Philips DTR220

Advantages: The box works well.
Disadvantages: The remote control doesn't.

...I like Philips stuff. I even like my new DRT 220 set top box. Although it's only a small, anonymous black block it does everything asked of it with good reception, nice clear menus, excellent automatic tuning etc etc. Basically, for a cheap piece of kit, it ticks all the boxes. Then, unfortunately, we have the remote control . I can only imagine that Philips were so pleased with the designers for fitting so much good stuff into a little black plastic block that it sent them all home early and left the office cat to design the remote control. ITS AWFUL! It's another small (very small), anonymous black block, cleverly made symmetrical so you can barely see which way up it is, and certainly can't tell easily by touch. The small, almost entirely black buttons are barely visible on the small almost entirely black face. The tiny printing... Read review

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Advantages: Value for money, best picture
Disadvantages: not the best looking

...The 36" Philips Flat screen TV is in in my opinion the best in the range. I stood in Selfridges and John Lewis for about 2 hours trying to decide which 36 inch had the best picture. The Hitachi was awful, the new Sony was also poor and far too expensive at about £2,500. It came down to the Philips and the Panasonic. The Panasonic looks better, but the Philips is cheaper, and has a clearer and brighter picture. The on screen displays are great, the remote control is not amazing, but it does the job. Definitely the best value for money.... Read review

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Advantages: They sound fine
Disadvantages: Irreplaceable rubber caps fall of WAY TOO easily

...Beware Beware Beware before buying ANY Philips in-ear headphones. They come with little rubber ear caps... that just loosely "hang" on the end of each headphone to seal into your ear. These things get lost EXTREMELY easily, easpecially if you are running or doing any type of exercise activity. When you lose them in a matter of a few months, you are completely out of luck & WILL NOT find anywhere that seels them. As a matter of fact, I was told Philips purposely does not sell these cheap little items so people must buy a whole new set of headphones which ,to me as a customer, is insulting. Trust me, you will go through the same experience as I if you buy ANY Philips in-ear headphones.... Read review

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