LED-edgelit LCD TVs are all the rage these days, but this hasn't prevented Philips from bucking the trend with its 52PFL9704 LED-backlit equivalent (click here for more information on LED-backlit vs. LED-edgelit). To offset the extra bulk, this model has the highly sought-after local dimming function proven to improve picture quality. Other interesting extras range from the company's Ambilight ambient lighting to a suite of Web-streaming services via its Web TV capability. These are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the set's value-added features. ...

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