Reviews of the Pioneer Kuro PDP-5080 HD
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CNET Review
The Good: This 50-inch plasma TV displays an exceedingly deep shade of black with excellent shadow detail; clean image with little noise; "smooth" video-processing mode removes most judder; excellent antireflective screen; sleek, minimalist styling; removable speaker; superb connectivity with four HDMI inputs and one PC input; CableCard compatible with TV Guide EPG.
The Bad: Expensive; inaccurate primary color of green; no user-menu fine color temperature controls.
The Bottom Line: The Pioneer PDP-5080HD produces the deepest shade of black--and thus one of the best pictures--we've ever tested.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
hdtvtest.co.uk
Review Summary: To summarise, the Pioneer PDP-5080XD is the best flat-panel that I have seen to date, and the only other display on the market right now that I would expect to surpass it is its bigger brother, the 1080p native PDP-LX508D.
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No Rating
ultimateavmag.com
Review Summary: Kuro is Japanese for deep, black, and penetrating, and Pioneer's new plasma sets take that word to heart. The company's Project KURO has spawned eight new models ranging in size from 42" to 60" and priced between $2,700 and $7,500. Four of the sets ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: When the PDP-4280HD's price comes down--which should happen pretty quickly--this model will become significantly more attractive.
Manufacturer: Pioneer North America
Part number: PDP-5080HD
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48 in x 4.5 in x 31.3 in x 76.7 lbs, Panel with stand - 48 in x 11.8 in x 33.4 in x 81.6 lbs
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1365 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Widescreen Modes Full, Wide, Zoom, Cinema, Conventional 4:3
- Color Temperature Control Yes (High/Mid/Low)
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Comb Filter 3D
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Optimum/Dynamic/Standard/Movie/Game/User
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC, 8-VSB
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Split screen, Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:2-135
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
- dbx Noise Reduction Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Detachable - 17 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS Focus, SRS TruBass
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
- Output Power / Total 34 Watt
- Additional Features Detachable speakers
- Driver Details Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Woofer driver, Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 25 mm
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x Speakers output ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear, 4 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control - Rear
- Slot Provided 1 x CableCARD
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV and VCR, DVD, Satellite or Cable
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 371 Watt
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Included Accessories Clamp, Tie clip, Cleaning cloth
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 330.6 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 228.56 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 253.72 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 22.95 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 89.35 US Dollars
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Buying Choices
PDP-5080HD 50" Plasma TV from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $2698.00
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6th Ave Electronics
$2698.00 |
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PowersellerNYC
$2899.00 |
In stock: yes
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