Typical price: £2,000
What is it: 42-inch plasma TV with high-definition compatibility and electric stand
What we think: With a budget price tag, this high-definition TV really is worth the upgrade
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 August 2005
Tags: Hitachi, Hitachi 42PD7200, presets, setup, upgrade
We like:
Style; electric stand; picture quality; detachable speakers
We don't like:
Still some plasma picture flaws present
You might also need:
Component cable; HDMI cable; aerial
CNET UK judgement:
Hitachi's 42PD5200 was pioneering when it launched, and the 42PD7200 smartens it up, adds a few new features and future-proofs it with high-definition compatibility. The fact that it arrives at a good-value price makes it even more attractive, and it hasn't hampered the performance one bit
Full review:
Once the most desirable products in the AV world, plasma TVs are now facing some tough competition from LCD -- falling prices and a typically better picture quality are making LCDs the product of choice for the discerning buyer. However Hitachi is fighting back with a massive increase in its production of plasma TVs. It has good reason to be confident, because the company's 42PD5200 was an excellent plasma that was ahead of its time on specification, and was thus able to stay on the market for a long time. It's now due for an upgrade, and this new model looks set to continue Hitachi's reputation for quality. Continue Reading...
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