The Hitachi P50X901 is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,745.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate 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 >>
CNET product brief
Description: The Hitachi P50X901 is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,745.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.
Pros: Has a 3D-Y/C digital comb filter.This is more favorable than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.(A 3D filter is one of the best types available, and is "motion adaptive," meaning it utilizes a special method for clearing up the moving parts of the picture, as opposed to the static parts.)Also, this TV 1080p (FullHD), which is somewhat than some similarly priced TVs.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit 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 TV 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: In general, this TV's features are in line with its price.However, the average price of plasma televisions with similar viewable size is considerably less -- in fact around $2,115.
Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read 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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