Philips 27PT643R 27" Real Flat Stereo TV
Philips 27PT643R - good TV missing some expected functions
Overall, this is a great TV.  The picture is excellent (very nice tube with digital comb filter), the audio is excellent (even without big speakers hooked up to it), and no problem with buzzing or burning smells as previously reported by other reviewers.  <br />Setup was easy.  The online menu is easy to follow (did not have to read the manual), except for setting up the parental controls, which is quite involved (which is expected with increased options).  The remote control is good as well, with universal control of VCRs and DVDs/Cable boxes etc.  The only disappointment with the universal feature was, while the list of VCRs which it can control is extensive, there are few DVD players which this remote can handle (I was not able to get it to work with my DVD player).  The manual that ships with the unit also contains the wrong codes so a call to Philips Customer Suppport is required to utilize this feature.<br />Overall, I would recommend gettting this TV, especially if you have a Costco around which carries it under $300.<br />The only negatives of this unit that I have discovered so far are:<br />1)  limited universal DVD control<BR>2)  no clock feature (even my 13&quot; Daewoo has this!!!)