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Hitachi 42HDS69
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Hitachi 42HDS69
Panasonic TC-P42G10
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Panasonic TC-P42S1
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Samsung PN50B650
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Vizio VF551XVT
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Vizio VF551XVT
Price Check Prices $859.00 to $1,199.95 $745.00 to $1,199.99 $1,039.00 to $1,499.99 $1,799.00 to $2,199.99
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Release date August 01, 2006 March 15, 2009 March 01, 2009 September 30, 2009
The Bottom Line Anchored by great connectivity, the Hitachi 42HDS69 competes well against other 42-inch plasmas in both price and picture quality. With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009. With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. Sure, it has a few flaws, but nothing fatal prevents the local dimming, LED-backlit Vizio VF551XVT from exhibiting excellent LCD picture quality for the buck.
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Features
Sound EffectsBass Boost
Info unavailableInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480i
480p
720p
1080i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailableInfo unavailable480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewSplit screen
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Weight75.0 lbs
59.5 lbs
59.5 lbs
84.2 lbs
78 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
8-VSB
HDMI Ports Qty3
3
3
4
5
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Resolution1024 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Analog Video FormatNTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
Speaker SystemInfo unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorSilver
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
MPEG DecoderInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMPEG-2
Environmental StandardsYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)44.5 in x 14.5 in x 28.1 in
40.6 in x 13.2 in x 27.8 in - With stand
40.6 in x 12.9 in x 28 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
51.6 in x 5 in x 33.9 in - Without stand
PowerInfo unavailableAC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailableAC 120/230 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
41.6 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Additional FeaturesSide panel menu controls
Anti-Reflective filter
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Viera Tools
Viera image viewer
Anti-reflective filter
SD memory card slot
Viera link
Viera cast
Viera tools
Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Info unavailable
Display Format1080i
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
PC InterfaceInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
HDMI
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionHitachi 42HDS69 - 42 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC TC-P42G10 - 41.6 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P42S1 - 42 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
VIZIO VF551XVT - 55 in LCD TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
LCD TV
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