Philips has, by now, established its maverick street cred by installing Ambilight on a large number of its flat-panel HDTVs. The 37-inch 37PF9631D LCD TV is one of the least expensive, and its back panel does indeed bear those two multicolored banks of fluorescent lights, designed to shine upon the wall behind the set, either mimicking the action onscreen or providing a constant color. We strongly prefer the latter effect, but tastes vary and some viewers might like the dancing lights--hey, they're definitely more entertaining than most prime-time TV shows. Ambilight aside, the Philips 37PF9631D is a capable-enough flat-panel LCD, with a slick design and ample features for most setups.



Link: CNET