Philips 40PFL5605H

HD TV Reviews (32" and Above)

Philips has taken the 2010 version of its 5000 series TVs and made a few adjustments. The IPS display has been replaced by ASV technology from Sharp (the LK400D3GA43 to be precise), which has narrower viewing angles but better contrast. Philips has also added a filter that smooths out rapid movements and a 100 Hz mode, both of which were conspicuous by their absence on the previous models. For everything else, though, the manufacturer has made do with the bare minimum. Let's take a closer look ... Apart from the motion smoothing filters, the PFL5605H doesn't have any flashy extras. The feature list and spec are both short and sweet, with the important points including three HDMI ports, an ambient light sensor and a USB-based media player. The media player is compatible with devices formatted using NTFS, but it's not as impressive as what some of Philips' Korean rivals have to offer. It can play MKV files, but if your container has more than one audio track, it will only play the first one. Subtitles, meanwhile, are entirely ignored, whether they're inside the container or outside. Other than that, it can open JPG photos, play MP3s and handle DivX5 and 6 video in both standard and high definition.