Only Philips offers its customers Ambilight and thus an optical highlight in TV sets. The 67 light-emitting diodes at the edge of the housing illuminate the space around itself and thus evaluate the device and its staging. Under the Ambilight setting, you can choose whether or not to dynamically change the image content.
New software version solves old problems
In other respects the Philips is one of the most beautiful televisions in comparison: the very narrow frame in black high gloss and the elegant stand round the perfect appearance of the 55-inch. The pure image area is a few millimeters larger than the competition because of the extremely narrow frame.
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In addition to the device, the operation also requires a second and more precise look. If you are used to the typical black remote controls, Philips comes here not only with a gray variant, but also with a reversible keyboard.
Navigate with mouse pointer
This makes it much easier to navigate the Smart TV portal or to enter web addresses in the browser: by turning the remote control, the user has a kind of computer keyboard in front of him. But not every model from Philips can be used equally fluently. Therefore, the manufacturer is currently recommending to perform the latest software update.
Only with the current version 000.150.048.014 of the manufacturer are such operating problems such as the long waiting for the input or output. Switch off largely repaired. It is important here that the TV set is then also completely re-established, that is, reset. While this is a complex process, the memory channels are also lost, but according to Philips, this is the only way to completely erase the flash memory and thus provide more stability and speed.
After the initial installation of the Philips 55PFL8007K, the user quickly becomes familiar with the handling. The present home button on the remote control leads to a kind of "quick menu". Here, image and sound settings are offered before going deeper into the menu and the settings.
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For hobbyists, this is possibly a nice option, but actually the 55-inch Philips by Philips in terms of setting little refinement. The manufacturer's image mode was reflected in our test with natural and brilliant colors that were perfectly adapted to the optimal conditions. Even the gamma value did not allow fine adjustment - with only 1.6 percent deviation from the ideal curve, the manufacturer fulfills the specifications exactly.
If the color temperature is set to "warm", the manufacturer also hits the 6,500 Kelvin optimum setting almost exactly. With movements and pans the Philips reacts not quite so skilfully. Artifacts are especially visible when the image is dark, which can be seen by the trained eye, especially when looking closely.
All in all, Philips offers - in spite of the loss of brightness in the 3D representation and not quite perfect movement - a brilliant image that does not have to hide. The supplied shutter glasses are also pleasant to use for a longer period of time without affecting 3D enjoyment.
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The transmitters sort the 55-inch without a recognizable structure. On the other hand, the display of the station list with individual station logos is nicely done and gives a quick overview. Luckily Philips offers a kind of search. This allows you to search for a station using the reversible keyboard and then save it as a favorite: In the next step, all favorite stations can be easily found.
Improved sound from the foot
In general, the remote control makes life easier in the smart TV portal. Added to this is the new point-of-view function. The remote control acts as the controller of the game console Wii. A round mouse pointer allows you to navigate the individual menu items by moving the remote control.
Although the application is not always easy, the small navigation points are difficult to reach, especially in the Smart TV portal, but in certain situations, Philips makes it easier to scroll from left to right or from top to bottom. In addition, the manufacturer is once again demonstrating the importance of simple operation and a high level of consumer comfort.
The sound does not come from the display as with other manufacturers, but rather the technology hides itself in its massive stand. This makes the bass balanced. The heights are also pleasantly represented and leave other TV devices in terms of sound fast old. Even with this solution, you can not replace an additional sound system for perfect surround sound, but the sound of the 55-inch speaker is brighter and less tinny than many other TVs on the market.
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