Price range: £4,066.79
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
Compare the Pioneer PDP-5000EX
Pioneer PDP-5000EX compared to other plasma televisions
 Pioneer PDP-5000EX |
 Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090 |
 Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX5090 |
 Pioneer PDP-508XD |
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| Review date | 16 Nov 06 | 7 Jul 08 | 15 Sep 08 | 25 Jul 07 |
| Editor's rating |
9.3
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9.5
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9.5
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9.2
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| Price range |
£4,066.79 - £4,066.79
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£4,049.98 - £4,404.21
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£2,128.00 - £2,446.76
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£1,638.77 - £1,638.77
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| Review summary | 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 Read full review |
This TV is nothing short of stunning. DVD and Blu-ray look amazing, games will blow your mind and even Freeview looks passable, which is no mean feat on a screen this large. We're going to ignore the ludicrous price because if you simply must have the best, then money will be no object Read full review |
If you've got the money, don't think twice -- this TV is as good as it gets and you won't regret buying one for even a second. The only problem is that it'll cost you another fortune in Blu-ray discs and HD TV subscriptions Read full review |
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 Read full review |
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