Philips 30PW850H 30" Widescreen HDTV-Ready TV
Becoming a TV addict...
I have had this set for about a week.  I gave a Samsung similar model back in exchange for this one.  It is a stunning set with lots of features and an absolutely high-value performance.<br />The picture is rock-solid and has an assortment of modes to view it in...i.e. - movie, custom, etc. It doesn't bloom when the picture suddenly gets brighter and the set offers several ways to view the picture, 16:9, 4:3 and various modes in between.<br />I have always been a fan of Philips' sound.  That goes right back to their Philetta table radio from 1954 that I still listen to once in a while.  Their speakers are always very clear and pleasant to listen to at any volume.  The set offers several sound selections to go with the type of program that's being watched.  This is true particularly when one activates the &quot;Incredible Surround Sound&quot; feature that the set has.<br />The TV holds the aspect ratio setting that the user selects.  That means if I watch a standard broadcast show with a 4:3 setting and I turn off the set, when I turn it on again, the setting remains at 4:3 until I choose to change it.  The settings I find very thoughtfully placed in the menu.  The most common or frequently used ones are right at the top level.<br />All-in-all, I find this set a great buy.  I only question why they put the volume and channel select control (yes, it is combined) on the top of the TV.  However, the remote is convenient and I just thought I'd question that item.<br />From the past, I assume that should I need Philips technical support for this HDTV, I know I can get it.