Price range: £2,589.57
What is it: 50-inch 1080p compatible plasma display
What we think: Stunning performance with all types of material makes this one of the best screens around -- but the price is extortionate
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 November 2006
Tags: pioneer, material, kit, ray
We like:
Awesome standard- and high-definition image quality; solid build; 1080p compatible
We don't like:
No Scarts, tuner or speakers; very expensive
You might also need:
HDMI cable; Sky HD box; Xbox 360; BNC-to-phono component adaptor
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The price will restrict this to home cinema nuts, and that's a shame. Whether you're watching standard- or high-defintion material, or playing games, this is one of the very best screens on the market -- and it makes a truly stunning centrepiece for any home entertainment setup
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