HDTV Reviews

Pioneer have announced their new, 8th generation of plasma HDTVs in Europe, with six 720p sets which will be available in June in 42-inch and 50-inch sizes, and also four full HD 1080p sets in 50-inch and 60-inch sizes following in September. All have removable speakers and built in digital tuners. The 720p sets have a 16,000:1 contrast ratio, while the 1080p sets have a ground braking 20,000:1 contrast ratio. Apparently all the sets have been totally redesigned from the ground up offers improved color reproduction and contrast, intelligent Read more

The Pioneer PDP-427XD is one of the best, maybe even the current leading plasma screen out there in this size. The 42-inch PDP-427XD is Pioneer’s seventh generation production, and comes packed with features and has a great looking black gloss finish.

High-definition sources can be directly connected using two HDMI digital inputs, which offer versatility and the highest quality performance from HD devices. At the core is the latest Pureblack Panel 2 supported by a unique Crystal Emissive Layer as part of the front glass panel, which Read more

The Pioneer Elite PRO-940HD PureVision plasma HDTV is a 42-inch which does not come cheap, but what else would you expect from an “Elite” line?. The PRO-940HD has excellent picture quality and superb multimedia file support along with great colors. PcMag have taken a close look at the PRO-940HD and say, An Ethernet port on the rear of the PRO-940HD allows for easy access and streaming of multimedia files stored on a local network. Read more

The Pioneer PRO-FHD1 is a 50-inch plasma HDTV on the higher end of the price range. The PRO-FHD1 has great colors and superb image rendering, features full 1080p HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 and great connectivity. The PRO-FHD1 is also the first 50-inch plasma to feature full HD. Cnet have taken a look at the 50-inch Pioneer and say at the bottom edge of the back panel includes a solid input selection. There are two HDMI inputs, although, as with all current HDTVs, they’re not version 1.3. There is also one DVI input that can handle digital computer signals up to 1,920×1,080 resolution, as well as HDCP-protected A/V signals from an HDMI source (adapter required). A set of five BNC style inputs can, using the included trio of adapters, Read more

The Pioneer PDP5000EX 50-inch full HD 1080p plasma set is the perfect set for all your HD neads such as Blu-ray and HD-DVD.  The PDP5000EX is not exactly an HDTV as there is no HD tuner included, and rather just a monitor, but the PDP5000EX has many connections to connect up a HD tuner and all your other HD devices.

The rear also sports DVI, component, composite, s-video and two HDMI inputs, plus stereo audio inputs for each video source. Fifty inches might sound too big for your average lounge room, but the PDP5000EX’s thin black bezel and clean lines mean it doesn’t dominate the room. Read more

The Pioneer PDP-4270HD is an 42-inch plasma set. The PDP-4270HD features a 1024X768 resolution, 160° viewing angle and dual HDMI ports. BigPictureSound have reviewed the PDP-4270HD and say, the PDP-4270 is about as feature-packed as you’ll find in a television today. It offers 2 HDMI and 2 component video inputs, composite and s-video inputs as well as a VGA computer input. It also includes a USB port, to which you can connect a USB flash drive with pictures which can then be displayed directly on the plasma screen via its “home gallery” function.
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Pioneer have a great reputation for Plasma sets, so much so they don’t even make LCDs. The PDP-507XD is a large 50-inch HDTV set with amazing image quality. The top of the line plasma set features an Intelligent DRE processing system, which enhances sharpness, brightness and contrast levels. The PDP-507XD also features a number of image enhancing features for the best possible image. TrustedReviews have reviewed the PDP-507XD and say, including as it does twin HDMIs, component video jacks, a D-Sub PC port, a subwoofer line out, three Scarts, and two jacks there to support a built-in digital (Freeview) tuner: a Common Interface slot for adding subscription TV cards, and a digital audio output for piping potential Freeview Dolby Digital 5.1 audio tracks to an AV receiver.
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The Pioneer PDP-5000EX is a 50-inch plasma with a true 1,920 x 1,080 pixel resolution. Trusted reviews have reviewed the PDP-5000EX and write the following, the 5000EX is the first 50in plasma ever with a genuine 1,920 x 1,080 ‘Full HD’ pixel count. No fancy pixel-‘creating’ processing, no chicanery with shared electrodes and the like (a la Fujitsu/Hitachi’s Alternate Lighting of Surfaces technology) – just 2,073,600 real pixels.

HD picture quality is nothing short of stunning in all kinds of ways – though arguably the single greatest impact comes from its phenomenal sharpness and clarity, which rivals the very best available from the LCD world, and outdoes anything previously seen from a 50in plasma. Naturally this helps the 5000EX deliver awesome results with highly detailed Xbox 360 games like Test Drive Unlimited, Read more

The PDP-6070HD is part of the Pioneer PDP-70HD series which included three plasma hdtv, the 42inch PDP-4270HD, the 50-inch PDP-5070HD, and the 60-inch PDP-6070HD. The 50-inch and the 60-inch has a native resolution of 1,365×768 pixels and the smaller 42-inch has a resolution of 1,024×768. All sets are true hd but the PDP-4270HD can not show all of the 720p details.
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As a jumping off point for an assessment of the TH-50PX600′s other features, let’s go over the things that make the PX600 range Panasonic’s current flagship ahead of the its PX60 models. One we’ve actually already covered; the SD card slot. Another is the provision on the PX600s of full picture in picture facilities. And the last one is a beefed up audio system that replaces the standard speakers of the PX60s with units equipped with twin passive radiator woofers to boost bass output and deliver more clarity and raw power.

Naturally the 50PX600 is HD Ready, with a native resolution of 1,366 x 768, while other specs of interest include a really remarkably high 10000:1 claimed contrast ratio, and a purported 29 billion colour count achieved via some fancy 11.5-bit video processing.

As revealed by the CI slot mentioned earlier, the 50PX600 has a built-in digital tuner. And this is backed up by 7-day electronic programme guide support. Read more