Advantages: Great
Disadvantages: None

...The design on the TV is great. The side speakers are very well integrated with the TV and don't stand out either (they are removable as well if you plan to use a surround sound speaker system). The picture is outstanding and I felt it really was head-and-shoulders above the other TVs I was considering (Sharp Aquos, Sony Plasmas, Philips, Hitachi and Panasonic). I went to a several retailers and looked at the large Plasma tvs with the same High Definition signal and the Poineer was the best there. As i said before the picture quality is the best i have experienced and this TV delivers a stunning picture which sharp contrast and no pixelization and the sound quality is also great with everything sounding like it has just happened beside you and with Pioneer's new PDP-505HD Advanced PureCinema,material on DVD, videotape, and even... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent Picture Quality, Great Sound and a Stunning design
Disadvantages: Only one HDMI slot

...We had our Philips 32" CRT for quite a few years and we decided that we would upgrade to an HDTV. When we were looking around, one TV stuck out from the rest, the Pioneer 436SXE. The picture quality is fantastic, whether you're watching any form of TV programme, DVD's, the quality is brilliant. Especially compared to our old Philips. Sound performance is good too and we're just listening to it through the integrated speakers. On the outside, the TV looks outstounding with a glossy black finish. The only one downside to the TV is that it only has one HDMI slot. This means if you have a Sky HD box and a DVD player that possesses HDMI, you'll have to keep switching between the two. I don't find this a huge problem though as even though it adds to the cost, you can purchase an HDMI adapter to enable to connect both devices. If you want... Read review

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Advantages: clear black screen, fantastic sound, awesome, more more more
Disadvantages: dust, and screen burn (not a problem really)

...Well, wanted a plasma tv for ages, finally got courage to buy one, because of kids did want all of buttons hidden so did not buy panasonic, read review on Pioneer and was told best TV to buy. Not wrong there, first very easy to set up, Control is not bad, not great but does the job. Picture is Awesome, with HD will be out of this world but why pay for more. Sound is incredible, i had philips Dolby Digital TV, to get great sound had to increase sound alot but with this 12 or 13 is clear crisp sound Sexy to look at Now the down side, first screen burn, so long as you turn contrast down to games mode, no problem my kids watch lots of tv with cbeebies etc and no burn, so yes picture looks little dark but ok though my main gripe is dust boy does this TV pick up dust but small gripe. Really 42 in is not that big as i thought for £1500... Read review

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Advantages: Breath-taking quality
Disadvantages: none as yet

...This TV simply oozes quality in every area. The panel itself is of the highest quality I have ever experienced. Some firms make the mistake of producing a high-quality panel, coupled with mediocre sound. I really do believe this set has extremely high quality speakers built in. Spending £2k on a TV, you don't want to buy something that is going to become obsolete anytime soon. Now we all know how fast-paced the TV market is, but this set tries to combat future technology with the inclusion of 2 HDMI sockets (to connect you HD peripherals) and 3 scart sockets. Quite simply, this set has plenty of connectivity options. You really do get what you pay for with this set. Now I'm told black designs are 'in' this year. Pioneer have obviously followed suit with their new range of plasmas, and I have to say, whilst you watch a tv for whats... Read review

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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 experience that what ever you are using will look better 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... Read review

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Advantages: crisp clear picture
Disadvantages: high price

...It was back in 2002 when I first started looking for a large TV we looked for rear projection tv then but found that if you moved away from the front of the screen the picture was of low quality. having promised the children for years I thought must look seriously now. The price of plasma tv has recently dropprd so now must be the time to buy ... Again have been looking in the sales and found that the Pioneer is the best quality, yes you will need to pay more if you are fussy and need a good quality TV. but hopefully this will last until I retire... Looking for the best deals is hard long hours on the intranet and visiting all the electical store in the area. I am so cheesed that at one point I though I will buy the cheapest.. sod qaulity. Finally did purchased this Plasma screen and set it up with my SkyHD, Arcam DVD and Xbox 360... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent sound, excellent vision, modern technology at its best
Disadvantages: A tad expensive, slight issue with shadows

...The Pioneer 4280XD a fantastic choice of television and quite possibly one of the best plasma options currently out of the market, before it's release there was a massive hype within the circles that follow this sort of thing and you should know that the visual quality even when not on High Definition is absolutely gob smacking but then for the price it retails at, you'd expect as much wouldn't you? Unfortunately there isn't all that much I can tell you about this product, after all it's a tele and the best way to review a tele will always be to watch it but as per usual I'll give my insight and hope that it helps you the consumer make an educated decision regarding the PDP-4280, perhaps the best way to start this would be to reveal the specifications. Features and Measurements: Screen Size: 42 inches Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Dimensions... Read review

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Advantages: Great HD, built in freeview
Disadvantages: Little bit expensive

...I have had this TV for a few years now and it has served me well despite a few mishaps. The first few things to mention about this product are that is a 43 inch, HD (High Definition), Plasma TV. The screen can be wall mounted and the TV has a separate media box from the screen. The media box in case you are wondering, is where all the receiving of channels and everything else goes on. Like a computer the screen just displays graphics from the media box. HIGH DEFINITION (HD) This Pioneer TV can display high definition to the highest standard level- 1080p. In case you don't know, high definition services usually come in 3 resolutions 720p, 1080i, 1080p (in order of worst to best). In conjunction with Sky's HD service the 2 are a good combination. OTHER FUNCTIONS The media box includes a digital freeview receiver which is good for when... Read review

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Advantages: clear and crisp view
Disadvantages: exspensive

...on the net from the right site's and when you watch these on your screen when you connect your pc to the tv it really does show how powerfull the screen is. WHY SHOULD'NT YOU -------------------------------- do you really want to spend £3150+ on a tv which does'nt even have a built in dvd player there only cheap but i think a dvd as well as the already included free view box should have been included i think it's the little thing's that spoil this tv. THE SCREEN -------------------- The PDP506XDE is a 50'' plasma television that includes a freeview box and a high definition visible viewing angle screen ,1280x768 panel resolution, NTSC, PAL, SECAM compatibility, SVGA/XGA/SXGA compatibility,SRS surround sound, HDMI input's and a colour management program, plus(Guide Plus+) and EQ controls. INPUT'S & OUTPUT... Read review

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Advantages: Awesome looks and picture, excellent connectivity
Disadvantages: None

...Flatscreen TV purchasing is a storm of options and specifications and vendors and magazines and reviews and prices. And then there's the buyer, in the middle of it all. As soon as you think of moving into purchasing something, the storm envelops you and threatens to spit you out the other side with something that isn't quite good enough, isn't quite what you wanted, wasn't quite the price your friends paid. I spent months preparing for this purchase. Seriously. Talk of brightnesses and pixels and resolutions and retention. It's a head-scrambler. Until I had an epiphany moment. I'd do it to old-fashioned way: go to a store, and select the one with the best picture, paper-specs be damned. Pioneer must love people like me. The PDP-436XDE has by far the most luscious picture of any plasma/lcd I've seen. It's so immediately attractive... Read review

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