If you want to buy a plasma and be assured you’re getting one of the best, you’ll be looking at getting a Panasonic or a Pioneer. Ultimate AV recently took a sneak peak at Pioneer’s Elite PRO-FHD1 plasma monitor. This particular plasma is a unique one in the history of plasma displays, because it’s the first one that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080. It costs $8000, is 50″ in size, and has two HDMI inputs.

This display is strictly a monitor - no tuners on board. But it makes up for that fact with a smashing image. The image is crisp, natural, and “un-digital”, according to Mr. Buettner. because this is a sneak peak, and not a full review, there aren’t as many details about the set as otherwise. But Ultimate AV’s sneak peaks are as long as some other publication’s full reviews, so if you’re at interested in plasmas, check it out.

Pioneer Elite PRO-FHD1 Plasma HDTV Monitor