The Hitachi P50S601 is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,535.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.
Specs: Product type: Plasma TV; Diagonal size: 50 in; Resolution: 1920 x 1080 See full specs >>
Price range: $2,499.99
CNET product brief
Description: The Hitachi P50S601 is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,535.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.
Pros: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A plasma TV, suited for personal entertainment and home theater.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of plasma televisions with comparable viewable size is quite a bit more -- in fact around $2,115.
Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.
Receiving HDTV broadcast: The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.
True HDTV: True HDTV programming is now available in three resolutions: 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
Tuner options: An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital television set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.
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9/10 Spectacular May 7, 2008
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10/10 Perfect June 6, 2008
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10/10 Perfect June 2, 2008
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