Compare Prices : Pioneer PDP 5000EX

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's really difficult to ...

Review summary: The picture and price of this plasma will amaze

Pros: Glorious picture with both High- and standard-def sources.

Cons: No Scart sockets or tuner. Scrotum-shrivellingly expensive.

Verdict: It performs amazingly, but you'll have to dig deep. Start saving!

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 appetite

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