Pioneer 443 Plasma screen

[eelco74]

I have my eye on their new plasma screen the new 443,

I has been tested very good by What Hifi, as beiing one of the best plasmas.

However there are some reports of beiing slow especially during sports. Since I watch F1 and Soccer a lot, this might be a problem.

Anyone who has one and can give some comment about this issue ?

[aud19]

Well Pioneer and Fujitsu would probably be on my short list for plasma's if I had to buy one but the somewhat slow pixel refresh, from what I've seen, is a trait of all plasmas. Producing a slight "ghosting" on fast moving images. Though I would imagine some are better/worse than others. I assume you're going with plasma due to space and room lighting considerations? Or is it just the "cool" factor?

Jason

[eelco74]

I find the plasma's a bit faster than the LCD/TFT's. It also seems that any digital processing like Digital Noise reduction makes a Flat TV slower.

I do not have a very big living room. So I wanted to buy a beamer. However then I also need to replace my TV because the available room (no room for the projection screen). A rear projection is also too big.

A smaller 28" lcd and a good beamer costs about the same as the Pioneer 43". So thats why I look at the plasma.

And yes, it definately has a cool factor.

[BlazeMaster]

if you can afford one then, sure why not? Pioneer Elite and Fujitsu are highly regarded in the plasma industry. Another popular maker is Panasonic. I'd check out all 3 and take the one that pleases me and my wallet the best. Do you live near a Bang & Olfusen store? I've seen their 50 inch plasma, it's the best plasma I've seen, hands down. Motion on the B&O are so smooth... You should check that out too, if you live near one. Good luck