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50-inch, 1280-by-768 pixel screen,
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i digital inputs supported,
2 HDMI inputs, 3 component inputs,
2 standard TV and 1 HDTV tuners,
5 video presets,
2 FireWire ports,
Media breakout box for all inputs, outputs,
Bottom Line: With fine image quality and a sharp, clever design, the Pioneer would be a worthy addition to a dream house.
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50-inch, 1365-by-768 pixel screen,
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i digital inputs supported,
1 DVI input, 2 component inputs,
No standard or HDTV tuners,
5 video presets,
Advanced controls for three primary colors, three secondary colors, and gamma,
Inverse and orbiter anti-burn-in technology,
Bottom Line: The PD-5030 is a good choice for hard-core videophiles with the time, interest, and funds to custom-build the ideal home theater setup.
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50-inch, 1366-by-768 pixel screen,
480p, 1080i digital inputs supported,
1 HDMI input, 2 component inputs,
1 standard and 1 HDTV tuners (CableCard ready),
3 video presets,
Memory card slots for photo viewing,
Auto-adjusts brightness to room lighting,
Bottom Line: The Panasonic strikes a good balance of price and performance and provides the latest features for the future.
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Last Rated:
50-inch, 1366-by-768 pixel screen,
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i digital inputs supported,
1 DVI input, 2 component inputs,
2 standard TV and 1 HDTV tuners,
7 video presets,
4 sound presets,
Inverse and orbiter anti-burn-in technology,
Bottom Line: This plasma has a sharp, clever design and fine sound system. But image quality, especially color, disappoints.
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50-inch, 1366-by-768 pixel screen,
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i digital inputs supported,
1 DVI input, 2 component inputs,
1 standard TV tuner,
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Bottom Line: Poor color and sound, plus a DVI input that can't accept copy-protected HD content, make this set a terrible disappointment.
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50-inch, 1280-by-720 pixel screen,
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i digital inputs supported,
1 DVI input, 3 component inputs,
2 standard TV tuners,
2 preset and 3 programmable video modes per input,
Controls for three primary color levels, plus yellow; gamma control,
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Bottom Line: Though not so graceful in its design, the RD50 offers impressive advanced controls and looks good where it counts--on the screen.
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Last Rated:
50-inch, 1280-by-720 pixel screen,
480i, 480p, 1080i digital inputs supported,
1 DVI input, 2 component inputs,
2 standard TV and 1 HDTV tuners,
4 video presets,
2 FireWire ports,
Ethernet port for built-in Web browser; optional $50 wireless keyboard,
Bottom Line: Colors are muted, but the RCA's bright, pleasing images hold up well in high lighting, and its sound system is first-rate.
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Last Rated:
52-inch, 1280-by-720 pixel screen,
480i, 480P, 720p, 1080i digital inputs supported,
1 DVI input, 2 component inputs,
2 standard TV tuners,
7 video presets,
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Bottom Line: As with LG's plasma, the pleasing design of this DLP set is undermined by disappointing image quality (especially the colors).
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