LCD TV Reviews

Features
Type: LCD
Screen Size (diagonal): 32 inches
Native Resolution / Aspect Ratio: 1,366 by 768 / 16:9
Half Life: 60,000 hours
Wall Mount or Stand Included?: Stand
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 20.5 x 37.3 x 4 (not including pedestal)
Weight (pounds): 86 (including stand)
Price: $3,999

Connections
Inputs:
Video: HDMI (2), IEEE-1394 (2), RGB (1), component video (2), S-video (2), composite video (2), antenna (2)
Audio: stereo analog (5)
Outputs:
Video: S-video (1), composite video (1)
Audio: optical (1), stereo analog (1)
Additional: CableCard (1), RS-232 (1), USB (1), IR blaster (2)

Ratings: Hitachi 32HDL51 LCD HDTV

Build Quality: 92
Display is heavy and well made—Hitachi didn't skimp on solidity
The solid-aluminum pedestal adds to weight

Value: 88
Much more expensive than budget LCDs
Much better picture than budget LCDs

Features: 92
The 1366-by-768 resolution exceeds 720p HDTV
The CableCard slot and QAM tuner ace out a cable box

Performance: 93
The 1080p video processing smoothes out any artifacts
Minimal lag, quite good by LCD standards

Ergonomics: 93
Remote has thumbwheels for control
Attractive menu graphics feature a bouncing ball

Overall Rating: 91
Hitachi resists market pressure to turn LCD TV into a commodity product by delivering a sleek, good-looking set that makes travelogues and movies spellbinding. Here's an LCD-based, flat-panel set that defines the high end of the market.

General Information
32HDL51 LCD HDTV, $3,999
Hitachi
(800) HITACHI
www.hitachi.us/tv
Dealer Locator Code HIT