50" - 16:9 - HDTV - MPN: P50H401 See Product Details
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Description
The Hitachi P50H401 50 HD Plasma TV incorporates breakthrough technology that is the result of extensive research and development and more than 1,300 patents for flat panel technologies. 2007 will mark Hitachi's 51st year of television production.The P50H401 new method of energizing pixels on a panel, Hitachi has improved picture quality by increasing the resolution to match the dominant 1080 HDTV broadcast format in the vertical domain. The new TV will feature a total of 1.3 million pixels utilizing a 1280x1080 pixel array.
Quick Glance
Digital Tuner: ATSC
Ports: HDMI Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Digital Audio Yes
Display Type: Plasma TV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 1280 x 1080
Green Compliance: Yes
Diagonal Screen Size: 50
Summary
Product Title: Hitachi P50H401 50" Plasma TV
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Lowest Price: $699.00
Power Score: 4.0 | 31 Reviews
Display Panel
Display Type: Plasma TV
Diagonal Screen Size: 50 in
Viewable Size: 50 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Max Resolution: 1280 x 1080
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Supported: 1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner: ATSC
Interface
Audio Video Connectors: HDMI Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Digital Audio Yes
Other Features
Green Compliance: Yes
Physical Specifications
Height: 34.6 in
Width: 48.9 in
Depth: 16.6 in
Depth Without Stand: 17.0 in
Weight: 116.7 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Comb Filter: 3D Y/C
Analog Tuner: NTSC
RMS Output Power: 20 W
Number of HDMI: 3
Strengths: Built in ASTC/NTSC/QAM Tuner, Multiple inputs Easy to mount, good picture. Like the stand by feture
Weakness: takes a while to switch inputs, Best to have it hooked up to a receiver. Standby time it too quick.
Bought this tv before thanksgiving 2007 from best buy for around 1200 with 3 years of warranty. Got it mounted on top of the fireplace around January this year. Every since the fireplace mount, my love for this tv grew exponentially. The picture quality is excellent. We have a up converting reciever and that could be partly responsible for the picture quality but regardless, the tv is excellent...
Strengths: Screen size contrast price
Weakness: none
I got this from Bestbuy when it was onsale, I have it hanged on the wall above my fireplace and the set looks awsome. colors are vivid, contrast is sharp, size is plenty. it has 3 HDMI connections. it has a USB port but unfortunatley can only be used for firmware upgrades. it has a very nice technology which is the pixel shift so burnout is not i=an issue. Overall I am very happy with this set.
Strengths: great picture quality and great resolution, lots of inputs, 1080i resolution, superb design, great value for the money
Weakness: none so far
I absolutely love this tv, spent a while looking for a 1080 plasma around 1k bucks and finally got this one on sale from best buy and I can't be happier. Colors are great and despite what others say about sound quality on this tv, to me it sounds awesome. Make sure you wait a least a month for plasma to settle down and calibrate it, you can google a fairly simple guide to do it yourself.
Strengths: Great picture quality, lots of easily-accesible functions via the remote.
Weakness: Maybe too many settings. You could spend hours tweaking settings.
I was pleasantly surprised when I found this set at the store for the same price as many 42" sets. When I saw a good rating for Hitachi in Consumer Reports, I was sold. Great features and impressive picture quality. And the black housing looks good even when off. It was very easy to set up, except for the hidden master switch located at the bottom of the back.
Strengths: Superb design and price, 1080i picture offers up a great picture and is as close to 1080p as you can get.
Weakness: Bland remote control and slow menu functions. Sound is mediocre but when hooked up to Bose surround sound it is a nonfactor.
This is my first HDTV experience and I am pleased with Hitachi at this point. I receive many on air digital channels through regular cable that broadcast in HD. This TV was comparable to Samsung, Panasonic and LG in its price range (actually the Hitachi came in a good 300.00 less than the next lowest price) and in my opinion offers a better value.
Strengths: Great 50" 1080i Plasma HDTV; picture bright and crisp; lots of input options; overall best bang for the buck.
Weakness: Fairly heavy at over 100 lbs; remote a bit sluggish.
We have many HDTV's throughout the house including two 32" LCD and a 65" projection. This is our first plasma and we have been very impressed so far. The 50" screen is amazing and provides for a great home theater experience. The picture is clear, crisp and bright with amazing color contrast, just takes a teeny bit of tweaking, but not much. Sound is great too! I'm surprised by the great sound...
Strengths: Reputable quality with great price (bought at $999.99). "Accepts" 1080p source signal.
Weakness: Not "displaying" true 1080p. Picture is a little greenish.
Some people may be confused between "accepting" signal format and "displaying" resolution. (1) This model does accept 1080p signal format, which is its advantage. Of course, it also accept other signal formats such as 1080i, 720p, etc. (2) The displaying resolution is a bit tricky. This model (and some other Hitachi models) have a unique physical pixels at 1280x1080, which Hitachi markets with...
Strengths: Great price, stylish design, plenty of connections
Weakness: Brightness is weaker than others, color is kind greenish
A great TV at a great price. QAM tuner picks up a lot of extra channels that I missed with my regular TV. The brightness and color can be adjusted and you will not fell much difference.
Strengths: Easy setup and installation, attractive frame and a great picture
Weakness: Not 1080p
This is a great plasma TV at a great price. Very easy to configure and setup. Wall mount was a piece of cake. Picture quality is excellent right out of the box. Would definitely buy a Hitachi again!
THE GOOD: Inexpensive; relatively effective antiglare screen; three independent picture memories per input; versatile selection of aspect-ratio modes and power-saving options; three HDMI inputs. THE BAD: Produces a light shade of black; relatively soft picture; inaccurate primary color of green; bluish color temperature that cannot be adjusted; introduces false contouring. THE BOTTOM LINE:...
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Display is Average according to 3 Flat Panel TV experts. -- "excellent connectivity options"-products.howstuffworks.com -- "Noise reduction on the other hand was pretty good, and the High mode had a noticeable impact in cleaning up the motes and snowy noise in the scenes of sunsets and skies--although it did soften the image a bit, as usual."-reviews.cnet.com -- "the huge screen, superior picture...
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TestSeek.com has collected 6 expert reviews for Hitachi P50H401 and the average expert rating is 77 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use TestSeek.com to find all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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Hitachi P50h401 Television receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.83 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #23 plasma flat panel TV of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...
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Hitachi P50H401 50
Strengths: Nice HDTV, plenty of inputs including 3 HDMIs, great picture quality and great resolution
Weakness: Tweaking is required for black level. Remote control looks generic. Heavy plasma TV.
I ordered this TV from Bestbuy for $999 then pricematched with Sears at $1,999 back in late Nov 2007. Got the TV for less than $999 plus discover 5% cash back and pricegrabber product review rebate. It was an excellent deal as the same TV is selling now as of Feb 2008 at $1,500. Picture quality is really great. I tried both HDMI and component cable for video and both worked well. HDTV is really...
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