First seen: 7 june 2007
Hitachi has clearly redefined the High Definition marketplace with the unique HD1080 resolution standard. The P50H401 50" plasma utilizes HD1080 and has over 1,000 lines of resolution at a similar value as 720p panels. The 1,080 vertical line count is a perfect line-for-line match with 1080i incoming signal and the patented ClearWindow™ pixel design maximize brightness and clarity.
O ne of the major buzzwords around HDTV right now is 1080p (I know, that’s a number not a word). Flat panel TVs with 1080p resolution create the most excitement among videophiles, and command the highest prices from electronics dealers. Hitachi has a sound alternative in its HD1080 line of products. They offer most of the benefits of the 1080 resolution, but sell for less money. We scored the 50-inch P50H401, which lists for $2,499 (and sells for about $500 less), to... Read more