Hitachi P50H401 50 Inch HD1080 Plasma HDTV
Normal Price:$1,999.99
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Manufacturer: Hitachi
Model: P50H401
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Hitachi
Label: Hitachi
Features for Hitachi P50H401 50 Inch HD1080 Plasma HDTV:
- 1280 X 1080 Resolution w/High Aperature Pixel Design displays the full 1080i HD signal
- 16-Bit / 281 Trillion Color Capability
- Day Dynamic/Day/Night Memory by Input with Timer
- Digital Cable Ready (Quam Tuner)
- 3x HDMI Simplay HD Compatible Inputs (1 Front)
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Customer Reviews
Great TV for the money 
2007-11-29
I set this up myself. The only problem I had was turning on Power. When I first turned it on there was no power, I finally opened the manual and it told me about a power button on underneath the right front. Once I turned on power everything else was easy. 1080i is best choice for the money. My Satellite HD is 1080i, my HD DVD player (toshiba) is 1080i. I don't see the need for buying a 1080p TV because the only thing that is available is the HD DVD in 1080p. I love HD on this TV. Plasma is also a better choice for me because I need wider angle of view for the smaller room I have. I can see reflection of lamps and windows on the TV screen, but it is minor problem. I use a Denon amp with 7.1 surround sound and it works very well with HD movies. The sound from the TV is ok, but not as good as through an amp.
WOW 2007-11-28
Unreal tv. Best $996.99 I ever spent. I have a 32" LCD and regular (non HD) channels don't look to great. On this TV though , non HD channels look amazing! I watched Surfs up and Transformers last night and I would rather watch this than go to the theater. I have a 1200 watt home theater system hooked up to it with 1080 upconvert dvd and I am more than satisfied. Watch Best Buys website for this to go on sale from time to time for under $1000. You will thank all us reviewers later.
Don't buy a Hitachi TV! 
2007-11-28
I'm an owner of a Hitachi TV that I purchased last year (though not this model). It's on its second trip to the repair shop. This time its been in there for 7 weeks. I keep getting the runaround from the repair center Hitachi had take the TV and Hitachi says their isn't much they can do for me except wait for it to be repaired. If you value your TV-watching experience, stay away from Hitachi. If you ever have problems with your set and need it repaired, plan to wait for months. I'd give this zero stars if Amazon would let you.
Probably the best for the price 2007-11-23
Just Bought this tv. Couldn't be happier with the picture quality. People complain that it's not a 1080p, however the cable and satellite providers are still ten years from tranmitting this. So a 1080i is the best picture you are going to get anyways.maybe i'll buy a 1080p when the tecnology is being used other than a hd dvd player or blu ray.
Excellent Picture - Now More Affordable 2007-11-22
I saw this TV on display along side a $4000.00 Pioneer. The Pioneer was better but not $3000.00 better. Prices are coming down on this model. I purchased mine for $875.00, and have seen it advertised at other B&M stores for around a grand. An excellent value.
Beware Screen Burn ! 
2008-04-24
I purchased this exact model in August 2007 from Amazon. Now, in April 2008 there is plenty of screen burn such as the CNBC logo and the HIstory Channel logo. I called Hitachi to check the warranty and screen burn is not covered under warranty. Hitachi just said sorry, you have to live with it or buy another one. I will NEVER buy a Hitachi again. Another huge complaint is the remote. The button layout sucks and the remote has to be pointed exactly at the remote sensor on the tv or it doesn't work even with fresh batteries. Also, when you change the channels there is a huge delay (a black screen)before the next channel appears. If your a channel surfer you will be in a nightmare. DO NOT BUY THIS PLASMA TV !
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
2007-12-30
I Love this TV!!
OK,it is not a true 1080, but it was also a grand less any 1080 TV's and priced below the 720 close out deals. Sears put it on sale for $1,299.99 and with a four year warrenty it came to $1,600.00. The picture quality is excellent, it just took a while to figure out how to turn it on.
the Audio could be better, but go through a reciver and you will be happy.
Love it!! 2007-12-28
We love the Plasma TV. First one we have owned. I know it is not a true 1080, but a savings of 600-800 dollars is very convincing. The picture quality is excellent.
Great HDTV! 2007-12-27
We bought this TV right before Thanksgiving for $998 at BestBuy and love it. This is first HDTV for us and we are very pleased so far. True, it's not 1080p but the picture quality is superb for 1080i and I'm not sure I'd know the difference anyways.
It was easy to set up and we were watching it in no time flat. Very nice, good size HDTV for the price.
nice... 2007-12-11
Bought this from Best Buy for $996 (but I opted to get the $200 4-year warranty) so it was truly a steal.
I have basic analog cable TV, and it still looks great. So many settings you can play with, sharpness, black point, etc.
I got an upconversion DVD player for $30 (Magnavox, 1080i upconvert) from WalMart and I popped in Live Free or Die Hard, and it looked totally HD- it was great.
Your friends' eyes will glaze over at how big it is.
Only problem I have is that you can't do picture-in-picture with it..that's the only negative star!
