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Hitachi 42 PD 8700

Hitachi 42 PD 8700

28 reviews

Jan, 2025

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price (12)
image quality (7)
design (5)
usability (4)
color (2)

Negative
sound (3)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews of Hitachi 42 PD 8700. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and usability. The design and image quality are also appreciated, but many are negative about the reliability and sound.

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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 42 PD 8700 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Hitachi 42 PD 8700

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Hitachi 42 PD 8700 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The design and usability also get good views. Many are negative about the sound.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Hitachi 42PD8700 review

A 42-inch home cinema partner with a stellar price tag

Good value for money ; Great picture, particularly with true HD

Few extras

An amazing value set that proves plasma isn't dead yet for the budget conscious home cinema buff

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Guy Cocker (cnet.co.uk)

Hitachi 42PD5200 review

Plasma technology is currently doing very well with the mass market, thanks to companies like Tiny selling 42-inch models for under £1,000. However, they've had a bad reputation, particularly with consumers who've found that the screen shatters and the...

Hi-def compatibility; image quality; connections; design.

Noisy image on low-quality sources; only one Scart input.

Hitachi's plasma is not only a great price, but also its performance is up there with the best -- making it one of the few real plasma bargains out there. As with most, there are still some picture issues with low-quality sources, but when you treat it...

May, 2005

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Expert review by (whathomecinemamag.com)

Hitachi 42PD8700U

Getting any 42-inch plasma TV for just £1,400 is a tempting prospect. But when that plasma TV, in this case Hitachi's 42PD8700U, also claims to give you a native 'true HD' 1080-line resolution, it's fair to say our interest has been piqued.

42-inch plasma goodness, Well priced

Average on every level

The price is certainly right for this 42-inch plasma TV, but its good performance overall isn't going to break any records

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)