Looking for a new HDTV? Keep your eyes open for the upcoming Pioneer PDP508 HDTV. This 1080p plasma and the PDP5080XD (it’s 720p brother) are reported to have dramatically improved black levels when compared with prior models, which means a richer picture with better contrast (making blacks look black and not dark grey is a major challenge for TVs). This report comes from Pioneer themselves, so take it with a grain of salt. Still, if you have a pending purchase in mind, it may be worth waiting to see what these sets have to offer. No word on pricing yet, but look for these sets next month.