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Make/Model: Pioneer SD533HD5 Size/Type: 53" RPTV Price you paid for it: $2.4K delivered and 5Yr service plan Good things: Picture is awesome Bad things: Locks of "Full" when input is 1080i Overall: Are you happy with it? (yes/non) YES . . Thrilled Vern.S

I had a friend in a similar situation once. When he got separated from his first wife . . . He rented a small upstairs apartment and then went out and bought a large RPTV. When he brought it home, he called some of his friends to help get it inside. No dice at all with the tiny stairwell going...

Ming, Patrick and others, What model UPSs are you using? I'm thinking about a Tripp Lite Internet Office 500 UPS Backup. The Pioneer 533 that I'm shopping for uses 230 W, 430 VA (CSA). I'm not looking to watch TV during a major blackout, just protection from the local flicker and flash...

Since the measurement is the diagonal of the screen, a perfect 16:9 screen would be advertised size times .49 high and times .872 wide. Example: 32" = 15.7 x 27.9 42" = 20.6 x 36.6 50" = 24.5 x 43.6 53" = 26.0 x 46.2 55" = 27.0 x 47.9 57" = 27.9 x 49.7 64" = 31.4 x 55.8 Of course...

I was considering a "Computer Style" APC battery backup for my upcoming RPTV. I have been told that this may not be a good idea due to these units not generating a perfect sine wave. Does anyone have any experience with this? What is recommended to protect from surges, spikes and...

_Man_ I will definitely check the EW for surge protection coverage. I would expect this to be an "Act of God" type of non-coverage. Vern

Bob, An extended service plan for 5 years is being strongly considered. Since I have a computer background, I am also considering a APC battery backup unit to totally isolate the RPTV from the local 110VAC lightning rod. The RPTV I'm considering says that it consumes 230W. Would a 300W UPS...

Glen, Go to http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/DishPointerServlet and enter your ZIP code. It will then tell you the direction and angle to the DirecTV Satellite. You can then go outside to where you might install the dish and see if there is a clear path to the spot in the sky where the satellite...

There really won't be any room for my old 27" screen after I get a new RPTV. The current entertainment center will be history. So is using a 53-57" RPTV for background noise/casual viewing by my family during the day really a bad idea? It really would be watched almost 24/7, mostly...

Is there a proper burn-in procedure for a RPTV? I don't think that I've ever seen one. If I get a new RPTV it will propably get turned on and stay on, unless I am warned to a different procedure. Vern

Has anyone seen problems with their RPTV if it is constantly in use. My current 27" set is always on. (My wife and I work different shifts.) I am considering a Pioneer 533 or a Toshiba 57H82. Has anyone had a problem due to constant use, assuming the contrast is turned down! Vern

When Charter came to install my HD box, I said "Oh you're the Cable Guy, I thought that you were delivering my new HDTV. They should have been here two hours ago!" The Cable Guy had to call the office for permission to leave the SA3100HD with my HDTV not delivered yet. He did hook it up using...

What Pioneer demons should I be concerned with? Any comments on 53"/57" screen vs 64"/65" screen viewing from 8' max? Vern

Since I've now actually seen a SD-533HD5. My choices are expanded to: Toshiba 57H82 Toshiba 65H82 Pioneer SD-533HD5 Pioneer SD-643HD5 (Sorted by price - low to high) How would you all rate these RPTVs for viewing analog stations on digital cable from a maximum of 8 feet? If I can...

I just happened to run into it at: http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/...uctNum=ARP3094 Vern.S

I am looking for a $2000-$2500 replacement TV. I already have a Dolby Digital setup for audio. My Charter digital cable comes through a SA 3100HD, but it currently only has two HD channels (HBOHD and DiscoveryHD). I have a JVC DVD player with Progressive Scan and component video outputs. I’m...