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Hitachi 42HDS69

Hitachi 42HDS69
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alaScore 82

135 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 135 reviews of Hitachi 42HDS69. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the durability and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the remote control. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Hitachi 42HDS69 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Hitachi 42HDS69

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 121 user reviews of Hitachi 42HDS69 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the durability and design are generally positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Katzmaier (soundandvision.com)

Test Bench: Hitachi 42HDS69 42-inch Plasma HDTV

 

4 footlamberts of light output, although for dim-room viewing I reduced that to a comfortable 38.5.

Oct, 2006
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Expert review by : Shane Buettner (hometheatermag.com)

Hitachi 42HDS69 Plasma: Coming Attraction

 

1080 is one of those magic numbers that catch the attention for video geeks like us. While it doesn't do the full 1920 across, this plasma does offer full 1080-pixel resolution in the crucial vertical direction, eliminating the need for any vertical...

Sep, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Hitachi Tv's are lemons

 

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poor product, no customer support, tv's are lemons will die after 1-2 months

Dec, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Hitachi Tv's are lemons

 

Buyer beware, BUYER BEWARE! Hitachi Tv's are lemons, (Junk). They look good at first, price is good but after a month or 2 they die. So if you do not want to waste your good hard earned money run from Hitachi. Boycott Hitachi Products. If it is too...

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poor product, no customer support, tv's are lemons will die after 1-2 months

Dec, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Hitachi42HDS69 Plasma TV, big problem

 

Good color when it was working.

I would not recommend this TV to anyone. Hitachi does not stand behind its product

Jul, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Looks Good, Great Features, & best off all Great price!

 

3 HDMI inputs makes connections a breeze.

Be careful and look for dead pixels as they aren?t covered under warranty!

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

UPDATE!!!IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE I PURCHASED**CAVEAT EMPTOR**

 

great picture, swival base,

longevity????????,expensive to service! Yikes!

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Plasma TV at its best

 

Connectivity, Picture, configurability, Picture in Picture, native 1024x1080 resolution, and Cable Card ready.

Speakers would've been better at the bottom.

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

3 HDMIs output, Superior Quality and Great watching Experience

 

High Picture Quality Nice Sound by itself 3 HDMI output A real Bargain

Black is a bit off. Basic remote control features.

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Makes 1080i programming worth watching

 

1080 native lines, no motion artifacts whatsoever, 3 HDMI inputs, attractive style, thoughtful features

Gray shades are color-tinted, narrow vertical or horizontal lines may flicker

Nov, 2006
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