Pioneer PDP 5000EX - Expert Reviews

Review summary: An older TV, but in its day one of the best picture performances we'd ever seen

Pros: The best picture performance we've seen from a flat screen, whether the source is hi, or standard definition

Cons: More than $10,000 at launch�€�apart from that, nothing

Verdict: But screen resolution isn�€™t the only factor with this set. Unlike other screens that are HD ready, the Pioneer doesn�€™t solely rely on HD material. Instead it relays TV signals and other standard-def sources with an even hand. It�

Review summary: It slides out of the box looking pretty slinky, with a robust looking chassis too

Pros: Dazzling HD picture clarity, Excellent standard-def pictures

Cons: Sparse features, Poor speakers

Verdict: Happily, the SD performance was almost as impressive even when upscaled to 1080 lines

Review summary: When Pioneer introduces its first UK plasma with a full HD' native resolution the viewing public should sit up and look. Quality at a price tends to be the theme with this company's plasma TVs so the arrival of a 1920 x 1080 screen whets the appetit

Pros: Dazzling HD picture clarity, Excellent standard-def pictures

Cons: Sparse features, Poor speakers

Verdict: It costs a whole lot of money, but you get the best 50-inch plasma performance for it