Hitachi CMP4201U 42" Plasma TV

(16:9, 1024x1024, 1000:1, HDTV Compatible - MPN: CMP4201U)

Description: Hitachi's plasma is HDTV ready and features A.L.I.S. technology that provides a higher definition, brightness, and contrast as compared to conventional CRT or other plasma displays. The A.L.I.S. technology also make this a perfect display f.... Read More

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Date Reviewed: 08/17/2003
JohnRH from CA Member Since: Aug 2003 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 7 Days	After considerable research, I settled on the Hita ... Strengths: Superb picture, vibrant colors across full spectrum. Price, when compared to other Plasmas. Dual voltage 110/240 (auto selecting). Easy to setup/install. Weaknesses: No DVI input. Fan noise, seems greater than others. Summary: After considerable research, I settled on the Hitachi CMP4201. Other models in the running included Fujitsu, Sony and Philips. One of my key requirements was dual voltage, so that ruled out Sony and Panasonic. Fujitsu, Philips and Hitachi were the only models for standard off the shelf USA purchase with this feature. After looking at the Fujitsu and the Philips 42FD9954 side by side, the Philips picture was good, but not as vibrant as the Fujitsu. However, I turned away from Fujitsu with their policy of no warranty for web sales. The retail cost difference vs the Hitachi online, was not worth an additional $4000. The box was sufficiently packed, however I would have expected more polystyrene to have protected the screen. The video card was not installed on arrival, so that needed to be inserted (and speakers attached) which was very easy. Then came the test - an Eagles DVD Hell Freezes Over - which certainly vindicated any concerns with picture quality. (Fujitsu and Hitachi screens are identical as they are made in a joint venture facility). The only slight negative is the fan noise which seems greater than others. Whilst not overly obtrusive, it is apparent in the quieter sections of movies. I had read of this negative, and was seriously considering Philips (as it is fanless), however the picture quality was not as good. It could also do with an additional DVI input. Overall I'm happy with the purchase. 100% of People (9/9) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 06/03/2003
jfeagins from VA Member Since: Sep 2002 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 7 Days	This is my 2nd plasma. I own a Panasonic 50" which ... Strengths: Decent picture. Common sense remote control. Weaknesses: NOISY COOLING FAN! Hitachi "customer support". Only one component input. Summary: This is my 2nd plasma. I own a Panasonic 50" which is excellent. I wanted a smaller unit for another room and decided to try the Hitachi. It's a nice looking unit with a decent picture, but the cooling fan is noisy and you can hear it even when the sound is up. I looked in the owners manual and they even discuss under the troubleshooting section and say it's "normal". Too bad they don't tell you about it before you buy. When I called Hitachi's so-called "Customer service" they are quite blaise and say there is nothing that can be done. Another drawback is that even though they give you the video card so you can hook up component and s-video, there is only one component and one s-video input. I now have to get a component switch box. I give this Hitachi a 3 out of 10. I should have bought another Panasonic! I would recommend to anyone who asks to stay away from Hitachi. 40% of People (2/5) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.