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Hitachi P50H401
Created: 01/25/2008
Video description: The Hitachi's P50H401 50-inch plasma produces one of the least impressive pictures we've seen lately, although it's inexpensive.

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Hitachi P50H401 Review

Editors' rating

The good: Inexpensive; relatively effective antiglare screen; three independent picture memories per input; versatile selection of aspect-ratio modes and power-saving options; three HDMI inputs.

The bad: Produces a light shade of black; relatively soft picture; inaccurate primary color of green; bluish color temperature that cannot be adjusted; introduces false contouring.

The bottom line: Although it's inexpensive, Hitachi's P50H401 50-inch plasma produces one of the least impressive pictures we've seen lately.

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Hitachi P50H401 Specs

Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd.
Part number: P50H401

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