect and creates a more natural sound dimension. Incredible Surround allows you to experience total surround with greater depth and width of sound, without the use of additional speakers.

With PC input you can connect your TV to a computer and use the TV as a PC monitor.

Other standard features include: Auto Picture to personalise your viewing. Auto Sound uses pre-defined sound settings for better sound. DVI-D provides the best digital picture. Compact and slim design that fits in every room.

Product Description

23" Widescreen LCDTV, 450:1 contrast ration, High Gloss Sleek design cabinet, 10 watt Stereo, DVI, VGA, Component and S-Jack inputs, Incredible Surround Sound, Crystal Clear for sharp picture, 16 ms refresh rate, 1366x768 resolution

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Philips 23PF5320 23" Flat Panel LCD TV, February 23, 2006

By	TJ - See all my reviews

I bought this TV primarily because it is lightweight which meant I could get a state of the art TV without having to pay more than twice the price of a cheaper analog tv for a piece of furniture sturdy enough for it to sit on. That being said, I already own a 17" Philips LCD TV that I use as a computer monitor/tv. I was confident I could expect the same quality when purchasing another Philips LCD TV and I was not disappointed. There are a few differences. For instance the 23" has surround sound and probably because of the enhanced sound features I can't use the satellite remote to change volume or turn the monitor off (Of course I did it myself without reading the manual so maybe there's a trick to it).

I have had no regrets about this purchase. The onscreen menus are easily accessible and rather intuitive for the programmer. Consequently, I had the Philips set up with in 15 minutes of taking it out of the box. The sound is so rich and resonant I find myself using the lower volume settings when I'm actually in the living room with the TV. The factory settings for picture quality have been great except for a minor change I made from cool to warm tones. Another plus, there are numerous connections for a/v equipment on the back of the TV. I connected a DVD player a few weeks later, also without having to use the manual.

52 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Design, Perfect Size, Great Price, January 5, 2006

By	bryan ews (washington, dc) - See all my reviews

This TV is not too big, and definitely not too small. This TV is similar in price to countless 20" TVs, with an added bonus of 3" and twice the resolution! The picture and sound are great! I did a lot of searching for an LCD TV around 20" for under $700.00 - this was the best value.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK tv for the money, March 20, 2006

By	Map Man (Minneapolis) - See all my reviews

I purchased this tv because of price, Philips reputation, and other reviews listed. The previous reviews were right on the money. The pros: great resolution, lower price for a 23" tv than other competitors. The cons: small channel indicator on screen (its difficult to see); a one second delay as you move from channel to channel; we also noticed the lowest sound setting is still fairly loud. After I received the tv in the mail, I noticed a white hue around each edge of the screen when the background was dark. If you were on a totally black screen, the white hue was easily apparant. Unfortunately, it would bleed into darker colors when watching a dvd or tv. Not a lot, but enough to notice that it was a problem. I had to send the tv back to Philips ($20 via UPS), and they replaced some parts on it. When I received it tv back, the problem was still there, just not as noticable. I'm now going to contact Philips about getting a new replacement, or Amazon to get my money back. Hopefully this tv was a one off problem.