Typical price: £1,600
What is it: 42-inch high-definition plasma TV with integrated Freeview
What we think: Proof that plasmas have still got what it takes
Average user rating
9.5
spectacular
Average user rating from 11 users
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Pioneer PDP-427XD user reviews
February 4, 2007
Posted by: Stephan Kyte
"Amazing"
What I like:
Design, standard-definition enhancement, ease of use, sound quality/loudness
What I don't like:
I think the picture could benefit from more pixels but there aint much room for improvement
Review:
This is the only plasma that even on standard definition still gives off a 'wow' factor. The picture and colours are fantastic, especially the black and white levels. The sound quality out of this thing is amazing, clearly the best sound I've heard on a TV - it's like having a cinema system built inito it, it's pretty loud too if you like annoying your neighbours. I've been holding out for a 1080p television but I couldn't resist taking the plunge and I don't regret it. Regarding the comment about the buzzing, if the TV is set to 100Hz mode that eliminates it. Pioneer really have done a good job of making this look and feel like a quality plasma and it really is.
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