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Hitachi P42H401 42-Inch HD1080 Plasma HDTV

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Product Details

Binding: Electronics
Brand: Hitachi
EAN: 0050585126992
Label: Hitachi
Dimension: 31 x 13 x 42 inches
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Model: P42H401
Publisher: Hitachi
Studio: Hitachi
Warranty: 1 year warranty

Features and Descriptions

1024 X 1080 Resolution w/High Aperature Pixel Design
16-Bit / 281 Trillion Color Capability
Day Dynamic/Day/Night Memory by Input with Timer
Digital Cable Ready (Quam Tuner)
3x HDMI Simplay HD 1080p Compatible Inputs (1 Front)

Ratings & Comments (Average: 4.5

)

- It's worth for that price
I purchased this item at a Sears for $699 +tax while open a Sears credit card last Thanksgiving. After 8 month, I feel<
Good:
1. No complain for the money I paid.
2. Image is excelent.
Bad:
3. Speekers are not load enough for some TY channels, even I scale to max.
4. No memory to keep last setting, such as sound volum and making black side (when you see 4:3 vedio).

- Much better than I expected. Great first time HDTV
I have had this TV for 14 months and so far it is GREAT. Some reviews are right: Read the Manual. it is simple and you will get what you want how you want it. Remember that Plasma uses more power (Watts) and the screen gets warm, which in my case is good to warm up a little our Family Room. The "air-antenna" High Definition channels are incredibly sharp and FREE. The screen has survived a Toddler and a 5 years old, minor hits, ice cream, and all kinds of dirty hands. The remote is OK but we use a Universal Sony Remote. I highly recommend this item, specially if this is your first HDTV, there are many more expensive models with far less capabilities and lower resolutions. Good Luck

- Glued to Tube!
I initially planned to buy an LCD TV (32" to 37")but after bringing home a 32" Memorex LCD from Sears and experiencing some image quality issues and crackling sounds and cloudiness brought about by a poor Comcast cable signal I took the unit back. I want to mention that it was later concluded that the TV (Memorex) was not failing. Instead, it was simply a weak connection at my home. But, because I was already planning to buy a more expensive LCD to replace the Memorex, Sears did not charge me a restock fee for returning the TV. So, as I am perusing and trying to make a decision I scour the back wall showcasing the Plasma TVs. I saw a $1399 Hitachi marked down to $999 (400 bucks off!) and I took note of the size 42" vs my previous targets at 32" and 37". I was already partly sold on the TV because it is Hitachi and I own 2 large Hitachi projection screens already. I have never had any issues whatsoever with either TV. So, after looking at the TV specs and the deep discount, not to mention the size of it for the money, I decided to buy a Plasma. Unfortunately, I had to wait til the next day because my Audi was too small for the enormous box it came in. So, next day I picked it up in the SUV and went home to plug it in. As others have said, the factory settings will need some tweaking to get the best picture for the room you have it in. Afterwards, you will be treated to a gorgeous magnificent picture especially in HD. I love this TV. I was glad to know that Plasma has inherently a better picture than LCDs and that fast action sequences pose no issues for plasma as compared with LCDs. We bought this for our bedroom so bright day lights are not an issue. I didn't even test out the factory speakers since I planned to fire up the 5.1 Onkyo receiver with Polk & JBL speakers. I can't say enough how great a buy this was and the reputation of Hitachi along with the advancements in plasma this is a great deal.

- After 3 months, GREAT TV!
This Hitachi has really proved itself a great value. When I bought it around Thanksgiving, my head was so filled with contrast ratios and black-level stats that I was worried silly. Turns out that this TV has a great HD picture, it has real depth and sensitivity while being nice sharp and crisp. Sports, especially football look phenomenal, movies, even in standard DV look terrific and it crushes in video games. I have a surround sound system, but the built in speakers are plenty fine for normal tv. Finally the optical audio out works great for channeling the surround sound from multiple sources to your reciever. Overall, love the tv, it's a real upgrade and I didn't spend so much that it has to be perfect.

- Great set for the price.
I purchased the set last Friday and I almost purchased the JVC Model. We I got it home I had to adjust the aspect ratio a little but when I hooked my PS3 up to it I was AMAZED. The picture was outstanding for the price. You get 1080 resolution really cheap. The Bravia has almost the same specs as this set but for 1100 more. All you need is a nice surround system and a couple of good action movies on Blue-Ray and you are set. The only con is you don't get HDMI audio with the set but other than that you will be fine.

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