Pioneer PDP 4270XD

Advantages: Superb quality picture and sound. VERY large screen and sexy appearance
Disadvantages: The price of these TV's have come down, but not far enough

...an electrical store. The Pioneer PDP 4270XD is an absolute dream, a miracle in TV history and the cream of the crop when it comes to slimline units. Black in colour, this product is a HD ready TV which in short means that it is ready to beam High Definition images to you. High Definition will be the new standard in which TV programmes are broadcast in a number of years, and we are already seeing broadcasters such as BskyB start to promote movies ...
...such as this one by Pioneer would allow you to get the very best picture and sound from your X-Box console. If you're lucky enough to have one that is! The screen size is 42 inches which is big enough for most living rooms and a little too big for some. Because this TV is very slim, it will fit onto a tabletop stand that is smaller than those used for conventional 32 inch sets. This means that while you are getting a very big picture to stare at, ... Read review

Advantages: Value for money, pure blacks and contrast reproduction
Disadvantages: 1 x HDMI, no PC input, cant take 1080i or p signal unlike 427xd

i am a experienced tv retailer and i am hell bound to give my personal and impartial opinion. this tv is a great buy for those who can see the light and realise that 1080i/p signals are too far off to be buying a 1920x1080 res tv now!! although most people who have the money will probably opt for the higher model (PDP427xd) as this has the ability for process the 1080i signals and re-interpolate them to fit the 768 screen personally i feel from ...
...if it is set to the 720p mode as then the TV is not messing with the signal. the tv does benefit from having the best Plasma Contrast processor on the market and this shows especially when you are watching movies and sport. this is normally a given when it comes to the Plasma VS LCD debate but even against other Plasmas this TV and the higher model are a cut above!!! i have used a PS3 on this TV as i sell those aswell and was waiting for them ... Read review

Be warned! The PDP-4270XD gives a good picture apart from two issues, a poor black level, and more seriously many sets suffer from the 'dirty screen effect'. I was affected myself, Pioneer spend 3 months looking into the problem only to conclude the picture is satisfactory. Many stores will not replace or fix if you find you have this problem. Do a google search for 'dirty screen effect'. Hopefully this as saved some people from the problems many have had.

i have experienced this type of television at a friends house. The picture that this telvision produces is bright,clear and extremely impressive. The telvision suits any style of room.