Pioneer PDP-508XD Review

I’ve completed the review on Pioneer PDP508XD, the current flagship model of the G8 Kuro series of plasma TVs. The set was generously supplied by TLC Broadcast, an authorised Pioneer specialist dealer. If you’re thinking about giving this review a skip because you’ve read the one on PDP4280XD, don’t: there are a couple of subtle but significant differences in terms of picture quality.

We also have a new contributor on board here at HDTVTest – David Mackenzie (more well-known as Lyris on the forums). He remains the chief hardware reviewer for DVDTimes, but will contribute some reviews to HDTVTest from time to time. Since first corresponding with him over the clouding issue on Sony W2000, I’ve discovered that David and I both share a deep commitment to in-depth and accurate reviews beyond what normal home theatre magazines usually offer (which is pretty obvious from his writings at DVDTimes). We both also harbour the same disdain for a certain HDTV review website that has plagiarised his PS3 review (among others), although he’s fanatic about Ren & Stimpy cartoons and I can’t claim to have seen many episodes.

He’s currently reviewing the Panasonic TX32LXD700 for HDTVTest, and I look forward to what he has to say about this television. Welcome aboard David!

Samsung LE52M87BDX Review

Andrew has posted his first review for HDTVTest on Samsung LE52M87BDX, their current flagship LCD TV.

Looking forward to the future, both Andrew and I are testing a couple of Pioneer plasma televisions that have been kindly supplied by TLC Broadcast, an authorised Pioneer specialist retailer. Their prices are pretty competitive with the additional bonus of free 5 year warranty thrown in. I’ve chatted at length with their boss Tony, who impressed me with his thorough knowledge of (and supreme confidence in) Pioneer products… I’m sure the aftercare provided will be excellent.

Another thing before I sign off this time: following the suggestions of some readers, I’ve reorganised the HDTVTest forum to make it less cluttered, so feel free to sign up and contribute to a growing community. Soon I plan to start offloading some calibrated HDTVs that I bought to review in a subsection of the forum… I’ll keep you guys posted.