Pioneer

Popular reviews (over last 6 months)

Pioneer BDP-LX52
High-def decadence from the enthusiast’s favourite 4,014 reads

Must read

Pioneer KURO PDP-LX5090 television
Can the king make a comeback?

Search within pioneer

Latest Reviews

Latest News

Pioneer launches XW NAS3 and XW NAS5 iPod docks
2.1 channels and a subwoofer 5 October 2009 17:48 GMT
Pioneer has revealed a pair of iPod docks that'll be launching in the next few weeks. There's the XW NAS3 and XW NAS5. Both are officially licensed by Apple in the "Made for iPod" range.

First up, the XW-NAS3 contains a pair of speakers and a subwoofer that...
When are we getting 3D TVs?
The state of play in the manufacturers' race to take over our homes 24 September 2009 12:00 GMT
Home made efforts on YouTube and the inventive stills on Flickr are all very well and good but the big question on everyone's lips is when are 3D TVs actually going to be available to us. Sky has got the broadcast side of things ready for 2010, Channel 4 has got something...
Pioneer launches CDJ-2000 turntable
With 6.1-inch screen 17 September 2009 12:26 GMT
Pioneer's CDJ-1000 turntable has become the industry standard among DJs that play from CDs thanks to its tank-like construction, big vinyl-emulation wheel and exceptionally precise controls. Pioneer has just announced its successor - the CDJ-2000.

The biggest...
Pioneer teases DJ release
"Dawn of a new species" 1 September 2009 12:29 GMT
Pioneer has released a series of teaser videos for a new DJ product that it's launching on 17 September. The videos, one of which can be seen above, feature big name DJs talking about the product, dropping a few clues.

It seems like it has a USB port, and a...
Pioneer launches Navgate AVIC-F310BT satnav
Combined navigation-entertainment unit 19 August 2009 12:13 GMT
Pioneer has launched the Navgate AVIC-F310BT, which it's billing as a combined satnav and entertainment unit. On top of containing navigation software, you can also plug in audio devices and use it as a handsfree kit.

The unit has a 4-3-inch WQVGA touchscreen...
Who will be first with a "3D Ready" television?
Will Sky's 2010 3D TV announcement see manufacturers race for consumer first? 30 July 2009 14:55 GMT
After various trials and demos, Sky has announced it is to launch a 3D television channel in the UK in 2010.

Although the current generation of Sky+HD set-top boxes will be able to handle the 3D signal, those that want to watch in 3D will need to upgrade their...
Pioneer offers three new DVD home cinema systems
Two five point ones and two point oner 29 July 2009 17:40 GMT
Pioneer has introduced three DVD home cinema systems, the 5.1-channel DCS-590 and DCS-585 and the 2.1-channel DCS-FS30 with slim speakers for those short on space, or who don't want their home ent equipment taking over their living room.

All models can playback...
Pioneer launches BDP-LX52, BBDP-320 and BDP-120 Blu-ray players
High-end, mid-range and entry level 2 June 2009 13:30 GMT
Pioneer has introduced three new BD-Live Blu-ray disc players that it says "will provide ultimate interactive entertainment to the most discerning movie lovers".

All Profile 2.0 players, the BDP-LX52 is described as high-end, the BDP-320 mid-range and the BDP-120,...
Pioneer launches DVR-XD08 portable CD/DVD writer
Angled as perfect partner for optical-drive-free netbooks 1 June 2009 16:40 GMT
Pioneer has unveiled a new slim, portable DVD and CD writer that offers a sleek, high-gloss black casing and the ability to write at speeds of up to 8x on DVD-R/+R, 6x on Dual/Double Layer DVDs and 24x to CD.

The DVR-XD08 connects to the PC through USB 2.0...
Pioneer announces new built-in GPS multimedia centre
For VW, Skoda and Seat cars 29 April 2009 11:42 GMT
Pioneer has announced that is has developed the NavGate AVIC-F9110BT, a navigation and multimedia centre for a range of VW, Skoda or Seat cars.

The AVIC-9110BT is an all in one solution offering a 5.8-inch WVGA touch panel screen with voice-guided GPS for...
Sharp and Pioneer announce optical disc partnership
"Shar-oneer", or perhaps "Pio-sharp" to focus on Blu-ray 9 April 2009 14:46 GMT
Sharp and Pioneer's March 2008 agreement to team up on LCD TVs has obviously been a roaring success as the two companies are announcing a new deal.

The two companies have signed a partnership agreement on creating a joint venture in the optical disk business...
Pioneer unveils 8x Blu-ray writer for PCs
BDR-203BK compatible with DVDs and CDs too 25 February 2009 13:14 GMT
Pioneer has unveiled its latest Blu-ray writer, the BDR-203BK, which writes at 8x speeds to both single layer and dual layer BD-R discs.

