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Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD


$3,500.00 Released June, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Best blacks of any plasma - 5x deeper than previous 2007 models. 20% thinner than the previous generation. Ambient light sensor for automatic image optimization - 'Optimum Mode'.

The Cons:Fewer image tuning controls than the previous generation. Cannot get perfect colour settings - even after meticulous calibration. Not a real looker.

The Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD is an ultra-thin 50” high-definition plasma television released in mid 2008. It was touted as delivering a level of black depth 5x deeper than previous models from the past year (2007).

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It delivers 1080p resolution and is able to connect via all modern standards — including HDMI, component, composite, and PC — allowing it to process high-resolution content from Blu-ray discs (external player required), HD digital boxes (set-top required), and computer games (PC required). Most touted about the unit is its Optimum mode, which utilizes a sensor to monitor ambient lightening conditions, after-which it automatically adjusts settings for optimal performance. Additional features include Networked Media Home Gallery for PC/USB playback, a redesigned GUI for easier navigation, and DLNA/Windows-PlaysForSure compatibility.

Features

  • 50” HDTV (Plasma)
  • Deep Black
  • 1080p Resolution
  • Versatile Connectivity
  • Optimum Mode
  • Networked Media Home Gallery
  • Redesigned GUI
  • DLNA/WPFS Comptability

Specifications

  • Screen Size: 50”
  • High-Definition Resolution: 1920x1080p
  • Video Supported: WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
  • Audio Supported: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP

Inputs/Outputs

  • HDMI 1.3 In
  • Component In
  • Composite In
  • S-Video In
  • USB
  • PC
  • LAN
  • Optical Digital Audio Out
  • Audio LR Out
  • Subwoofer Out
  • SR Out
  • Headphone Out
  • Speaker Out

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Pros
  • 2

    best blacks of any plasma - 5x deeper than previous 2007 models

  • 2

    20% thinner than the previous generation

  • 1

    ambient light sensor for automatic image optimization - 'Optimum Mode'

  • 1

    great contrast

  • 1

    anti-reflective screen

  • 1

    DLNA compliance - includes Ethernet port for network interface

  • 1

    redesigned GUI

  • 1

    includes backlit remote control

  • 1

    burn-in resistant

Cons
  • 2

    fewer image tuning controls than the previous generation

  • 1

    cannot get perfect colour settings - even after meticulous calibration

  • 0

    not a real looker

  • 0

    high price

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