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Out of stock | | | | | | The P42T501 42" plasma utilizes HD1080 and has over 1,000 lines of resolution at a similar value as 720p panels The patented ClearWindow pixel design maximize brightness and clarity. The PictureMaster HD IV video processor found in the P42T501 upgrades all incoming signal to match the HD1080 panel and ensures outstanding picture quality regardless of input type or resolution format. The Highest quality connection with home A/V devices is delivered with 3-SimplayHD HDMI video inputs. These HDMI inputs are 1080p compatible and include high definition video and audio in cable connection. This model is a step-up design which includes a special Multi-Function Remote Control, as well as Manual Swivel Tabletop stand. Rounding out the unique benefits of the 42T501 is a High-Contrast Anti-Reflective screen which enhances picture quality in any ambient room lighting situation. Day/Dynamic/Night Memory by Input with Timer - Three customized settings for each input that match the picture settings to the ambient light conditions of the viewing environment Quick Start Seamless ATSC / NTSC / QAM Tuner - Combines digital and analog channels into one tuning memory for seamless channel access Manual Swivel Stand SD Card Photo Viewer Split Screen - Two programs can be viewed on-screen at once 20-Watt Speaker System Optical Digital Audio Output High Contrast Anti-Reflective Screen - Deepens black levels and reduces ambient light reflections | | | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 12.69 inches | | Product Width: | 41.88 inches | | Product Height: | 30.56 inches | | Product Weight: | 75.2 pounds | | Package Length: | 50.25 inches | | Package Width: | 35.81 inches | | Package Height: | 17.75 inches | | Package Weight: | 98.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 4 reviews |
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| | Features | HD1080Integrated ATSC / QAM / NTSC TunerSwivel Stand included3 HDMI SimplayHD � 1080p compatible inputs - 1 frontAnti-Reflective Screen with High Contrast
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Love this HDTV! Mar 29, 2008
I've had the Hitachi P42T501 42" plasma TV for about 3 months now and I have not been disappointed. The picture is crystal clear and when watching HD programming on my DishNetwork Satellite Receiver, everything looks so real. When watching a game on NFL HD it feels like you are sitting right there on the field. I got it for a reasonable price at Vann's online store with free shipping to boot. That saved some big bucks since it was delivered to my home via 18-wheeler. Sound is adequate for my living room and this TV has plenty of A/V inputs for all your electronic components. I currently have a DVD player/recorder, HD-DVD player, X-box, Wii, Gamecube, and Nintendo 64 connected and still have an HDMI and a composite input available. Also, this TV has a really good built in digital tuner so that you are ready for the digital transition in Feb. 2009. I live about 50-60 miles from most of my local TV stations and with my rooftop antenna this TV picks up the analog, digital and HD signals available. Also, this TV may not be a top pick in Consumer Reports, but it did come in on the list at number 29 which I feel is a pretty respectable number considering the number of TVs on the market.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Hitachi P42T501 Exceptional! Dec 15, 2007
I am very please with this purchase. The resolution of this set is great even for the non-HD channels on digital and especially the analog cable channels. I also purchased a HDMI v1.3 cable and the picture was even more stunning particularly on the Discovery HD Theater Channel. Although not full 1080P, I could hardly notice the difference when connected to my Toshiba HD-DVD 1080P player-the HD-DVD Movie "DreamGirls" looked great! This is a terrific set for those who watch regular HD Programming and want good analog resolution from cable channels at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!!!
21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Hitachi P50H401(a) Nov 26, 2007
I purchased the Hitachi P50H401A this year (2007) after the price drop. This set was introduced in spring of 2007. It is 1080i resolution (not 1080p) but if you're not sure what that means, read more below.
