Page 1 of Philips Widescreen TVs - ADVICE NEEDED

Hi y`all,

I have decided that the time has finally come for me to join the widescreen TV cult. On reading previous threads I am quite taken by the idea of the Philips 6006 as it is so highly recommended and meets my price range (£500 absolute max).

However, I asked my Dad to check what they had in Costco as I would quite like to get it from there as they are pretty cheap and have an excellent returns policy in the case of faults. They didn`t have the 6006, but they did have the 5407 which I hadn`t really heard about.

On checking the Philips website, there doesn`t seem to be a great deal of difference between the two models, except that the 5407 seems to be missing a couple of features (FM radio & simulated surround sound).

What I need to now is if there are any other differences between them or is the 5407 as good a machine as the 6006. I have a set of 5.1 speakers so I can live without the surround sound option and I don`t think I would have used the radio anyway. I haven`t had a chance to go and look at either of the machines yet, so has anybody checked these machines out and could they offer me some advice.

The price at Costco for the 5407 (with stand I think) is around £350.

Thanks

Chris.

Hi Chris, I have the 32pw6006 and can say in my opinion that it is a great tv. Regarding the FM radio, I personally don`t think it needs it, plus I prefer the tv in stereo mode, as I`m not too keen on the incredible surround mode anyway.

So if the 5407 is similar, apart from the few thing`s you`ve listed, (I can`t comment as I haven`t heard of it, must be a new model), then it sounds like a good buy (do you still get an extra 3year warranty free at costco? if so it sounds even better)

good luck anyway
tom

lol I just won a 28" 9616 dolby digital 100hz one at a dabs auction.

it rocks

I agree with Tom-m, the simulated surround sound isn`t great so gets turned off. Mine is the older 6305 model and its great.