I've owned a Pro-111FD since November. This is my first Plasma set. I've owned several LCD's in the past and I continue to use a 46XBR4 in the living room. The LCD is nice technology but so far there is no comparison with respect to accurate color representation and picture detail when compared to the Pioneer plasma IMO (perhaps the Sony XBR8 competes). Deep blacks make all the difference in the world.
I have about 120 hours on my PIO and I recently used ControlCal to input D-NICE's recommended ISF settings. This change does improve the picture detail over the Pure mode. Next step is I made arrangements to have my PIO professionally calibrated (scheduled sometime in May). I am hoping the pro cal will allow the PIO to live up to its full potential.
I am really disappointed that Pioneer is dropping out of the TV business. They really won me over as a long term customer.
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