Pioneer unleashes monster movie TV

If you’re looking at setting up your own DIY cinema for big screen film fests without having to trudge down to the multiplex then this 50-inch TV makes the perfect attaction. It’s full 1080p enabled, so you’ll get the best picture that high definition has to offer in the creature comfort of your own home.

Hook the Pioneer PDP-LX5090 up to a Blu-ray player and surround sound system and you’ve got an instant mini cinema set-up – just bring your own overpriced popcorn. In between show times it’ll double as a regular TV and thanks to Freeview you’ll find plenty of channels to dip into between blockbusters.

Top talents
Film faithful – Movies are shot at 24 frames per second, which luckily this screen supports so you can watch back your favourites as the director intended.

1080p-tastic – Want the best HD picture available? With the ability to show 1920×1080 pixels, that’s almost five times better quality than standard TV.

Clever colours – With Pioneer’s Direct Colour Filter 3+ tech built in, you’ll get better colours no matter what the ambient light in the room is like.

Best price: £2,365 on 21 July 2008

Closest rivals
Panasonic TH103PF9EK – Finding 50-inch a bit on the small side? Then how about this colossal 103in Panny? Yours for about the same price as a house up north.

LG 60PC45 - Adding an extra 10 inches to the panel size, but still cheaper than many 50-inch sets, this LG represents a big screen bargain.

Samsung LE-52A656A1F – Looking to save a bob or two? This Samsung undercuts the competition without ditching features like 1080p and 24fps playback

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