Hitachi Introduces Fall Line of Plasma & LCD HDTVs

[Shane]

With today's introduction of its new product line, Hitachi takes an important step forward in executing on its visionary strategy of providing all 1080, all flat panel, all large-screen (42"-60") HDTVs with patented, innovative features and never-before-seen technology breakthroughs that deliver the most captivating, sharp and clear visual experience, no matter what viewers are watching.

The following 10 new HDTVs are being announced today and bring Hitachi's overall product offering to a total of 14 feature-rich flat panel displays:

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[Shane]

Yes, I'm replying to my own post.

From the press release:

Two new 55-inch plasma displays, one H-Series and one T-Series, offering 1.3 million pixels and best-in-class resolution (1280 x 1080) that renders sharper detail than conventional plasma displays

How is 1280x1080 "Best-in-class" when Panasonic has several models at both 50" and 58" that are 1920x1080?

Just a rhetorical question among friends.

- Shane

[Richard]

Good catch and your concern is well placed!

It is native to nothing therefore all sources will be scaled. There is no other way..

[Shane]

It is native to nothing therefore all sources will be scaled.

Not exactly correct ... it is native to DirecTV (tongue-in-cheeck)

;-)

- Shane

[Shane]

A little clarification from Hitachi:

'Best in Class' refers to the total resolution of 1280 x 1080(1.3 Million pixels) being higher than 1366 x 768(1 Million pixels) products that are found in similar price zones to Hitachi HD1080 products. This terminology relates 'Class' as the price zone for competitive entry level Tier-1 Manufacturer products.

So they're saying "Class" is a price zone, not a size/technology.

Better?

- Shane

[Richard]

Not really... Hitachi used to do 1024X1024 panels until they changed manufacturers.

It's all marketing language shenanigans

[lcaillo]

Who is making them? I thought Hitachi had the major stake in the FHP plant. Did they unload it?

[Richard]

Dunno... Just know the electronics isn't theirs...