Runco PlasmaWall XP-50DHD HDTV Reviewed

A bargain by Runco standards, maker of some of the most expensive HDTVs in the world, the $9000 Runco PlasmaWall XP-50DHD plasma TV, deserves a little recognition. The 50-inch plasma flat screen sports a 1080p resolution, multiple aspect ratios, and is "Imaging Science Foundation calibratable" so you can bring in a pro to tweak your set for optimal viewing.

One of the defining features of the PlasmaWall XP-50DHD is the DHD, or external signal processor. The DHD is a box measuring roughly 2 feet by 1.5 feet and can receive virtually any type of signal, modding it to perfection by the time it reaches the display. However any high-end set is bound to be fickle when it comes to the usability factor and that's simply a matter of having too many features and flexibility. While the high-end picture processing results in a fabulous picture it also slows down the system quite a bit, and the remote could use a revamp as changing aspect ratios and inputs is all down via one button. Apparently this can be quite confusing for the new user. Add in the audio system and only an engineer could figure this set out. But like we said, you get what you pay for, and $9000 for a Runco is a bargain.

Via CNN

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