Pioneer pdp436sxe questions

superplay · 17 Sep 2006 at 17:40

Hi Folks

In in the market for a plasma TV and over the weekend I saw a Pioneer pdp436sxe and was quite impressed. I have a few queries

First one: I have noticed that there are variations of the model can someone help or post a link as to the differences?

pdp436SXE
pdp436RXE
pdp436XDE
pdp436FDE

Second Query:

I intend to connect this to my Media Center PC, I have noticed that there is no VGA connector. Can I connect via other methods an get good results e.g via HDMI?

Cheers
SuperPlay

Oops Dead Again · 17 Sep 2006 at 20:30

Right if memory serves me well

pdp436xde has external media box, digital + analogue tuner, no speakers
2 x hdmi, 1 x vga
pdp436fde has external media box, analogue tuner, no speakers
2 x hdmi, 1 x vga
pdp436sxe all connections built into panel, digital + analogue tuner, speakers built in, 1 x hdmi
pdp436rxe all connections built into panel, analogue tuner, speakers built in
1 x hdmi

Thats just a few of the differences, then there's this new model
Pioneer PDP-427XD 42" HD Ready Plasma TV

speakers built in, 2 x hdmi, 1 x pc, digital tuner

Myself and a few others on these forums have got the 436xde stunning display

Slinwagh · 18 Sep 2006 at 15:11

I have the 436 FDE. The media receiver only has the single HDMI port.

If you are looking at spending money this price range i think you are going to struggle to get anything better than the Pioneer.

Jaswan · 18 Sep 2006 at 15:15

hi there, i have the exact tv that your looking at, its very good,

im going to be connecting my pc via HDMI. using a DVI - HDMI cable

Cheers Jason.

superplay · 18 Sep 2006 at 17:14

Hi Folks

Thank you for all of you comments so far, these have been really useful :-)

Do you think it is worth the extra cash for the PDP-427XD?

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/product_detail.jsp?product_id=12854&taxonomy_id=62-63

Are gaming consoles OK on plasma, I am thinking of the new Nintendo WII and Xbox 360.

Cheers
Superplay

Slinwagh · 18 Sep 2006 at 17:23

superplay said:
Hi Folks

Thank you for all of you comments so far, these have been really useful

Do you think it is worth the extra cash for the PDP-427XD?

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/product_detail.jsp?product_id=12854&taxonomy_id=62-63

Are gaming consoles OK on plasma, I am thinking of the new Nintendo WII and Xbox 360.

Cheers
Superplay

I couldn't tell you about the new model to be honest but gaming on my Pioneer with a 360 is a joy, putting aside picture quality just the size is awesome !!

Oops Dead Again · 18 Sep 2006 at 18:28

I'm playing my 360 through my 436XDE and its stunning.

Oops Dead Again · 18 Sep 2006 at 18:35

superplay said:
Hi Folks

Thank you for all of you comments so far, these have been really useful

Do you think it is worth the extra cash for the PDP-427XD?

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/product_detail.jsp?product_id=12854&taxonomy_id=62-63

Are gaming consoles OK on plasma, I am thinking of the new Nintendo WII and Xbox 360.

Cheers
Superplay

Current prices give or take a few quid:

Pioneer PDP-427XD - £1999
Pioneer PDP-436XDE - £2250
Pioneer PDP-436FDE - £1750
Pioneer PDP-436SXE - £2200
Pioneer PDP436RXE - £1972

Jaswan · 19 Sep 2006 at 15:50

Oops Dead Again said:
Current prices give or take a few quid:

Pioneer PDP-427XD - £1999
Pioneer PDP-436XDE - £2250
Pioneer PDP-436FDE - £1750
Pioneer PDP-436SXE - £2200
Pioneer PDP436RXE - £1972

i got my SXE for £1600

but i know that stocks are running low, i had to search the northeast to find mine so your gona have to make your mind up soon