Pioneer PRO-1140HD

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Product Summary

The Pioneer PRO-1140HD is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,000.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pioneer PRO-1140HD

Manufacturer: Pioneer North America

Part Number: PRO-1140HD

Specs: Product type: Plasma TV; Diagonal size: 50 in; Resolution: 1365 x 768 See full specs >>

Price range: $1,999.00 - $2,099.00

CNET product brief

Description: The Pioneer PRO-1140HD is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,000.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has two tuners, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.(Having two tuners comes in handy when you want to view two broadcasts at once, using PIP.)Also, this TV only has 9 pin D-Sub, 19 pin HDMI type A, RJ-45, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 4 pin USB type B, and RCA phono x 3 connector type, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog television when connected to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV 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: Made for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: In general, this TV has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(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.

Receiving HDTV broadcast: The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.

True HDTV: True HDTV programming is now available in three resolutions: 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Tuner options: An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital television set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.

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