Typical price: £2,500
What is it: HD Ready plasma TV with excellent contrast ratio and "film-like" picture
What we think: Top-class design and peerless picture quality puts this TV right at the top of the pile
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 July 2007
Tags: Pioneer, Pioneer PDP-508XD, gamers, HD DVD, Blu-ray
We like:
Awesome black levels; blazing colours; smooth motion; heaps of picture tweaking options; classy design and build quality; great range of connections
We don't like:
Lack of 'Full HD' 1080p resolution; some reflections on screen
You might also need:
Blu-ray or HD DVD player; hi-def TV service or games console
CNET UK judgement:
Televisions don't get much better than this. A winning combination of excellent picture quality, stylish design and user-friendly features, this 50-inch plasma should be at the top of any serious home cinema fan's shopping list. It's pricey, but it's worth it
Full review:
Pioneer has consistently lived up to its moniker when it comes to flat-screen technology. It launched the world's first plasma television back in 1997 and it has just unveiled its eighth generation of plasma TVs, of which the PDP-508XD is currently the highest-specced, highest-priced model. Continue Reading...
Pioneer PDP-508XD History
27 Jul 2007 in Digital Living
It produces some of the best images we've seen from a TV, but would you prefer an LCD rather than Pioneer's latest plasma?
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