Philips 32PFL6704D

Philips 32PFL6704D

Having the option to input the correct settings can go a long way toward improving the picture on an HDTV. Some TVs, such as the Philips PFL6704D series, have fewer settings than others, and despite relatively accurate picture quality after choosing the right presets, this TV could really use more manual settings. Meanwhile, automatic settings on the Philips abound, and while they don't improve picture quality--quite the opposite--they do have a major impact on energy consumption, and are largely responsible for its energy efficiency in default mode. But regardless of how much power it consumes, the PFL6704D's middling overall picture quality makes many other LCDs look more appealing in comparison. Series note: We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 42-inch Philips 42PFL6704D, but this review also applies to the 32-inch 32PFL6704D and the 47-inch 47PFL6704D. The three members of the PFL6704D series offer identical specs and should have very similar picture quality. Maybe it's the European heritage of Dutch Philips, but for whatever reason, the company's HDTV designs usually outclass your average flat-panel. The sleek lines of the PFL6704D series provide an understated but no less stylish example.