Good TV?

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:03 pm

I am looking at getting a HITACHI P42T501 42" Plasma

Anyone know if this
TV is worth a shit?

• HD 1080 High Definition Display
• 3 HDMI SimplayHD
• PictureMaster HD IV Video Processor
• Clear window plasma technology
• High contrast Anti-Reflective Glass Screen
• SD Card photo viewer
• ATSC/NTSC/QAM Quick start turner
• Split screen
• Optical digital audio output
• 20-Watt Speaker System
• Multiple screen saver modes
• Discrete IR codes
• Multi Function Remote Control

1,024 x 1,080 Resolution
Manual Swivel Stand

g3integragsr · Post by **g3integragsr** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:54 pm

Personal Opinion, I would never go with a plasma. They get screen burn in very easily and the brightness of them fades over a few years.

I have a sharp Aquos 46" LCD and I am extremely pleased with it. I had a 50" DLP projection and I liked it except for the screen, It looked like it was snowy all the time - thats just the way the screens are though.

Plasma's may be a bit cheaper but you would be much happier in the long run to get either an LCD or DLP

g3integragsr · Post by **g3integragsr** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:55 pm

where are you looking at it and whats the price and price range?

I picked mine up for $1,500

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:36 pm

g3integragsr;85948 wrote:where are you looking at it and whats the price and price range?

I picked mine up for $1,500

I am trying to stick with HITACHI because I am buying through employee sales. the above TV I get for $1088 with 13 weeks same as cash. I would be interested in other HITACHI products but really don't want to stray from that brand.

EDIT: Due to space limitations I really dont need better than 42"

Capt'n Obvious · Post by **Capt'n Obvious** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:45 pm

my mom has had one for about 2 years. personally i dont think it is worth it getting a expensive tv, but i am very cheap. my mom seems to like it i think its too big and too complicated. she also has a lcd tv for a while now and i like it more they both take a long time to warm up which is a drag. i would go with lcd but it sounds like the one you found is a great deal.

GTI-Guy · Post by **GTI-Guy** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:25 pm

Plasma is dying

If you need to get Hitachi, can't you just get one of their LCDs or a projection TV?

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:31 pm

GTI-Guy;86002 wrote:Plasma is dying

If you need to get Hitachi, can't you just get one of their LCDs or a projection TV?

I can this is just the one they have in stock in the size i wanted. Anything else I have to order(does not cost anything extra except time)

modthesol · Post by **modthesol** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:30 pm

well since i have this tv... it works fine for the price i got it for but if i had more money id buy a better tv. the tv is a huge upgrade from what i had so it was a good buy. HD channels look amazing and so does xbox in HD. movies look great but u need to get a system for better sound.

all in all i am content with my purchase.