Pioneer flat screen plasma TV Buying Tips

Pioneer PDP-505HD plasma / flat screen tv

Key features of the Pioneer-PDP-505HD plasma tv include:

Basic Features:

XGA resolution - 16:9 (1280 x 768), 4:3 (1024x768)

Automatic conversion of any source to 768 progressive display

16.77 million colors

0.858 x 0.808 pixel pitch (mm)

Viewing angle of 160 degrees x 160 degrees

5 cinema modes

Adjustable color temperature

Remote control

Encased cell structure

PureCinema 2:3 pull down film detection

Terminals:

Auto select RGB input/component video input, with BNC connectors

D-Sub 15 computer input

Dedicated component input

S-Video/composite NTSC input

XGA Resolution:

extended graphics array was introduced by IBM in 1990 and supports 1024x768 resolution for 4:3 and 1280x768 for 16:9.

Differences between the Pioneer PDP502MX and the Pioneer PDP505HD Plasma Screen TVs

The PDP502MX is classed as a commercial Plasma TV, the PDP505HD is classed as the consumer model

The PDP502MX is black, the PDP505HD is silver

The PDP502MX can play NTSC/PAL/SECAM, the PDP505HD only plays NTSC

The PDP5020MX can output SXGA & UXGA on PCs, the PDP505HD maximum output is SVGA

The PDP502MX has a built in amplifier with speakers as an option, the PDP505HD does not have any options for speakers

The PDP502MX is considerable cheaper than the PDP505HD model.

Pioneer PDP505HD Review by Alan Osofsky from NY on 3.30.01

Q:  Describe the picture of the plasma TV/LCD monitor in terms of clarity, color reproduction, contrast and brightness.

A:  Outstandingly clear

Q:  What are your general comments on your Plasma TVs/LCD Monitors? How do you like it?

A:  So far a major improvement over my previous set

Q:  How would you best describe the design and looks of the Plasma TV/LCD Monitor?

A:  Elegant in its simplicity

Q:  Plasma TV Inputs used? A:  1 S-Video & 1 Composite

Q:  How long have you had the Plasma TV/LCD Monitor? A:  Less than 1 Month

Q:  What is the Plasma TV/LCD used for? A:  Home Living Room

Q:  Please explain how the Plasma TV/LCD Monitor was installed.

A:   My television installation expert installed the TV

Q:  Where did you purchase your Plasma TV/LCD Monitor? How was your buying experience?

A:   On-line at DTV Express. It was easy and and a big discount to the local television outlet - the service was great.

Q:  Your Comments About DTVExpress.com:

A:   It was great as is.

About this review:
The above review as completed by a customer of one of our main sponsors - DTVCity.com, PlasmaDepot.com and DTVExpress.com