Typical price: £900
What is it: HD Ready LCD television with 37-inch screen and motorised stand
What we think: While it won't knock your socks off, this screen is a dependable all-rounder
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 March 2007
Tags: Hitachi, Hitachi 37LD9700, PCs, noise, tuner
We like:
Good picture quality; solid build and styling; wealth of picture options; wide viewing angle
We don't like:
Some odd effects when noise reduction is used
You might also need:
High-definition sources such as Sky HD box, Blu-ray/HD DVD player or games console
CNET UK judgement:
While this TV doesn't really stand out in terms of performance or design, it's a strong all-rounder with solid build quality, a decent range of features and a bright, vibrant picture. Not a bad buy at this price
Full review:
Hitachi has an excellent reputation when it comes to large plasma TVs, but the Japanese company also caters for the smaller end of the flat-screen market with a range of LCD televisions. This 37-inch model sits at the top of this range, and totes a dizzying number of features, but is nonetheless available to the eagle-eyed Internet shopper for as little as £900. Continue Reading...
Hitachi 37LD9700 History
11 May 2007 in Reviews
Best cheap 37-inch LCD televisions
A 37-inch screen makes a lot of sense for most homes. For a start they aren't totally dominating, but they do have enough impact to impress your friends. High-definition material will look stunning, but it won't be too much of a stretch for the screen to handle Freeview well too
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