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Hitachi P50H401

By David Katzmaier (zdnet.com)Read the full review

The 50-inch plasma has become one of the best values in flat-panel HDTV. Similar-size LCDs typically cost a good deal more at this size, and although that's changing quickly, the typical plasma still enjoys a few other picture quality advantages. ...

Inexpensive ; relatively effective antiglare screen ; three independent picture memories per input ; versatile selection of aspect-ratio modes and power-saving options ; three HDMI inputs

Produces a light shade of black ; relatively soft picture ; inaccurate primary color of green ; bluish color temperature that cannot be adjusted ; introduces false contouring

Although it's inexpensive, Hitachi's P50H401 50-inch plasma produces one of the least impressive pictures we've seen lately.

Hitachi's P50H401 is hardly a typical plasma, however. Yes, the Hitachi...

January, 2008

 

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Hitachi P50H401

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I've always liked Hitachi's idea of making plasmas with 1080 lines of vertical resolution, even if the horizontal resolution is less than 1920. Such a TV needn't vertically resize a 1080i or 1080p signal, preserving more detail than with 1280x720 or ...

August, 2008

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Hitachi P50H401 50-inch Plasma

By Grant Clauser (e-gear.com)Read the full review

O ne of the major buzzwords around HDTV right now is 1080p (I know, that's a number not a word). Flat panel TVs with 1080p resolution create the most excitement among videophiles, and command the highest prices from electronics dealers. Hitachi has a ...

Hitachi offers an interesting proposition in this TV. The pixel resolution puts it between the typical and the top panels, but offers it at a more competitive price coming from a major manufacturer-and that last point is worth repeating. Hitachi is a ...

July, 2007

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User Reviews (107)

Piece of Crap!"

By lwinmotel (cnet.com)Read the full review

Does not function. Does not turn on. Does not... 

It makes a great coversation piece until someone asks you to turn it on

Lasted 16 months. Loud pop, no picture or sound, 4 flashing blue lights. $1500 down the drain. Hitachi sucks. From my research it turns out that thousands of people have had the same experience. Time for a class-action suit

June, 2010

 

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"piece of garbage"

By rookie7795 (cnet.com)Read the full review

I had the exact same problem as some one else... 

th picture was'nt bad. the price was the only good part of this tv

It just quit working after 14 months. huge waste of money

March, 2010

 

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"Best picture, color and blackness in this price range!"

By nelsonabreu (cnet.com)Read the full review

Overall, you simply cannot beat the performan... 

First of all, the P50 is sleek, it looks like a screen twice it's price. The amount of inputs is very impressive, let alone on a mid priced television. HD input reveals true to life sharpness that will maake you think you are looking out a window

The amount of heat generated by this screen can practically heat a room in the winter. Very low bass at high volume is definitely the audio weakness, but paired with a surround sound system that doesn't really matter

February, 2010

 

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Manufacturer's Description

Model Brand HITACHI Model P50H401 Convenience Features ClearWindow Plasma Technology: High-Aperture Pixel Design PictureMaster HD IV Video Processor: MPEG Noise Reduction, Dynamic Contrast, Dynamic Histogram Processing, 16 Bit/281 Trillion Color Capability, Automatic 3:2 Film Enhancement, 4 HD Aspect Modes, 6 SD Aspect Modes Pure HDTV Blue and Red 3 Preset Color Temperatures 4-Step Black Enhancement 10-Bit Digital 4MB 3D Y/C Comb Filter Anti-Reflective Screen: Natural Color MTS Stereo SAP...

Hitachi P50H401

Hitachi P50H401 Details

Manufacturer's Description

Model Brand HITACHI Model P50H401 Convenience Features ClearWindow Plasma Technology: High-Aperture Pixel Design PictureMaster HD IV Video Processor: MPEG Noise Reduction, Dynamic Contrast, Dynamic Histogram Processing, 16 Bit/281 Trillion Color Capability, Automatic 3:2 Film Enhancement, 4 HD Aspect Modes, 6 SD Aspect Modes Pure HDTV Blue and Red 3 Preset Color Temperatures 4-Step Black Enhancement 10-Bit Digital 4MB 3D Y/C Comb Filter Anti-Reflective Screen: Natural Color MTS Stereo SAP with dbx Simulated Surround Sound Bass Boost Mute and Soft Mute TV-as-Center Speaker: All Inputs (L/Mono) Fixed Tabletop Stand Day Dynamic/Day and Night Memory by Input with Timer Pre-Programmed Remote Control Front Panel Menu Controls 3-Language On-Screen Display Parental Locks (Downloadable V-Chip) Closed Caption Decoder On/Sleep Timers Auto Link Input Sensor Discrete IR Codes Model Type Consumer Cabinet Color Black Display Screen Size 50" Aspect Ratio 16:9 Native Resolution 1280 x 1080 Connectivity Input Video Compatibility ATSC, QAM, NTSC Tuner 720p, 480i/p HDTV Capability HDTV Tuner Inside Connectors HDMI SimplayHD 1080p Compatible Inputs: 3 (2 Rear/1 Front) Wideband Component Video Inputs: 2 AV Inputs: 4 (3 Rear/1 Front) S-Video Input: 1 RF/Antenna Input: 1 AV Monitor Output (Fixed Audio): 1 S-Video Monitor Output: 1 Optical Digital Audio Output: 1 RS232 - Control Port: 1 MMC Card Slot (Service Upgrade only): 1 HDMI 3 Convenience Built in Speakers 20-Watt Speaker System Dimensions Dimensions (WÃHÃD) 48.81" x 32.31" x 5.06" Weight 103.1 lbs.

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