Pioneer PDP-507XD - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Delivering a combination of effortlessly stylish chassis design, genuinely useful connectivity and some impressive features and picture technology, the PDP-427XD appears to have all bases covered

Pros: Stunning pictures, Great sound, Excellent features and connections

Cons: It'd be nice if it was a touch cheaper

Verdict: It's easy to see why this is the best plasma of 2006

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: pioneer pdp-427xda review: The Pioneer PDP-427XDA scores with a stylish design, a built-in HD tuner and impressive picture quality, particularly if the set's been professionally calibrated.

Pros: Classy design, Striking picture quality, Built-in HD tuner, Designed to accommodate professional-grade calibration

Cons: Tuning options may overwhelm the timid, No memory card slots, High-end of the price scale

Verdict: The Pioneer PDP-427XDA scores with a stylish design, a built-in HD tuner and impressive picture quality, particularly if the set's been professionally calibrated.

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Pioneer's 7th generation plasma screens look set to raise the bar again.

Verdict: With LCD doing a frighteningly good job of winning over consumer hearts and minds, Pioneer has arguably never needed a truly outstanding plasma TV more than it needs one right now. Just as well, then, that it has delivered the goods in emphatic ...

Pros: Integrated HD Tuner, Wide range of ports, Good High Definition performance

Cons: Mediocre Standard Definition performance, Poor PC performance, Price

Verdict: While the PDP-427XDA performs well in High Definition, the issues with SD and PC signals are a factor especially considering the price point.