Philips 51PP9303H 51" Widescreen HDTV-Ready TV

Philips 51PP9303H 51

Philips 51PP9303H 51" Widescreen HDTV-Ready TV
Manufacturer: Philips
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Whether in homes, factories, offices, airports, or on the street, it's hard to imagine a place where Philips is absent. What Philips wants is to make your life and work easier - and more fun! And Philips continuously explores new ways to improve products and to offer innovative products to its consumers. Philips. "Let's Make Things Better".
Amazon.com Product Description
Go big, go wide, and go high-def with this snazzy 51-inch projection set from Philips. The 51PP9303H offers a widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio and renders 480p and 1080i high-definition signals at full resolution. It's fully compatible with DTV set-top boxes and other high-definition sources, boasting a direct-digital DVI (Digital Visual Interface), a high-definition component-video input, and even a PC input.

Several onboard technologies improve your image, regardless of the source. Active Control continuously measures and corrects all incoming signals to provide the best picture settings. This feature provides a sharp and virtually noise-free picture any time, from any NTSC source. The 51PP9303H's 3-line comb filter further enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).

EyeFidelity (480p/1050i) brings interlaced sources like VCRs and non-progressive-scanning DVD players into the digital realm, giving you a choice between different line doubling and scanning techniques, progressive or interlaced, to reduce motion artifacts like jagged edges and stair stepping.

Also on hand is APAC (Automatic Phosphor Aging Compensation), a Philips technology that automatically shifts your television picture in very small increments to defray the chances of permanent image burn-in or etching.

You get single-tuner, side-by-side PIP (picture-in-picture) from any source, meaning you can view a DVD image over an HDTV signal (or vice-versa) as well as a VHS signal over an SD TV show, depending on what you have plugged into the set--your choice. Program List shows your favorite channels at the press of a button. You can scroll through the list, highlight a favorite channel, and tune directly to the channel.

Connections include the above-mentioned DVI and HD component-video input, 1 PC inputs (RGB+H/V), 3 each composite- and S-video terminals, and an RF coaxial input for an antenna, an older VCR, or a cable box. There's also a composite-video output with a set of stereo analog (left/right) RCA outputs for use with AV receiver and integrated amplifiers.

The set offers a choice of Dolby Virtual Surround and Incredible Surround to simulate surround sound from any 2 speakers, including those featured in the 51PP9303H. The TV's 10 watts-per-channel internal amplifier gives you strong, clear sound, while auto volume leveling minimizes dramatic swings in listening level, a nice feature for nighttime viewing.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, batteries, user's manual, and warranty information.

Average customer rating: 5.0

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SONY VAIO VGN-FJ290 Notebook (Sky Blue)

Manufacturer: Sony
Product Group: Personal Computer
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ASIN: B000FOI3RS

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The Sony VAIO(R) VGN-FJ290 Notebook provides a personal, portable, powerful notebook with an eye-catching exterior that gets noticed wherever you bring it. This sleek mobile companion was built ready for you to personalize it with your own style & computing specifications. The fashionable Sky Blue exterior will draw attention to the advanced features contained within. 1GB PC2-4200 DDR2, 533MHz Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network LAN Connection (802.11b/g) Optical Drive Formats - DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW Max. Write Speeds - 24x CD-R and -RW; 6x DVD-RW; 8x DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R; 4x DVD+R DL Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet with RJ-45 interface Built-in stereo speakers Headphone & microphone jack Supports optional Memory Stick, Memory Stick(R) PRO and Memory Stick(R) DUO media with MagicGate(TM) functionality PCMCIA Type I and Type II card slot with CardBus support 4-pin i.LINK5 connector(IEEE 1394), 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA out Docking station connector Action Buttons - S1, S2(programmable), Wireless LAN On/Off Operating Systems - Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2 or XP Home Edition with SP2 Battery Type - VGP-BPS2A Battery Life - 1.5-3.5 hours (standard battery) 1 year toll-free technical supprt, available 24/7 - also available online or through e-mail Sky Blue exterior color Supplied Software - Click to DVD, DVgate(TM) Plus, SonicStage, VAIO(R) Media, Image Converter(for PSP transfer), Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User Edition, InterVideo WinDVD, Microsoft Works 8.5, Norton Internet Security (60-day subscription), TrendMicro Anti-Spyware (30-day trial), Roxio DigitalMedia SE; VAIO(R) Security Center, Update software, Recovery Wizard, Support Central Supplied Accessories - Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A), AC ada

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Choice.......2006-06-07

I bought this laptop about a week ago, and so far I have been extremely happy with my purchase. I needed a new laptop after my old Compaq kept breaking down, and I can now appreciate how much better this one is in comparison.

It is a fast, lightweight computer with a variety of extras that make it a good buy. One of the best parts of the laptop is its glossy, bright screen.

ALthough I purchased the sky blue color, there are a variety of other options. Amazon only sells the blue and the black ones, but if you want, you can go to sonystyle.com for Raspberry Red, Pearl White, and Jade Green colors. However, if you like the blue or black, I suggest buying it from Amazon, where it is cheaper because sales tax is not included.

If you just want the black color, I would recommend the VGN-FJ270, which only comes in black. It is $100 cheaper because it has XP Home instead of Professional, but the differences between these two operating systems is minimal except to more advanced users.

This laptop is also exceptionally quiet (except when using the CD drive) and comes with a variety of programs installed on it already, which are nice additions but not necessary. I also like the built in camera, which again is not necessary, but a nice extra to have.

The battery life is good enough for me, but is you plan on using it for longer periods, you may want to upgrade the battery. In general, it lasts between 3 and 3.5 hours if you are just using it for basic functions such as typing or surfing the web. If you are playing a DVD, the battery lasts for between 2 and 2.5 hours at full screen brightness.

The integrated wireless is easy to use. After going through 3 different wireless cards on my old computer, I appreciate the lack of problems that this one has given me. Within seconds of turning the laptop on for the first time, it had already connected to my wireless system at home.

The only con I can think of to mention is the size of the power cord. For a relatively light laptop, I would have expected a smaller AC adapter. However, this is very minor and should not discourage anyone from buying this laptop.

Overall, the sleek design of this laptop is what makes it better than the rest, I recommend it too anyone who is bored of having a laptop that looks just like everyone else's.

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