The good: Breathtaking pictures; full-HD panel; 1080p video input compatibility; three digital video inputs; comprehensive user menu. The bad: Barebones kit; reflective screen; pricey. The bottom line: The Pioneer PDP-5000EX sets a new yardstick for all 50-inch plasma panels both in picture quality and pricing. Read full review of the Pioneer PDP-5000EX
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The PS-50P7H marks the latest flagship plasma TV from Samsung. It seems to be a replacement for the Q7, with little difference apart from a 6.4kg loss in weight. The P7 complements its LCD TV cousins, the F7 and N7 Mosel series, by bearing a common facade and design.
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The good: Housed in a very compact cabinet; accurate, natural colors; detailed blacks; two HDMI inputs. The bad: Analog tuner only; rather plain design; basic functionality package. The bottom line: Panasonic’s third rendition of its popular 42-inch Viera plasma, the TH-42PV60H, is sharper in picture and much sharper in price, but it's not quite as sexy as it used to be. Read full review of the Panasonic Viera TH-42PV60H
