Typical price: £1,800
What is it: 42-inch plasma TV
What we think: A good-value 42-inch plasma screen with plenty of features, good picture and generally great connectivity
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 May 2005
Tags: Hitachi, Hitachi 42PD5200, connections, analogue, pixels
We like:
Hi-def compatibility; image quality; connections; design
We don't like:
Noisy image on low-quality sources; only one Scart input
You might also need:
RGB-compatible SCART cable; component cable; aerial
CNET UK judgement:
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 with hi-def, it's more than up to the challenge
Full 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 picture quality is generally poor. It's for this reason that we'd always recommend you go with someone with more experience in this area, particularly as there's acres of difference between a good plasma and a bad one. Continue Reading...
Hitachi 42PD5200 History
1 Jul 2005 in Reviews
Plasma perfection: the 42-inch flat-screen shootout
Want a flat screen that won't break the bank? LCD is expensive at the 32-inch mark, and into the crazy price bracket above that. But plasmas offer big screen thrills at a competitive price -- three of the models here are well under £2,000...
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