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Planar PD470 review

Shorn of a couple of basics, but a benchmark moment for LCD tech nonetheless

Our Score 5

Last reviewed: 2008-08-08August 8th 2008

Price at launch £2,900.00
1080p/24 Output Yes
Audio Output Power 20
CI Slot Yes
Clock Yes
Component 2
Digital Text Yes
Flatscreen Yes
HD-Compatible Yes
Native Resolution (horizontal pixels) 1920
Native Resolution (vertical pixels) 1080
No of Component Inputs 2
No of Composite Inputs 2
Widescreen Yes

Product Summary

PD470

Planar PD470

Price at launch

£2,900.00

For

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Stunning HD pictures

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Clever technology

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Very well made

Against

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High price

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Black levels could be better

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