Monitor Reviews

Wow! I am amazed at how little space this monitor takes up on my desk! I was a little afraid to let my 17" large monitor go, but I am glad I did upgrade to a 15" LCD. I don't even miss the larger screen because this display is so perfect. If you are thinking about upgrading to a LCD monitor go ahead, you'll be glad you did.

I selected this TV based on its compact dimensions for fix in a rennovated kitchen. It has not disappointed. The local cable has 17 HDTV channels and they are very crisp and clear on this set compared to the conventional CRT sets in the house. It was an easy set up - in fact there are so many options you could spend all day tinkering. I just went with a basic straightforward approach and was rewarded with a great picture.

Like most HDTV's these days the remote is loaded with buttons your will never use. I plan to get a simple one to turn it on and off and to adjust the volume. This set is perfect for a small space and has good visibility up to about 10 ft. After that the screen is small.

I can recommmend this as a great starter set for someone who wants to try the technology but not spend a great deal of money, or someone who wants a great set for a small space.

I wanted to upgrade from a 15" to a 17" monitor however I have a really small desk and most of the standard 17" monitors would be too big. I couldn't afford a flat screen so this Philips 17" monitor is perfect. It doesn't take up a lot of space and it didn't cost a lot either. Amazon customer support people answered all my questions too!

I have this monitor at work and I love it! The high resolution is terrific for the work I do - graphic arts. I would love to have one at home to but it is still a little pricey. If you have the money, I recommend this monitor.

I bought this three weeks ago, primarily to watch DVD's, but also just to experience HDTV from our local Comcast service. Philips does a fantastic job with high definition signals.

I am having buyer's remorse, though. I spoke this morning with Philips to ask the cost of their extended warranty. I was quoted a price of almost $220 a year! As no one really knows how long an LCD TV will actually last, an extended warranty seems like an essential part of the purchase decision, and Philips has just set me back on my heels. I may return the set to the store I purchased it from (Bose) if they can't find a way to get the extended warranty cost down for me.

Today is an interesting Wednesday, added your watching sun tanned bodies and cool waves of water beating upon the shore line. All the while your sitting inside and it's 30 degrees below outside, but with the pictures your reciving from this screen,, all you have to do is reach out an touch the "sex on the beach",<br /> drink that the cute bartender with the nice bod just handed you with a reasuring smile... YES, It's the Philips 42" widescreen Plasma FlatTv EDTV Moniter, to add to any stereo or video system.<br /> Whether, your showing the surround activity from your camera phone of who is in the club or taking care of that client conerning the mega toy you just designed. This plasma flattv is sure to impress the most diffcult person or persons.<br /> <br /> IN CLOSING HERE'S TO TOUCHING THE REAL LIFE WITHOUT LIVING YOUR SEAT.<br /> <br /> Thank You<br /> Shara L. Bouie<br /> Atlanta,Ga

As a Southern California real estate agent this NAV is priceless to me. Everything is programmable from the angle of the screen to the custom equalizer! When I turn off my car, the screen discretely tucks away and the slim detachable face fits right in my briefcase! The integrated memory is awesome because I can program my route, then pop a DVD in and away I go! Plus it has a split-screen feature, which allows you to watch your DVD and keep an eye on the route at the same time! It has a special light-sensor which will dim the display if you go through a tunnel or it senses that its no longer light outside. The MP3 player is very user-friendly because it shows the songs just as Windows Explorer would. All-in-all worth every penny!

Best monitor I have ever used. Small footprint, excellent resolution with good brightness and contrast. Worth every penny.

For the price, this flat screen can't be outdone! The speakers are whimpy, but that is to be expected. I use external speakers. This monitor will display 1600x1200 very nicely.

As a side note, I had problems with an ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 128MB that would only push this monitor to 1600x1200 through the DVI port. However this was a problem with the video card, because other video cards I had would drive this monitor to 1600x1200 through the VGA port.

Just bought this monitor and played "Matrix: Reloaded". The picture quality is quite amazing. I also test drove Warcraft III and Quake 3 and the graphics look great with no apparent "ghosting".
I also see no pixel fusion for this monitor. Since i am an avid gamer, this monitor gets my "2 Thumbs Up". However, i use an ATI Radeon 9600 Pro w/ 256 MB DDR (using the DVI adapter). Not sure how this monitor would perform with a lower end graphics card.