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Hitachi 53SBX59B 53 in. Television

Hitachi 53SBX59B 53 in. Television

10 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Image quality (5)
Sound (1)

Negative
Remote control (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the sound and image quality. Comments about the color and resolution are mixed. Some have doubts about the remote control.

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remote control

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Hitachi 53SBX59B 53 in. Television is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Hitachi 53SBX59B 53 in. Television

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Hitachi 53SBX59B 53 in. Television from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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image quality

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: airfirehorse (amazon.com)

Projection's come a long way!

I've had my Hitachi for over 4 years now. I have used it with DVD, VCR, satellite, and broadcast TV (never had cable during this time). Every picture (except bad reception broadcast) has been near perfect. The color is wonderful and the remote's...

Dec, 2003

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Consumer review by: Robert G. Wakeley (amazon.com)

Excellent TV

I have had this TV for over 2 years now and I couldn't be happier. All you need to do is find a store that has one on display so you can compare the difference in picture quality to other models. Most people that come to my home assume it's a digital...

Aug, 2002

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Consumer review by: jongpin (epinions.com)

A competitive analog TV

If you're thinking of buying an HDTV capable rear-projection set, then you should also consider the Hitachi Ultravision SBX series. Not only it provides HDTV like analog video quality, Dolby Pro Logic sound and a price that is comparable to an HDTV...

Crystal clear 1000 res video, thunderous sound, decent features

HDTV compatibility

Jul, 2001

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Consumer review by: josherz_52 (epinions.com)

Our theater.

Large, Large, Large..Large is good!

None to speak of!

Mar, 2001

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Consumer review by: josherz_52 (epinions.com)

Our theater.

We bought a Hitachi 55" television about two years ago. We absolutely love it. It has never given us any problems. It has a very featured menu where you can leave another member of the household a message and they will get it when they sit down to...

Large, Large, Large..Large is good!

None to speak of!

Mar, 2001

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Consumer review by: Dendell (epinions.com)

Great quality

Great picture

remote control

Nov, 2000

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Consumer review by: Dendell (epinions.com)

Great quality

This TV may have a high price for the size, but the quality of the picture sure makes up for it.

Great picture

remote control

Nov, 2000

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Consumer review by: kRaZyNpESS (epinions.com)

The best analog Rear Projection TV

Great Picture

remote can be better

Oct, 2000

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Consumer review by: kRaZyNpESS (epinions.com)

The best analog Rear Projection TV

After months of research for the best analog rear projection TV on the market, I decided on the Hitachi 53SBX01B. I've look for articles and opinions of salesman and previous owners of large screen TV, and the result was the Hitachi 53SBX01B.

Great Picture

remote can be better

Oct, 2000

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Product Specifications

This Hitachi's 1, 000 lines of resolution brings you as close as you can get to the experience of HDTV. Watch people, colors and things burst out of the screen in life-like colors and definitions. Enjoy the finest in sound technology with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound and 60 incredible watts of power. Never miss a movie on a different channel than the one you're watching thanks to Hitachi's dual tuner picture-in-picture split screen. And put away all those other remotes because you now have a universal remote unlike anything you've used before.Other features include: exclusive Magic Focus - Auto Digital Convergence; exclusive UltraFocus SB Six Element Lens System; UltraFocus Hi Output PRTs; built-in High Contrast UltraShield; UltraBlack Screen with Surface Diffuser; First Surface Mirror; Red & Green Color Purity Lens Filters; Bass Reflex Speaker System; Dynamic Bass; Wireless Sound Delivery System; Sub-Woofer Control; 7 Band Graphic EQ.