Philips 50PF9631D 50in Plasma TV Review

Not so long ago you’d be looking at prices far north of three grand to secure yourself a flat TV of 50in or more, while rear projection offerings of the same size could be had for under £2k. But today we have before us not only a 50in plasma TV from a usually premium brand going for £1,975 ($1,849.00 – $3,300.00), but a 50in plasma TV that’s anything but basic in its specification.

You only have to look at it to see it’s no plasticky cheap job, as it glistens with quality thanks to its glossy black bezel. It even sports Philips’ Ambilight technology, whereby fluorescent tubes down the TV’s sides throw out pools of light that can be coloured in sympathy with the main colour tones of the picture. What’s more, the 50PF9631D’s Ambilight system is the ‘stereo’ incarnation, whereby different colours can be emitted from each side.

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