Typical price: £800
What is it: High-definition 32-inch LCD TV with integrated Freeview tuner
What we think: Great for off-centre viewing
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 22 January 2007
Tags: Hitachi, Hitachi 32LD9700, HD DVD, slide show, presets
We like:
Wide viewing angle; motorised stand; advanced picture settings; plenty of inputs; generally good picture quality
We don't like:
Cumbersome design; average Freeview performance; some background instability in video
You might also need:
Two HDMI cables; component cables; RGB Scart; USB storage device; SD memory card
CNET UK judgement:
Hitachi's 32LD9700 is packed with advanced features and technology, including the widest viewing angles on the market. But if you don't need to watch TV at acute angles, there are models available with better image quality when you're watching head-on
Full review:
Hitachi's 32LD9700 LCD TV has one of the widest viewing angles we've seen, which is great news if you have a small lounge and are planning to put your TV in the corner with the seats at the side. Continue Reading...
Others to consider
Latest user reviews
Do you own this product? What do you think of it?
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest Television Reviews
Philips 9000 (47PFL9664H/12)
Beautiful styling, superlative performance and an endless feature set make for a truly premium experience
Sony Bravia Z5800 (KDL-40Z5800)
Sony's first freesat set is one of the best-performing TVs we've seen from the company so far
Toshiba Regza SV (46SV685DB)
It's a very good TV indeed, but we're not convinced the price is justified
Samsung B7020WW (UE55B7020WW)
Could have been one of the best TVs we've seen were it not for the serious backlight inconsistency
on Televisions
freesat iPlayer beta service imminent
It's not much of a secret that iPlayer was going to turn up on freesat at some point. The good news is, we now know there will be a beta program run at the end of November
More:
