Philips launches 9704 LED Pro televisions in the UK
By Laura June 
posted November 20th 2009 9:53PM
posted November 20th 2009 9:53PM
Philips has just announced a new 9704 LED Pro line of televisions bound for the UK. The two sets promise a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a 200Hz refresh rate, and a 1-ms response time. Philips promises both models -- the 40-inch 40PFL9704 and the 46-inch 46PFL9704 -- are up to 50 percent more energy efficient than previous models, and both boast 5 HDMI ports. Both LED Pros will be available in December, with the 40-incher running £1,799 (around $2969) and the 46-inch model costing £2,499 (about $4,124).
very pricey!! lol 40" 200hz? $3000
You could purchase two 55" 240hz tv's for that price.
"the 46-inch model costing £2,499"
fairly short for a woman isnt it?
Display Blog has a good analysis (not a review, just an analysis of specs) of this TV:
http://www.displayblog.com/2009/11/21/philips-9704-led-pro-40-inch-40pfl9704-46-inch-46pfl9704/#more-7807
$4,124 for a 46 inch tv? No thanks, I would rather pay $1,500 for a 60 inch tv.
Looks are deceiving, or perhaps (Philips might be hoping) looks make up for a few of the several deficiencies. The TV takes ages to startup, and even after it shows video, it takes ages before it responds to the remote control (nearly half a min). The TV is supposed to do some picture browsing, but you'd be damned if you try. All it does is show long lists of filenames (wow, how intuitive). And if you dont remember that dsc_0027.jpg is that pic of your kid taking her first step, well, you aren't smart enough to own this TV. And then there's the distraction of ambilight - you pay for some cheap piece of LED sticking out at the sides, throwing pointed and feeble arrows of light into open space, adding little or no enhancement to your experience. Not only is the light undiffused, it is feeble and changes less frequently than video, overall, making your TV look like a regular TV with a cheap xmas tree by it's side - instead of a "beyond the 42 inch" experience that they try to sell. If you wish to throw your money, there are better options.
This is hardly new news, in fact it's nearly a year old!
It was published http://www.hdtvlounge.net/philips/40pfl9704-47pfl9704-52pfl9704/
In February!
Having said that, it is a beautiful TV!