Fujitsu P50XHA58EB |
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The Good
One of the best pictures around, connectivity.
The Bad
No Tv tuner.
Design
Sleek black finish uncluttered with ugly speakers mean that the Fujitsu will cut a dash whatever its surroundings.
Features
Screen size & shape: 50in 16:9 Tuner: None Sound system: Nicam Resolution: 1366x768 HD Ready: Yes Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 Brightness: 900cd/m2 Weight: 43kg OTHER FEATURES: AVM advanced video movement processor. SOCKETS: 2 HDMI input, component video input, PC input, S-video, 3 scarts (2RGB), composite video input, stereo audio input, digital audio output, PC input
With no TV tuner, one input, whether its a HDMI or scart, will need to be occupied solely with a set-top box.
Connections include twin HDMI and component video inputs alongside three audio inputs and those that are assigned for composite and S-video.
An RS-232C socket will please fans of home networks for connectivity to this type of system and there is also a connection for hooking up a PC.
Performance
HD sources look stunningly detailed. Colours are produced in a rich depth and realism that is almost unparalleled.
Foe standard definition material, Fujitsu provides a Faroudja DCDi chip that gives a relatively clean result from upscaling footage to fit its larger resolution screen.
Although struggling to match HD footage for clarity, DVDs are displayed with some grain and noise.
That the speakers are an option for this system is a good indication that it is meant to form the centrepiece of a home cinema system. Standard sound is therefore limited to basic bass, treble, balance and loudness settings.
Possibly for enthusiasts, a little tweaking and perseverence with setting produces one of the best high definition pictures around.