Pioneer Elite Kuro Pro-111FD HDTV Plasma Tested
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We get bleary-eyed checking out all the new HDTVs. Bigger, better and cheaper are this year's watchwords in a nutshell. And yet, if you walk into a decent retailer and gaze over a wide expanse of higher-end flat panels, one series always stands out: Pioneer's Kuro plasma HDTV line. Consistently rated by everyone with 20/20 vision as the best available, we couldn't wait to put the new Elite Pro-111FD through its paces. Although wonderful, though, one huge drawback for the product family is the simple fact that featured selections are wildly-expensive compared to plasma market-share leader Panasonic's offerings. For example: A top-end and very good 1080p 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PZ850U is 2,999 USD and the entry-level 1080p TH-50PZ80U is 2000 USD it's not too shabby either. The same-sized Kuro? Try 5,000 USD for a top-end Elite or only 4,000 USD for a plain vanilla Pioneer. And this, before we even consider manufacturers like Vizio, who offer similar-sized models for around 1,500 USD. But hey, what can we say: Even in this horrible economic environment, it's still nice to dream of have the scratch to purchase a luxury HDTV.
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Quelle: digitaltrends.com (E)
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