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Entered CNET Catalog: 03/20/2003
SKU: P50XHA10US
Manufacturer: Fujitsu
Manufacturer description
Introducing the next generation of high resolution plasma, the Fujitsu P50XHA10US Plasmavision SlimScreen monitor. With an amazing contrast ratio of 3000: 1 and brightness of 600 cd/m2, the P50XHA10US can be used in a variety of home theater applications, regardless of room brightness. Just 3.9 inches thin and a mere 99.2 pounds, the P50XHA10US removes virtually all installation barriers, making it ideal for custom installations. Fujitsu General's strength lies in the electronics incorporated in each of the plasma display panels produced. In addition to holding hundreds of patents on the glass technology, Fujitsu also has over 300 patents pending for the electronic circuitry used to drive the glass substrate. The exclusive AVM single-chip advanced digital video processor virtually eliminates motion artifacts and flicker, improves vertical resolution and reproduces natural movement with ease. The processor's built-in line doubler converts NTSC signals using different methods of processing for moving and still pictures. The result is smoother images with more natural movement and without visible scan lines. High resolution and DVD signals are enhanced by the processor to achieve the optimum image for the plasma display. Another advantage is the real life images that are produced when using this panel with high resolution sources. Accepting inputs from virtually any video source, the P50XHA10US is the perfect Convergent Visual Medium for numerous home theater applications. The P50XHA10US provides a greater range of picture adjustments, accessible via its improved on-screen menu and supplied remote control. The P50XHA10US features a restyled, lighter chassis for easier cable routing and requires lower power consumption, offering even greater installation flexibility in a wide variety of home theater applications.Product summary
The good: Solid color decoding and black-level performance; independent input memories; DVI input; two component-video inputs.
The bad: Expensive; some low-level video noise and false-contouring artifacts.
The bottom line: Offering outstanding performance for a plasma, this 50-inch Fujitsu is our new favorite in its size class.
CNET editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 03/13/2003
Note: Fujitsu says that it will not honor its standard three-year parts-and-labor/one-year plasma-element warranty for panels purchased from unauthorized retailers, which are typically found online. Click here or call 888/888-3424 to find an authorized retailer. The 50XHA10US is just about all screen, with only a thin, silver border surrounding its 50-inch-diagonal glass panel. Despite the very large screen, this set measures just 3.7 inches deep, so it mounts on a wall with ease. Unlike some of its competition, it lacks built-in speakers and doesn't include a stand. Fujitsu sells a $399 (list) flat wall mount and a $499 (list) tabletop stand separately.
A column of buttons nestles discreetly along the right side of the screen, allowing access to major controls and the menu system. Fujitsu has improved the remote somewhat from earlier designs, and we found it straightforward and easy to use. The 50XHA10US has a native resolution of 1,366x768 pixels, which is as high as that of any plasma available. This panel will therefore display every pixel of a 720p HDTV source but, like all current plasmas, it doesn't have the resolution to handle 1080i.
Like most monitor-inspired plasma sets, the 50XHA10US lacks a built-in tuner and offers little in the way of conveniences. However, it does have some picture-enhancing features that are well worth mentioning. Most notable is the internal scalar's 3:2 pull-down mode; Fujitsu calls it Advanced Video Movement, and it's designed to eliminate motion and jagged-edge artifacts from film-based sources such as most DVDs. We also appreciated the input-memory feature, which lets you customize the picture for each source and retains the adjustments when you switch inputs.
Burn-in is a concern for plasma owners; this effect can occur when static images are left on the panel for long periods of time and become permanently etched into the screen. Fujitsu provides adjustable sidebars, which can be changed from black to a near full white to help prevent burn-in with non-wide-screen, 4:3 programs.
This set's connectivity options are more comprehensive than those of earlier designs. It offers the new Digital Visual Interface (DVI) with HDCP copy protection--the only Hollywood-sanctioned digital interface for use with HDTV set-top receivers. The back panel also has two broadband component-video inputs that will accept 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i HDTV sources; one S-Video input; and one composite-video input. Also on tap is an RS-232 control port for use with Crestron and AMX touch-panel remote-control systems. We weren't surprised to find that the 50XHA10US's default picture settings arrive in what we like to call torch mode--everything was set way too bright. After a full ISF-style calibration for both NTSC and HDTV sources, the panel's picture quality greatly improved. We managed to get quite close to the NTSC standard of 6,500 degrees Kelvin through the entire range of the grayscale. The color decoder in this panel is quite good, with little or no red push, which resulted in extremely lush, saturated color from DVD and HDTV sources.
The internal AVM scalar in this Fujitsu does a very good job of fitting incoming images to the TV's native pixels. We looked at the opening of Star Trek: Insurrection and found that this set's 3:2 pull-down worked well. The processor rendered this scene cleanly, with a smooth, filmlike look and virtually no motion artifacts.
After calibration, we kicked back and watched some of our favorite reference DVD movies. Chapter 31 of Charlotte Gray looked excellent, displaying deep, richly saturated colors and very natural-looking skin tones. Chapters 4 and 5 of Monsters, Inc. also looked crisp and clean, with extremely vibrant color.
