Hitachi 42PD8900TA

8 reviews

Jan, 2025

Positive
image quality (7)
durability (5)
sound (3)
color (2)
design (2)

Negative
price (9)
tuner (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews of Hitachi 42PD8900TA. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the design and sound are overall positive. The remote control and image quality also get good feedback. The tuner and price get critical comments.

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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 42PD8900TA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Siddharth Raja (cnet.com.au)

Hitachi 42PD8900TA

A well built plasma with excellent picture quality but lacking several features that should be standard in this price range.

Dual analog tuners ; Excellent image quality ; Twin HDMI inputs

Doesn't support full 1080i ; Lacks built-in HD tuner ; Not much improvement over cheaper 42PD8800TA model

Sep, 2006

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Hitachi 42PD8900TA

Way too expensive by comparisons to other good brands.

OK but for the money it lacks a lot

Far too Expensive, don't buy it

Apr, 2008

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Hitachi 42PD8900TA

The 8900 is a v/good plasma TV. The colour rendition coupled with superb brightness and clarity gives this TV an edge on others in its class. Yes the "rich depth for colours" is quite stunning. Only the Pioneer is on a par.. IMHO.. but due to the Pio's...

Stylish looks ; Quality build ; motorised swivel stand ; superb picture quality ; One button remote selection for 8 AVs ; numerous anti-image retention features ; Huge amount of PQ calibration adjustment features ; great onboard audio - 10 speakers- 2...

No Majors cons I can list.. perhaps a littlenoise in SD signals..but most of this is due to poor qualitysignal feed ; The biggest CON is.. CNET's comment that " this TV is lacking several features that should be standard in this price range ; OK CNET.....

Feb, 2007

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Hitachi 42PD8900TA

The 8900 is a v/good plasma TV. The colour rendition coupled with superb brightness and clarity gives this TV an edge on others in its class. Yes the "rich depth for colours" is quite stunning.

No Majors cons I can list.. perhaps a little noise in SD signals..but most of this is due to poor quality signal feed ; The biggest CON is.. CNET's comment that " this TV is lacking several features that should be standard in this price range ; OK...

Feb, 2007

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Hitachi 42PD8900TA

Think again before buying plasma.

Excellent visual and sound quality while it lasted

Six months out of warranty, a black line appeared 1/3 of the way from the right side of the screen. Line came and went ; Repairman says it's leaking plasma ; 1K worth...hmmm...sounds better to buy a new TV and consider the two year old Hitachi...

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Was aroused as soon as I opened the box"

Its the 8800 but improved. I had the 8800 and was fortunate enough to have it dropped by the delivery people, fortunate becuase the warranty was still valid and it was the last one in stock (shop withheld as it was not there fault) after many furious...

Arousal continued after it was set up

Im still aroused - a little embarrasing in public

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Hitachi 42PD8900TA

hitachi 42pd8900ta review: A well built plasma with excellent picture quality but lacking several features that should be standard in this price range.

The best, Dual analog tuners, Excellent image quality, Twin HDMI inputs

None, Doesn't support full 1080i, Lacks built-in HD tuner, Not much improvement over cheaper 42PD8800TA model

A well built plasma with excellent picture quality but lacking several features that should be standard in this price range.

Sep, 2006

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