Washington, D.C. (November 8, 2006)
-- Pioneer's new 5070HD Plasma TV delivers "one
of the best Plasma pictures you'll see from any
manufacturer in the business."
That's according to a review just published by Business Week magazine.
The publication says the 50-inch flat-panel solves one of the biggest problems that's plagued the Plasma TV: screen glare in brightly lit rooms. Pioneer has replaced the traditional glass filter with a new technology called "First-Surface Pure Color Filter."
Business Week says the feature reduces the glare by bonding the filter directly to the glass.
The Pioneer 5070HD scores, according to Business Week.
The Pioneer set, which retails for $3,500, does not display high-def in 1080p, which can be seen now only with new HDTV DVDs.
But the magazine writes that the flat-panel offers improved black levels.
"I watched Underworld: Evolution on Toshiba's HD DVD player, and the 5070HD performed ably at revealing details in dark scenes where many lesser sets fall short. Images were crisp and clear, and details were far more defined, thanks to the ability recalibration of the HD player's 1080 interlaced signal," the magazine's reviewer writes.
On the down side, Business Week says green colors "oversaturate out of the box (and) assembly is required to use the stand and speakers." But, it adds, "Pioneer steps up to the plate with its new Plasma and delivers."
Business Week gives the Pioneer 5070HD 4.5 stars out of a possible 5.
That's according to a review just published by Business Week magazine.
The publication says the 50-inch flat-panel solves one of the biggest problems that's plagued the Plasma TV: screen glare in brightly lit rooms. Pioneer has replaced the traditional glass filter with a new technology called "First-Surface Pure Color Filter."
Business Week says the feature reduces the glare by bonding the filter directly to the glass.
The Pioneer 5070HD scores, according to Business Week.
The Pioneer set, which retails for $3,500, does not display high-def in 1080p, which can be seen now only with new HDTV DVDs.
But the magazine writes that the flat-panel offers improved black levels.
"I watched Underworld: Evolution on Toshiba's HD DVD player, and the 5070HD performed ably at revealing details in dark scenes where many lesser sets fall short. Images were crisp and clear, and details were far more defined, thanks to the ability recalibration of the HD player's 1080 interlaced signal," the magazine's reviewer writes.
On the down side, Business Week says green colors "oversaturate out of the box (and) assembly is required to use the stand and speakers." But, it adds, "Pioneer steps up to the plate with its new Plasma and delivers."
Business Week gives the Pioneer 5070HD 4.5 stars out of a possible 5.