Pioneer KURO PDP-5020FD 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV | 
| Brand: Pioneer
Category: CE
List Price: $3,999.99
Buy New: $2,863.99
You Save: $1136.00 (28%)
New (7) Refurbished (1) from $2,289.71
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 1142
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 86
Dimensions (in): 48.5 x 3.7 x 34.2
MPN: PDP-5020FD
Model: PDP-5020FD
UPC: 012562887098
EAN: 0012562887098
Release Date: June 12, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | High Definition 1080p Resolution (1920 x 1080p) | | • | 50-Inch Diagonal Class / 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio | | • | New Deeper Intense Blacks for Unmatched Contrast (5x the Previous Generation) | | • | New Thinner Cosmetic Design | | • | 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 Inputs |
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Product Description
Enter the next generation of Pioneer KURO, where a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Awake your senses and discover there is more to this television than meets the eye. Deeper black levels that pave the way to breathtaking detail, added dimension and more vibrant color are just the beginning. Optimum Mode automatically analyzes and adjusts audio and video settings according to specific room light conditions and type of light and color. Program content is also monitored and finely adjusted so movies, sports and news are all faithfully reproduced. Smooth Film mode eliminates motion jitter in 3:2 Pulldown (60Hz), providing natural even playback of film content. Detachable bottom speaker with fully integrated digital amplifier for pristine clarity and accuracy of sound 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 inputs with HDMI-CEC control and the ability to accept 1080p 24/60Hz signal Room Light Sensor for automatic picture adjustment Standard 3 - 2 (60Hz) and Advanced PureCinema with 3 - 3 Pulldown (72Hz) for accurate playback of film content Fully Integrated ATSC and NTSC Tuner with Clear QAM Supported Formats - Video - WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, MPEG4 (SP/ASP), and MPEG4 (H.264/AVC) Audio - WMA9, MP3, Linear PCM (WAV), HE-AAC, and MPEG-4 AAC Photos - JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and BMP 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 (1 side, 3 rear) with PC support, 2 with analog audio, 1 Component, 3x Composite, 1 S-Video Antenna, USB (Mass Storage Class), LAN (10/100 Base-T --Ethernet), and PC input Optical Digital Audio (Dolby Digital/PCM), Audio LR, Subwoofer, SR, and Headphone output Dimensions - Width 48-17/32 x Height 28-15/32 x Depth 3-21/32 / 48-17/32 x 31-5/8 x 3-21/32 with speaker Weight - 74 pounds 1 ounces / 86 pounds with speaker and stand
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Superb television August 29, 2008
Isaac Hepworth (San Francisco, CA USA)
I didn't know much about televisions when I bought this on the recommendation of a friend who has one. As somebody who doesn't know much about televisions I can't tell you much about the color saturation, refresh rates, black levels, contrast, or indeed many other technical topics. I can tell you, though, that the TV is a joy to watch. Super-clear picture, great color (once you take it out of "dynamic" mode and put it into "movie" mode), and even switched off it's very attractive in a black minimalistic kind of way.
Amazon delivered early, a pleasant surprise. The delivery firm was helpful and careful, and did everything I'd hope for in terms of getting the thing out of the box and mounting it on the stand.
Two small disappointments, neither a big deal:
1. The remote is pretty lame. The one with this TV is altogether fully-featured but otherwise dull and unimaginative. No attention to ergonomics or usability whatsoever. I know, I know, just like most remotes... but I'm a TiVo user so have high standards. They could have done much better, but I guess it wasn't their focus.
2. No way to disable inputs. This TV has a huge number of inputs (which is great) but there's no way to tell it "hey, there's nothing on inputs 1,2, and 6". That means that when you cycle through them you have to go via all the ones you're not using as well as the ones you are. I have a Sony LCD where you can disable certain inputs in the settings; works much better.
All in all, though: very happy indeed with this thing.
Awesome picture August 29, 2008
Rao (Edmond, OK USA)
I was shopping for a bigscreen HDTV to watch olympics'08.The shortlist narrowed down to Sony bravia and Pioneer Kuro and i am glad i chose Kuro. The opening ceremony is unbelievably vivid and life like. On contrary to some reviews i have read, the picture is good even in daylight, i think from very efficient antiglare filter. I keep tapping myself on my shoulder every night when i watch the TV programs for making a smart choice. My only disappointment is lack of internet connectivity and retriction of media players to Windows media player only. Wireless connectivity to computer should be included in the next upgrade to this model. Having said that, This TV is for viewing pleasure of HDTV programs and does this job second to NONE. The only thing that could beat this TV's picture quality is perhaps a 3D picture!
Pioneer makes best Plasmas. August 24, 2008
John P. Light
I have been reading about flat panel TV's since they first hit the market. Yes, it takes me a few years to
make a decision about a new product format. The entire Pioneer plasma product line has the best black level and signal processing compared with its competitors, two areas that not enough reviewers write about. These
are the two main reasons that Pioneer stands out above the rest. The Elite line has a few more options, this year for the true videophile, more levels of picture adjustment. Pioneer tends to be at the top of the pricing scale as a base plasma TV and the additional picture adjustments were not worth the price premium to me. What I can tell you is regardless of the model, you won't be disappointed.
great tv August 24, 2008
M. J. Bonney (LA)
this tv is amazing. no need to spend an extra 2g's for the elite model when this one is just as good to all but the most discerning viewer. right out of the box i was blown away by the picture quality. set up was a breeze. even the sound bar is pretty amazing.
Another 5020FD review August 11, 2008
D. Hoenicke (Connecticut USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased the 5020FD to replace my samsung 60 inch DLP. This TV is much better in everyway albeit smaller in size. You have to mount the speakers but that did not take long. The speaker quality by the way is great-- pioneer has been around since at least the 70's and they know how to make speakers. The picture is amazing-- needs some minor adjustments only. I have challenged the picture with my sony playstation 3, DVDs, and BluRays. There is no motion artifact which is troubling on LCDs. I was particularly pleased with bright whites on dark blacks-- rock concerts and movies like the Matrix and Harry Potter pixilate when lightning strikes or wands fight on LCDs but NOT on this plasma. I was very pleased with the price... currently $400-900 cheaper than best buy. 6ave delivered the TV promptly in 4 days. I am very pleased.
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