New Pioneer PDP-436 RXE ; Pros&Cons

[mr shiny]

Am eagerly awaiting 1st reviews of this new plasma as it appears to be a slightly more affordable option than the 436XDE.
Main features it lacks compared to the flagship XDE is 1 HDMI slot instead of 2 and it doesnt come with digital tuner which I'm not fussed about because have Sky digibox and will be upgrading to SkyHD.
Quite like the fact it has integral speakers& comes with a stand included in the price(best price I've seen currently around £1,900) ,both speakers&stand are optional extras when buying the XDE which bumps up the flagship models price considerably.
If anybody has an RXE,would appreciate your comments/feedback.
Thanks.

 

[Superwof]

I'm also eagerly awaiting any reports on this model. Though I have to admit that since learning about Panasonic's upcoming PV60 (2x HDMI) I think I will wait a little longer before buying. It seems the Panasonic will be a fair bit cheaper, and even if the Pioneer proves to be the better display it may still mean that Pioneer will drop its prices. Sound like a win-win situation for all the patient buyers..... Still like the looks of the Pioneer better though, and can't wait to read about it, let alone see it in real (no sightings of it in Holland so far....)

 

[mr shiny]

I like the sound of this new Panasonic PV600..Did'nt know about that one.
Think I will wait for a review of that set before buying the Pioneer.
Thats the problem with technology..knowing as soon as you buy a top plasma,,something bigger&better is just around the corner!