In addition the BDR-203BK is compatible with DVD-R/RW, +R/RW, DVD-RAM and CD media types, with 2x write speeds for BD-RE,...
VIDEO: Tech week in view 13-02-09
A videographic look back at the week's big news 13 February 2009 16:48 GMT
Pocket-lint's Stuart Miles talks over the week's big events giving us his thoughts on Pioneer's departure from the television biz, Google's onslaught of product launches, the phrase "netbook" being under threat and takes a look into his crystal ball for a preview of what...
Pioneer officially shutting down TV business
No more Kuros for TV fans 12 February 2009 9:22 GMT
Pioneer has confirmed that it is closing its television business as the economic downturn claims yet another victim.

The company will "withdraw from the TV business by March 2010" and see the end of the award-winning Kuro range of televisions.

"The...
Pioneer to exit television business?
"We are now reviewing all the business operations" 9 February 2009 9:36 GMT
A Nikkei news report suggests Pioneer is to exit the television business.

Citing industry sources, the reports state that the company will cease sales of its Kuro plasma televisions, an area of business it apparently loses money on.

Last year Pioneer...
Pioneer launches DEH-P4100SD car stereo with SD card slot
Compatible with "virtually any digital audio device" 30 January 2009 12:36 GMT
Pioneer has launched a new CD tuner, the DEH-P4100SD, that it boasts is "compatible with all common digital audio formats and virtually any digital audio device".

As well as playing CDs, the tuner has an integrated, "invisible", SD slot for those who have got...
Pioneer launches BDP-LX91 Blu-ray player
BD-Lived up "reference-quality" offering 20 January 2009 9:56 GMT
Pioneer has announced the launch of its BDP-LX91, the company's flagship BD-Live Blu-ray disc player.

The reference-quality player features are said to be built with the industry's most advanced components including a Pioneer-Renesas jointly developed core processor...
Pioneer ends LaserDisc player production
Who knew they were still banging 'em out? 15 January 2009 14:53 GMT
In what may come as more of a surprise that they were still making them, Pioneer has announced that it will cease to manufacture its LaserDisc players.

Pioneer introduced its first consumer LD player, the VP-1000, in the US market in 1980, followed by a Japanese...
Pioneer launches DV-420V upscaling DVD player
CES 2009: With CD-ripping capabilities 9 January 2009 12:42 GMT
As well as new BD-Live-enabled Blu-ray players, Pioneer has debuted the new Pioneer DV-420V 1080p upconverting DVD player.

Pioneer claims the machine is the first to feature an exclusive MP3 encoding capability "for supreme music portability".

This...
Pioneer launches BD-Live Blu-ray players
CES 2009: BDP-120, BDP-320 and Elite BDP-23FD 9 January 2009 12:28 GMT
At CES, Pioneer has launched the new BD-Live Blu-ray disc players "for entertainment junkies".

The BDP-120 and BDP-320 models, as well as the Elite-branded BDP-23FD get either expandable or built-in memory to deliver BD-Live out of the box.

The...
Pioneer announces 400GB Blu-ray disc
Backwards-compatible behemoth coming soon 2 December 2008 15:28 GMT
Pioneer is developing a Blu-ray disc that has capacity for around 8 high def movies and related extras.

The super multi-layer optical disc has 16 seperate layers on each side, with each layer boasting 25GB storage capacity.

This compares to today's...
Pioneer introduces NavGate all-in-one GPS device
"Integrated audio, video and navigation" 26 November 2008 10:59 GMT
Pioneer has added a new GPS device to its collection promising "fully integrated audio, video and navigation in an all in one in-car entertainment solution".

Heidi Johnson-Cash, general manager of marketing at Pioneer GB explains: "Our NavGate products remove...
VIDEO: The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards
Film footage from the big event 25 November 2008 12:05 GMT
The Megawhat team were on hand at the recent Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards to capture the event on celluloid - watch the episode now to see all the action and to recap on those winning gadgets in time for your Christmas shop.
Pioneer LX010BD Blu-ray Home Cinema system hits UK
Profile 1.1 sporting player to match your Kuro 7 November 2008 11:43 GMT
Pioneer has confirmed the launch in the UK of the LX01BD Blu-ray Home Cinema system, which is first announced in June.

The new system, which is available in shops from this week for around £2000 aims to offer the "ideal counterpart" to the Award winning Kuro...
Pioneer HDJ-2000 headphones launch
"Professional DJ" offering 30 October 2008 10:14 GMT
Pioneer has announced its new HDJ-2000 professional DJ headphones.

The HDJ-2000s' high-quality frequency response is optimised for pro DJ use and is said to ensures superb clarity with clear separation.

Pioneer says the HDJ-2000s' 50mm driver...