Panasonic/Pioneer Plasma TV

I'm looking for advise about Plasma TVs. I've decided to go with either the Panasonic TH42PE or the Pioneer PDP435FDE. Am I right in thinking that the Panasonic is not HDMI compatible. Also one other thing I have noticed there is a Pioneer reference numberPDP435XDE, does anybody know the difference. This is a big outlay, so I have to make the right choice.
Many thanks

 

there is an HDMI HDready panny due in june so may be worth waiting try the plasma forum for loads more info model number is TH-42PV500B or PV500 for short try a search

 

Thanks Hornydragon, yes I had heard that a new compatible model would be out shortly. However, I should imagine it will cost loads.

 

£2700 with cabinet floor stand http://www.av-sales.co.uk/plasma/html/panasonic_th-42pv500b.html so abit less than the pio all things considered...........

 

That's a pretty good price, better than the Pio, thanks for the info.

 

and they include a free DVD recorder or half price DVD/HD, and throw in delivery too.

Has anyone any experiance of this company?

Of course, we do not know how good it will be but I expect it will be as good as the current 50" of the same reselution.