Typical price: £800
What is it: Plasma TV with 42-inch screen and motorised stand
What we think: A mixed bag -- great picture, average sound and relatively poor connectivity
Hitachi P42T01 Full Specification
Dimensions/Weight
| Product Type | Plasma |
|---|---|
| Diagonal size | 42 in. |
| Image aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Weight | 37 kg |
| Included accessories | Remote control; power lead |
Video
| Resolution | 1024 x 1080 pixels |
|---|---|
| HD formats | 720p, 1080i |
Audio
| Output mode | Stereo |
|---|---|
| Speakers included | 2 |
| Total output power | 20 W |
Television Features
| Colour temperature control | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picture in picture | Yes |
Tuner
| Integrated Freeview tuner | Yes |
|---|
Connections
| USB | 1 (front) |
|---|---|
| Composite | 1 (front) |
| S-Video | 1 (front) |
| Scart | 1 (rear) |
| RGB-Scart | 2 (rear) |
| Component | 1 (rear) |
| HDMI | 1 (rear), 1 (front) |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Sky High Definition compatible | Yes |
Remote Control
| Type | Infrared |
|---|
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