Hitachi 50V500

Breathtaking LCD Projection Quality from those who know technology best!

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Pros: Beautifully Constructed Picture, Huge Display, HDTV, Energy Star, Center Channel In, Burn-in Resistant

Cons: Price, Lamp Replacement, Pixilization, Burnt Pixels, Lack of Upconversion, Stand is almost mandatory

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As the LCD age has evolved, Hitachi has created a magnificent machine. It's shortcomings are FAR outweighed by it's superiority Read More

Gone are the Days of Expensive and Small, Welcome to Affordable and Big!

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Pros: Gorgeous Set - Extremely Detailed Picture - Price

Cons: Weighs more than the 50" Sony Grand Vega

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Definitely worth both the price and a good look Read More

Love the picture! Easy to use. Super value.

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Pros: Picture Quality, remote and on-screen lay-outs, easy to use/change "Day/Night" control.

Cons: Two few component inputs. No HDTV tuner. Remote not "learning" type. "Center-channel" feature is disapointing.

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I like my new Hitachi 50V500 SO much, I've decided to trade it in for the 60" set! Read More

What a picture.... What a price... What a difference

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Pros: Sharpness, Functionality, Ease of configuration of current and future components. On screen configurations.

Cons: NONE YET...........

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I would choose the Hitachi again if I had to. I might down the road look into a DLP tv but will wait till the technology develops a bit more. Read More

One Year Review

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Pros: Clear screen-no glares, soft-mute, HDTV, price, Picture-in-Picture, remote

Cons: Some features are confusing, need the instructions to learn the features

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I recommend this to everyone looking for a big screen tv especially if they love movies because it's been nothing but reliable and a joy in our home. Read More

BEST PICTURE PERIOD

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Pros: Features, design, price, Actual HDTV picture is Flawless like Glass! Remote. DVI.

Cons: Extra cost of stand, which all TVs have, and seems unfair.

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This is the best of the LCD TVs when actually being used with HDTV. Looks better than in the showroom, when in your home. Read More

Hitachi 50V500 LCD Rear Projection TV - Calling all Videophiles!

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Pros: Picture. 1080P upconvert. Advanced Features & Set-Up modes. Vivid color & Sharpness

Cons: None yet, except the TV is limited to one designated stand.

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The best LCD on the market. Features Galore, 1080P auto upconvert, Remote Wizard contols all devices, Picture amazing, digital camera plug n play Read More

Welcome to the future

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Pros: Very high quality, high definition, well engineered TV.

Cons: Bulb will need to be replaced. Stand is pricey.

Bottom Line:
You want the best HDTV experience you can get right now, buy a Hitachi. This LCD projection TV is well engineered and classy. Read More

After 1 Year It Still Amazes Me!

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Pros: Appearance, Picture Quality, Sound Quality, Customizing options, Energy Efficiency, 5 Video Inputs

Cons: Lamp Replacement Cost

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I recommend the Hitachi 50V500 for the first time buyer or the experienced viewer. Read More

Excellent TV!! Love IT!

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Pros: Great Quality, Priced right.

Cons: I have no complaints so far. Read More