Pioneer 503CMX for $5880. Nowhere near the fantasy price of a couple days ago, but after a reality check perusal of many of the threads on this forum, I went for it. Reducing it by the CA sales tax amount, makes it as if I bought locally for $5431. Rationalization, I know, but still...
ok, questions: what's the model number of the basic table top stand I can use for this thing, and where's a good place to buy it?
Dell says it ships with a video card included, can anyone confirm that it ships with the PDA5002 card or is a cheapo mfg card that I have to upgrade? (the sales chump had no idea)
*second guessing mode on* A couple of other comments indicate that the Pio plasmas may be "too" bright (something I noticed in Circuit City recently) but I assumed the brightness could be adjusted down, is this true or (as stated elsewhere) does toning down the brilliance of the color really screw up the image? *second guessing mode off*
Calibration -- what is the best method of calibrating the set? Do plasmas need "convergence" or other adjustments or is it all based on personal preference? Is there a DVD available to assist in gettinbg correct settings?
comments: this was a tough deal to negotiate, even at this not so spectacular price. Dell is harsh, and the sales guys are young, impatient and generally non-helpful. Just shy of rude. Guy I ordered with had problems getting it in the system (had to give him my card number three times) but by the end of the call acted like it was my fault and basically hung up on me. ugh.
But, all things considered I think I did ok, I especially like that the Pio is available for about $2k less than the best price I could swing for the Panny. btw, I want to thank all the folks on this forum, I have learned a TON of information recently, gracias to all of you people, you're a godsend
thank you all..
Veech
ok, questions: what's the model number of the basic table top stand I can use for this thing, and where's a good place to buy it?
Dell says it ships with a video card included, can anyone confirm that it ships with the PDA5002 card or is a cheapo mfg card that I have to upgrade? (the sales chump had no idea)
*second guessing mode on* A couple of other comments indicate that the Pio plasmas may be "too" bright (something I noticed in Circuit City recently) but I assumed the brightness could be adjusted down, is this true or (as stated elsewhere) does toning down the brilliance of the color really screw up the image? *second guessing mode off*
Calibration -- what is the best method of calibrating the set? Do plasmas need "convergence" or other adjustments or is it all based on personal preference? Is there a DVD available to assist in gettinbg correct settings?
comments: this was a tough deal to negotiate, even at this not so spectacular price. Dell is harsh, and the sales guys are young, impatient and generally non-helpful. Just shy of rude. Guy I ordered with had problems getting it in the system (had to give him my card number three times) but by the end of the call acted like it was my fault and basically hung up on me. ugh.
But, all things considered I think I did ok, I especially like that the Pio is available for about $2k less than the best price I could swing for the Panny. btw, I want to thank all the folks on this forum, I have learned a TON of information recently, gracias to all of you people, you're a godsend
thank you all..
Veech