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Pioneer PDP-5080HD 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

Pioneer PDP-5080HD 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
List price: $2,499.99
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Product Details

Binding: Electronics
Brand: Pioneer
EAN: 0012562864877
Label: Pioneer
Dimension: 0.2 x 52.5 x 0.3 inches
Manufacturer: Pioneer
Model: PDP-5080HD
Publisher: Pioneer
Studio: Pioneer

Features and Descriptions

  • 4 Independent HDMI Inputs (HDMI 1.3) with 1080p 24/60Hz Compatibility
  • Fully Integrated Media Receiver with Dual NTSC and ATSC Tuner
  • TV Guide On-Screen® Interactive Program Guide for easy navigation of TV program services
  • ASIC video processing and scaling for the ultimate in Standard-Definition and High-Definition video performance
  • New Optimum Video Mode with optical light sensor for automated adjustment of picture in both varying light conditions and by program content such as movies- news- sports- etc

Outstanding Video Performance The PDP-5080HD sports a resolution of 1365 x 768 pixels (WXGA), and can display the 768p and 720p formats natively. The black levels on plasma screens are generally superb and this unit is no exception, with blacks that are an intense, deep black and a picture that has very high contrast as a result.

The display features Pioneer's new ASIC video processing and scaling, which upconverts standard definition and other video resolutions for viewing at the display's native resolution. A variety of noise reduction circuitry ensures a distortion-free picture at all times. Users can manually adjust the color temperature, gamma, and the levels of noise reduction circuitry and filters to fine tune the picture to their exact specifications.


Ratings & Comments(Average:5.0)


5 - Best TV out on the market
Let me say I've gone and looked at LOTS of tvs, both in stores and at friends houses. This is the best HD image you can find. Why? Many reasons but chiefly color reproduction and its processing ability for creating smooth fluid images. It does hurt that it has the best blacks and available. This plus a blu-ray player with hdmi 1.3a for deep color creates an almost surreal image. When looking at TVs don't just look at resolution 720p vs 1080p (btw this tv is actually 768p). This set looks noticeably better than other 1080p sets on the market including the Sony LCoS and XBR LCD sets. It looks better than the most recent 77 Panasonic sets available. It accepts a 1080p image and processes it very well into its native resolution, better than most 1080p sets. Not to say that 1080p doesn't matter. If you're going to be 7 ft or closer to this set when viewing you may notice a resolution difference. In that case you may want to wait until September when this set's bigger 1080p brother comes out. If your going to be > 7 ft away save some cash and get this. It is simply amazing. OH yeah no more burn-in on this set, I've had it running video games and ESPN for hours and no burn in yet with the Orbiter feature on. I wish Amazon would drop their price since it is around 400 dollars cheaper elsewhere.
5 - For those who want the best TV...
Anyone who's done any research on hi-def TVs will know that Pioneer makes the best TV in the world (and they price it accordingly). For those who can afford it, this set will make you very happy. Even this 720p set will put 1080p sets from other manufacturers to shame. For most people, a 720p set is a much better value and you will not be able to tell the difference between 1080p and 720p. The only true 1080p content available is Blu-ray or HD DVD and you will still be hard-pressed to see the difference between a movie on a 720p set vs. 1080p. The quality of the TV and its video circuitry is much more important. In fact, SD content will look better on a 720p set vs. 1080p set because the video processor will not have to do as much to "stretch" a SD image over fewer pixels. The reality is that most people will still watch a lot of SD content on their TV for the next 3 to 5 years.

I saw this TV in a "shootout" against other manufacturers and it was no comparison. If you want the best, get this TV and enjoy!




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