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Pioneer PRO 151FD

General Information

Pioneer PRO 151FD

This HDTV ready Plasma PDP comes with a large 60" screen ideal for larger rooms. It comes with a built-in network media player and is a widescreen format.

The PRO 151FD comes with 1080p resolution, so you get the highest quality HD output.

Pioneer PRO 151FD - 60

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Product Details

The Pioneer PRO 151FD includes a 60" viewing area with 1920 X 1080 Full HD Resolution (16:9 Aspect Ratio), Fully Integrated ATSC & NTSC Tuner With Clear QAM, 4 HDMI, 1 Component, 1 S-Video, 3 AV and 1 PC inputs with a Dimension of 66-1/32 X 34-1/2 X 3-21/32 In.

"Brace yourself for the stunning new world of the Elite KURO PRO-151FD. It's a world of high-definition that will forever change the way you experience entertainment. More than just the next step in high-definition, the 1080p Elite KURO is a quantum leap. A revelation. Beyond anything thought possible, until now.Delivering the next benchmark by which every other flat... More panel will be measured, the new 1080p Elite KURO boasts black levels five times greater than its predecessor."

Features:

High-Definition Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
60" Class (59.58" Diagonal)
Deep Encased Cell Structure/Crystal Emissive Layer
Improved Color Filter For Enhanced Contrast
Improved ASIC Video Processing and Scaling
Detachable Side Speakers
Plasma Features
New & Improved Optimum Video Mode
Smooth Film Mode
4 Independent HDMI 1.3 Inputs
Room Light Sensor for Automatic Picture Adjustment
HD Wide Mode: Mode 1 / Mode 2
Standard 3:2 (60Hz) Pulldown
Advanced PureCinema with 3:3 (72Hz) Pulldown
Fully Integrated ATSC & NTSC Tuner with Clear QAM
Home Media Gallery
ISFccc Calibration Ready
Independant Gamma Control (R/G/B) For Heightened Color Calibration
Sound Control (Synchronized Sound): Off / On
V-Chip Parental Control
Remote Control: New Design - Aluminum Plated - Illuminated / Preset / Learning
On-Screen Display: Eng / Fre / Spa
New & Improved Graphical User Int


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Consumer Feedback

"Expensive, Yes: Worth the money? YOU BET!"

Pros: Near perfect colors, ability to tweak further if necessary. Black with details that you didn?t know you were missing because they are not there on other sets. This Plasma enhances a poor 480 pic to produce a pic that looks like a 720 or 1080 input.

Cons: $6500 price & you will spend too much time watching TV. May cause marital problems becoming more critical if she finds out what U paid for that thing hanging on the wall. (If she finds out the price it can b a great addition to your new bachelor pad)
Actual user feedback from CNet.com


Pros: Deepest blacks ever achieved
Ruler flat greyscale
Near perfect Color points.
Best contrast on the market
Unbeatable

Cons: Price is a little high

Summary: This is the best TV ever made.
You simply can't do better.
This Tv performs well in just about ever single important categorie. something no other TV can do like this one.

I am looking forward to the Sony XBR8 LCD's and the Samsung 950 LCDs, But I do not expect either of them to perfom like this TV. Mark my words.
Actual user feedback from CNet.com


"Best plasma TV I have seen; the picture truely stunning"

Pros: The picture is eye-popping; the controls allow a wide variety of settings; deep blacks; lots of inputs (4 HDMI); seems to generate minimal heat radiation.

Cons: A high price, but I bought it at $4999.95 (list:$6500) so it was well worth the price.

Summary: The gloss black stand and bezel give it a very classy look; the picture is outstanding with crystal clear picture when using blu-ray player and very deep blacks; room ambient light and color sensor; myriad of adjustable settings; lots of inputs (only one component, if you have a lot of "legacy" equipment); nice sturdy remote. This is my first foray into plasma and certainly the biggest TV in the houre. I replaced a second-generation Samsung DLP 61" with this, and there is no comparison. It is amazing watching blu-ray movies on this TV, and regular HD cable programs and movies are also stunning. I have yet to notice a lot of heat coming off the back of the panel as I have with other TVs in the stores. You could probably spend over $10,000 for a Runco or other "prestige" TV and not surpass the performance of this panel. I was trying to decide between this and the Panasonic 58" plasma and took the plunge. I'm sure the Panasonic would have been great as it looked comparable (but not the same!) in the store, but am totally happy with this panel. I heartily recommend this TV if you can get it at a discount as I did.
Actual user feedback from CNet.com


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