HDTV sources from Time Warner Cable were excellent as well. In particular, PBS's channel 713 looked spectacular, especially on bright scenes. The 50XHA10US reproduces very good blacks in comparison to other plasma panels on the market but still falls short of true black, which is obtainable with only a properly configured CRT display. There is some visible low-level noise and slight false-contouring artifacts when viewing any material at or near black. With that said, this Fujitsu is as good in black-level performance as our current reference plasma panel, the 42-inch Panasonic PT-42PD3-P.
User opinions
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8/10
Fujitsu and Panasonic are probably the same set
Pros: see Panasonic's 50 " plasma display
Cons: see Panasonic's 50" plasma display
http://www.hdtvexpert.com/pages/strangesan.htm
CNET's comment that Fujitsu's picture was just as good as the Pannie seems right on! However, Fujitsu is probably getting out of the business
User Rating: 
9/10
Incredible real life Picture
Pros: We watch more TV since we purchased this amazing plasma. Even our dog loves the high def animal shows!
Cons: A bit pricey but once you get past that, it's well worth it.
User Rating: 8/10
After 14 months still wows the crowd
Pros: Had a 50 inch installed by a dealer and it is a beautiful thing to behold. The blacks are black and football shows no movement artifact. I can watch underwater lobsters on the discovery HD for hours!
Cons: No tuner , no speakers, but design ur own system anyway. 3 year warranty apllies with an authorised dealer only.
User Rating: 8/10
Extremely happy with decision!
Pros: Love the picture. Like most people out there, I am no expert and don't pretend to be. If you're an average Joe and just want a great looking picture that will impress your friends, this is the set. The $1000 rebate they offered in the summer didn't hur
Cons: Can't think of any.
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10/10
Stereo Planet directed meet right...
Pros: The best 50''re out there I've seen. Look sweet in my tech room and my wife loves it more than me! Enough said...I painted mine black because I didn't like the silver when in a dark room. Looks even better
Cons: Not available in black...$8.99 at good paint store solved that one...Wish the stands didn't cost so darn much..but that is like saying, Wish my Porsche tires were cheaper!
User Rating: 10/10
The comparison to Gateway is absurd...
Pros: This monitor I have seen in many stores and it is awesome. Who the heck is the person that says it is "EXACTLY like the Gateway". That person must be an idiot Gateway salesmen thinking we're all idiots.
Cons: Non
User Rating: 
7/10
Very nice picture!
Pros: Amazing picture, BIG!
Cons: Not many features, just a monitor. But that's the point. It's so thin!
User Rating: 
5/10
Great picture, no sleep timer
Pros: Very clear clean picture especially in HD. Plenty of hook-ups, (2) Componet video, S video and RCA.
Cons: No sleep timer which is hard to believe when you are paying over $8,000. Almost all the other Plasmas have this feature. A must have in a bedroom.
User Rating: 
4/10
Like buying a Ferrari to drop the kids off at school..
Pros: Nice, as all plasmas are..
Cons: Get the EXACT same thing from Gateway at a fraction of the price
User Rating: 7/10
Fantastic picture! Best plasma I've seen.
Pros: Great picture. Accurate colors. Brightest picture I've seen on a plasma. Blacks are almost pure black, not green-black like lesser, previous-generation plasmas. First I've seen that I'd like to own!
Cons: Price, but to be expected for latest-generation plasma tech.
User Rating: 9/10
fantastic plasma tv
Pros: i bought this plasma in november and so far i love it. fantastic screen in terms of color, contrast.
Cons: i wish the TV could display a split screen. it costs a bomb.
User Rating: 9/10
Creme de la Creme
Pros: Picture is simply outstanding. Creates great three-dimensional viewing pleasure. HDTV ... I attached it to TimeWarner Cable and it's just one "wow" effect after another. Especially Discovery Channel HD, but also all INHD channels, and of course, HBOHD an
Cons: 4:3 stretch modes could be better. Although this TV offers "Zoom1" and "Zoom2" functions on Composite and S-Video, it's not really satisfactory. 16:9 Loewe TAnconda comes with an outstanding 4:3 stretch mode, "Panaorama", I wished the Fujitso would offer
User Rating: 7/10
Proverbial "looking out of a window" picture
Pros: On HD broadcasts, the picture can be spectacular. Look at ESPN's Sunday night football game in HD: the picture looks like you are looking out of a window in a sky box at the stadium. Thats how good the picture is!
Cons: On standard digital broadcasts via satellite, the picture can be fuzzy when 480 resolution is being used. Makes you wish all broadcasts were HD!
User Rating: 10/10
The best picture and sound quality I have ever seen!
Pros: It has a very sleek design, and it can fit up on the wall like a picture frame! Graet sound, especially with the brand new surround sound speaker system i just got along with the TV.
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User Rating: 9/10
One of my best purchases ever
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User Rating: 7/10
Best picture I've seen
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User Rating: 9/10
Best Plasma Available Today!
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