Ok I want a plasma 50 inch + with picture in picture free view errrrr and I will spend upto £2000, what does that get me, oh and I would need 2 scarts 3 would be a bonus, no real HD equipment at mo but I plan to get some so I want to be future proof so to speak so I am looking at the 1080 models.
OK Got two good selections for you for under £2k and both 1080P capable...
Panasonic TH-50PX70 Priced around £1,650
Description:
Size (off stand): 1210(w) x 793(h) x 97(d)mm
Weight (inc stand): 45kg
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Claimed max contrast ratio: 10000:1
Claimed max brightness: N/A
Connections: Two HDMI inputs, two Scarts (both RGB), component video input, D-Sub PC input, Stereo audio output, headphone jack, stereo audio inputs, CAM slot, RF input
Hitachi P50T01U plasma Priced at £1,500 approx
Description:
Size (on stand): 1240(w) x 882(h) x 423(d)mm
Weight (inc stand): 47kg
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Claimed max contrast ratio: 10000:1
Claimed max brightness: 1300cd/m2
Connections: Two HDMI inputs (PC and video),
three Scarts (2 RGB), component video input, composite video input, S-Video input, D-Sub PC input, Stereo audio output, headphone jack, stereo audio inputs, CAM slot, RF input, SD card reader, USB socket, digital audio output
I know the Hitachi has 3 scarts but personally I'd go for the Panny for the picture quality.