Optoma PD50A Plasma TV Review
Optoma PD50 Plasma TV
Summary
- Product Name: PD50A Plasma TV
- Manufacturer: Optoma
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: November 16, 2005 19:00
- MSRP: $ 3749
- Specifications
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Video Features
Native Resolution: 1366x768 (50" diagonal)
Brightness: 400 Nits
Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 (typical)
Screen Size: 50-inch diagonal
Displayable Colors: 16.77 million (24-bits)
Viewing Angle: 160 degree (horizontal/vertical)
Native Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (widescreen)Features
TV Tuner: NTSC 181 channels
Video Compatibility: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDTV, EDTV, HDTV
Supported Resolutions: 480i/p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (scaled down and via DVI-D only)
Tuner: NTSC
Computer Compatibility: VGA, SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), 1280x720, SXGA (1280x1024), UXGA (1600x1200)
PIP/POP
V-chipAudio Features
Speaker Outputs: 2x8W
Virtual Surround DSP
MTS Stereo/SAP (NTSC only)Warranty: 1 year limited parts & labor
Inputs/Outputs
DVI-D (w/HDCP) input
D-sub (HD15/VGA/YPbPr) input
Component video input (480i)
Component video input (480p/720p/1080i)
S-video/composite input
RF antenna
Mini-jack PC audio input
D-sub (HD15/VGA/YPbPr) output
RCA stereo line level outputs
Loudspeaker spring clip terminalsIncluded Accessories: Power cord, D-sub-to-component adapter, mini-stereo to RCA adapter, remote control, batteries, User manual
Power Consumption: 495 watts (normal operation); <3 watts (standby)
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Dimensions: 47.9"W x 30.1"H x 3.9"D (w/o pedestal); 47.9"W x 31.7"H x 10.6"D (with pedestal)
Weight: 96 lbs (w/o pedestal); 118 lbs (with pedestal
Pros
- Super slim display
- Possibly the most affordable 50" plasma on the market
- High measured ANSI contrast ratio
- Includes basic amplifier for optional loudspeakers
- NTSC tuner
Cons
- No RGB gain/cut in user controls
- No usable color temperature controls
- Substandard video processing for interlaced sources
- Vague and simplistic user manual
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