While we have not reviewed the Pioneer PDP-6010FD and the Pioneer PDP-5010FD, they are very similar to the PDP-5080HD, which we have reviewed and which received a CNET Editors' Choice award. The main step up of the PDP-6010FD and the PDP-5010FD is that they offer a higher native resolution of 1,920x1,080, allowing them to resolve every detail of 1080i and 1080p sources. For more information, please read the PDP-5080HD full review.
Description:
The Pioneer Kuro PDP-6010FD is a 60-inch, plasma television.
Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is expensive at around $5,155.
In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.
Pros:
Has a 60-inch screen size.
This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.
Also, this TV has a headphones, USB, serial, remote control, RGB input, HDMI input, speakers output, digital audio output (optical), audio line-in, component video input, composite video/audio input, S-Video input, audio line-out, and subwoofer output connections type, which is more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.
With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.
(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)
The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.
Cons:
None noted, given available product data.
Suitability:
Suited for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.
Value:
Overall, this TV's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.
For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of plasma televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit less -- in fact around $4,135.
Suggestions:
(1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' <ref type="link" url="http://cnet.com/hdtv-world/?tag=arw">Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.
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(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.
Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area
Electronics Take Back Coalition
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