RESOLUTION: 1080i VS 1080p
Most people think that 1080p is a better picture than 1080i. However, they're wrong. The pixel count in a 1080i unit is exactly the same as all 1080p TVs. The only difference is how the 1080 resolution is achieved. In 1080i (interlaced) units, the horizontal lines are drawn first, then 1 millisecond later, the vertical lines are drawn. In 1080p (progressive)units, the horizontal lines are held back 1 millisecond so that both horizontal and vertical lines arrive on the screen at the same time. The human eye is physically unable to see the difference since the interlace process happens so quickly.
PICTURE QUALITY
The Hitachi P50H401A has a gorgeous, beautifully detailed picture out of the box. However, a few "tweaks" such as setting the color to "Film Standard" makes it even better since it matches the color standard of the Hollywood studios. I used the Avia Home Theater CD (used by professional AV installers) to calibrate my Hitachi. Believe me, blacks are BLACK (not dark gray) and whites are WHITE. You simply can't get a better match.
MENU SYSTEM
The menu system is intuitive and easy to use. There are many user selectable functions to enable you to configure the Hitachi exactly as you want it. (It'll even wake up, turn ON, and tune in any user selected channel - a nice feature.)
ATSC TUNER
The quality of the built-in tuner was a nice surprise. My Hitachi is hooked directly to a very small HDTV antenna (no set top box of any kind) and I'm still pulling in all local station with perfect HD quality.
TABLE-TOP STAND
The included table-top stand is very sturdy and unobtrusive. It holds the TV securely (no wobble at all). It dark black and has an imitation marble look to it (very attractive indeed).
SPEAKER SYSTEM
The Hitachi P50H401A has a built-in speaker system. Frankly, this is the only area where I think Hitachi could've done better. The sound isn't bad but it isn't stellar either. Hitachi does a great job of hiding their speakers but should've installed a beefier speaker system. For smaller rooms, they'll be fine buy in my 25x20 living room I could've used a few more watts of power. However, the Hitachi does come with speaker OUT jacks and an audio optical OUT jack so you can hook up your own speaker system to it (for the audiophiles out there).
SUMMING UP
I could have paid $2400.00 for a Samsung or $2700 for a Sony but why? Hitachi has put together a great TV at a terrific price point. Believe me, when you get this set home, you'll love it as much as I do. (And you'll have hundreds of dollars left too.)
PS. If you're considering a 42-inch TV, remember that NO 42-inch TV has a true 1080i or 1080p resolution because they cannot physically contain all of the pixels required for the higher resolution. A 50-inch TV is the smallest TV that is physically capable of containing all of the pixels required for a true 1080 resolution. Sure, they tell you that a 42-inch TV is true 1080 but what they mean is that the pixel density is such that it WOULD be a true 1080 unit if it were big enough to contain all of the required pixels. (Hey, but what do I know. I only worked in the engineering department of RCA, designing TVs for a few years.)
5 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Outstanding Picture Nov 21, 2007
At 1024x1080 it's not the full 1080p, but the picture is outstanding!
It's priced competitively making it an awsome value.
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Consumer Reports Says Buy Your HDTV at Amazon!
Washington, D.C. (October 31, 2008) -- When it comes to price, Consumer Reports says shoppers are most likely to find the best deals online. And the publication called three ecommerce sites "standouts" in this year's Consumer Reports ratings of electronics stores: Amazon.com, Crutchfield.com and B&H (bhphotovideo.com)
The magazine's survey was based on more than 38,000 purchases of electronics, including flat-screen TVs, between January 2007 and June 2008. The report indicated that online stores consistently offered better prices. (The magazine's full report can be found in its December 2008 issue.)
"Buying online can be better," the magazine said in a press release. "The higher-rated electronics retailers in Consumer Reports annual reader survey are Web sites. Readers who bought online rated their overall satisfaction at 90 out of 100 -- higher than those who bought in a store. Additionally, many Web merchants offer free shipping, even on TVs, which could spare the hassle of struggling to fit a bulky carton in the car or paying a local store for delivery."
Consumer Reports said that while no single retailer scored excellent in all shopping categories, Amazon.com and Crutchfield.com came closest.
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