Plasma Displays

Features:
Type: Plasma
Screen Size (diagonal): 65 inches
Native Resolution/Aspect Ratio: 1,920 by 1,080/16:9
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 38.2 x 62.7 x 4
Weight (pounds): 167.6
Price: $17,9999

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Connections

Inputs:
Video: HDMI (2), PC RGB (1), IEEE-1394/ iLink (2), component video (2), S-video (1), composite video (1), RF Antenna (1), RF Cable (1)
Audio: Stereo analog (3)
Outputs:
Video: None
Audio: Optical digital/TOSLINK (1), stereo analog (1), stereo loudspeaker (1)
Additional: RS-232 (1), CableCARD slot (1), expansion port (1)

Ratings: Fujitsu Plasmavision P65FT00AUB Plasma HDTV

Build Quality: 96 Excellent
• Sumptuous piano-gloss-black aluminum bezel BR> • A cut above other plasma aesthetics

Value: 84 Below Average
• Pricey at $18,000, but still not the most expensive 65-inch plasma out there
• That same 18 large could buy you a 60-inch Elite KURO and a complete 110-inch front-projection system

Features: 85 Average
• Only two HDMI inputs; no side-mounted inputs; bring your own speakers
• Two IEEE 1394 FireWire inputs—what for?

Performance: 93 Good
• A year ago, it would have been rated excellent, but the Elite KURO plasmas have changed all that

Ergonomics: 92 Good
• Better than average remote control (love the amber backlighting)

Overall Rating: 90 Good
Except for deep blacks, the Fujitsu is an excellent performer—but that's only after calibration and subsequent careful adjustment of the video processor with HD test discs.

General Information
Plasmavision P65FT00AUB Plasma HDTV, $17,999
Fujitsu
(888) FUJITSU
www.fujitsu.com