If you’ve been searching for that perfect flat-panel display for your home theater system, this Sony 50 inch XBR plasma television might just be for you: the KDE-50XBR950 model. Designed and manufactured by one of the most respected names in the electronics industry, it is the result of excellent craftsmanship and cutting-edge engineering.
This plasma TV looks excellent — the ‘floating’ glass panel display and sleek design makes it look very modern and sleek. Not only is it a pleasure to look at, a number of features make viewing a positive and rewarding experience. First of all, the 50-inch screen is huge! And with the display resolution of 1365 x 768 pixels, images are clear and crisp. Pictures are further enhanced through Sony’s proprietary Wega engine. Contrast ratio at 500:1 isn’t bad either, even though newer models have much higher contrast ratios.
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) is available in this HDTV, and so is a V-Chip for parental screening of undesirable content for their wee ones. Sound is delivered via a stereo virtual surround system, and the appliance is Energy Star compliant. It doesn’t come cheap — the price of this Sony 50 inch XBR plasma screen ranges from around $5,500 to $7,500. I guess some of the best things in life really aren’t free.
