Summary: This TV has a great picture when using DVD or HD source. Picture is about the same as a none HD television when using normal satellite or cable inputs. I would definitely reccomend paying the extra for a good set of component video cables instead of using the S-Video input. The picture difference is worth the money.
Strengths: Great picture, lots of inputs.
Weaknesses: Picture is a little grainy when you use anything other than 4:3 or 16:9 modes.
Similar Products Used: Phillips 46" non-HD big-screen.
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Summary: I bought this tv because I wanted to upgrade to a widescreen digital. It took a little getting used to because of the 16:9 aspect. I have had 2 of these sets delivered to my house because of video problems. The first one had white lines flickering across the tv horizontally randomly. The second one when I am using movie mode, when there is a fast scene change you see black lines flash across the set. Hitachi is telling me that this is normal and the the only time I should use this function is when I am watching a movie. Every movie that I have watched i have used movie mode and have seen these black lines. If I selct one of the other modes the "PROBLEM" goes away. I find that this is a distraction when I am watching a movie, cable, or gaming.
Strengths: Haven't seen any yet...
Weaknesses: If You want to buy a tv that has a normal "PROBLEM", buy this one.
Similar Products Used: none
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Rating Reviewed by: John (Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date April 2, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
Review 3 of 6
, from Atlanta
Price Paid:
$2600.00
from Circuit City
Summary: Did my research and went with the Hitachi over the Mitsubishi. I had the TV for a month and spent the bones on an ISF Calibration.... I was pleased before the calibration, but now the TV really shines. Great picture and color quality.
I couldn't be more pleased.
Strengths: All the major components are made by Hitachi and not a third party company. Great picture for a Consumer grade TV, had very few artifacts. I dig the PIP swap feature. HDTV is awesome on this set.
Weaknesses: None that come to mind.
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Rating Reviewed by: Dave (Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date January 23, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
Visitors rate this review 4.67 of 5,
3.00 votes
Review 4 of 6
Price Paid:
$4500.00
from Futureshop
Summary: Looked all over the internet for reviews of rear projection t.v's,time and time again the Hitachi seemed to beat out the others.So i went to see it in person,wow,i was sold.
Strengths: picture,great crt's,2 remotes,manual 117 point covergence.
Weaknesses: none yet
Similar Products Used: had 2 diff sony 57ws500 and they both had the flicker problem.
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Review 5 of 6
, from Wonderful Downtown Tucker, GA
Price Paid:
$2700.00
from From a Dealer who is
Summary: Absolutely WONDERFUL product.
It is no wonder everyone is raving about this set
and it's picture quality.
We have a fairly large Home Theater audio system so I cannot
vouch for what I have heard is also an excellent audio system
included.
I do not want to bore anyone, just to let them know that the
GLOWING remarks, about the Hitachi Technology, build quality and
feature sets are all Very Valid.
It was a WONDERFUL buying experience !
Strengths: Everything about this set, but particularly, the Quality Picturel
Weaknesses: None that we have seen.
Similar Products Used: Sony 36" WEGA.
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