HDTV feels like im looking through a window.
Written: Apr 20 '01
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Pros: Awesome Picture clarity, D-Sub 15 Computer input
Cons: price
The Bottom Line: If you have decided to go with the Pioneer I recommend shopping around first i got a great you can too.
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| neilsahgal's Full Review: Pioneer PureVision PDP-505HD 50 in. Plasma Televis... |
You can save a lot by shopping around. In about 20 minutes, I was able to shave $9,000 from the retail price.
Checkout http://www.lgdsuperstore.com/gigabuyz/pdp505hd.html
Need PAL or SECAM? check out the evil twin: PDP-502MX typically it's priced about the same, weighs a bit less (probably due to the fact that the protective display is acrylic instead of glass on the PDP-505HD). However the 502MX has a refresh of 85Hz (75Hz for the 505HD), supports UXGA (1600x1200), Precise color temp adjustment, built-in amp and speakers (like you would need those in your Home Theater setup...)
In my situation, I needed the higher res for the D-Sub for playing high-res computer based games and just plain web surfing... =]
Basic Features: XGA resolution - 16:9 (1280 x 768), 4:3 (1024x768) Automatic conversion of any source to 768 progressive display 16.77 million colors 0.858 x 0.808 pixel pitch (mm) Viewing angle of 160 degrees x 160 degrees 5 cinema modes Adjustable color temperature Remote control Encased cell structure PureCinema 2:3 pull down film detection
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Auto select RGB input/component video input, with BNC connectors D-Sub 15 computer input Dedicated component input S-Video/composite NTSC input
Optional Accessories:
Wall bracket HDTV tuner Table Top Stand (sold serperately!)
XGA Resolution:
eXtended graphics array was introduced by IBM in 1990 and supports 1024x768 resolution for 4:3 and 1280x768 for 16:9.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 10000
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Member: neil sahgal
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