Today we're publishing our review of the Philips 58PFL9956H Platinum TV. For the firm, it could be third time lucky with Home Cinema fans thanks to a combination of a 58'' display, Full LED backlighting and the 21:9 aspect ratio.
Philips is currently the only TV manufacturer to offer a choice between two displays with a 21:9 aspect ratio. We've been testing the Platinum version, which is 58'' from corner to corner with no other sizes available. Philips is no newcomer to the field, and is now on its third generation of televisions with the 21:9, or 2.35, aspect ratio. That's the most commonly used format for shooting films, which is why you see black bands above and below the screen when you watch films on an ordinary 16:9 (1.78) TV. In theory, that should make the PFL9956H perfect for watching films.
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Philips is currently the only TV manufacturer to offer a choice between two displays with a 21:9 aspect ratio. We've been testing the Platinum version, which is 58'' from corner to corner with no other sizes available. Philips is no newcomer to the field, and is now on its third generation of televisions with the 21:9, or 2.35, aspect ratio. That's the most commonly used format for shooting films, which is why you see black bands above and below the screen when you watch films on an ordinary 16:9 (1.78) TV. In theory, that should make the PFL9956H perfect for watching films.
> Test: Philips 58PFL9956H
> HD TV Reviews (32" and Above)
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