Hitachi 42PD8700 42″

This 1024 x 1080 resolution model from Hitachi is great value for money. The screen provides stunning, vibrant colour and contrast. There are other models on the market for a similar price, but the Hitachi 42PD8700 takes the biscuit for picture quality.

One small drawback is that the connections face downwards instead of outwards. This can be slightly awkward, but once you’ve completed the set-up it won’t be a problem. The two SCART sockets are RGB enabled, but not capable of S-Video to SCART. The bass is good quality for such a thin screen but it does tend to overpower the mids and highs. This can be solved by using a surround sound system.

Hitachi’s design for this model is slightly retro, but this isn’t a drawback as the clean lines would look fantastic in any room. The classic design makes a nice change. The silver grill and trim edging make it a bit different from the norm.

Key Product Details

• 106cm Visible Plasma Widescreen Television
• I³ Improved Intelligent Image Chip
• Integrated Digital and Analogue Tuner
• 100 Programme Tuner
• HD Ready
• New ALiS Panel (1024 x 1080 pixels)
• High Screen Resolution of 1024 x 1080 pixels
• Panel Luminance of 1400 cd/m²
• Contrast Ratio 4000:1
• 3DS Sound
• HDMI and Component Input Sockets
• 2 SCART Input Sockets
• PC Input Socket
• 1000 Digital Text Pages
• Interactive Services
• 7 Day Electronic Programming Guide
• Programme Reminder & Event Timer
• Multi Language Subtitle Decoding and Display
• 2 x 10W RMS Output
• Headphone Socket for Personal Viewing
• Approx. size (W x H x D): 1046 x 728 x 97mm (without stand & speakers)
• Approx. weight: 36.5 kg (without stand & speakers)

In Short

Retro design but cutting edge functionality.

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