Hitachi P42T01

• alaTest.co.uk

  8 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews of Hitachi P T01 Series TV (42", 50") from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 8/10. Comparing these reviews to 402953 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 80/100 (or 8 out of 10) = Very Good Quality.

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• stuff.tv

  8 out of 10

Summary: Hitachi's newest plasma offers an eye-catching 1080p-friendly resolution at a bargain price tag

Conclusion: A perfectly competent plasma telly at a very attractive price – well worth a look

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• techradar.com

  8 out of 10

Summary: Our sample sports a matt black bezel surrounded by a tasteful dark grey trim

Conclusion: The feature list also has a digital tuner, bringing with it all the standard Freeview goodies like digital text and an EPG, plus BBE, SRS, and Focus audio modes

Pro : Plenty of features for the money, Looks great, Excellent high-def quality

Cons : Poor black levels, Bass could be stronger

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• whathomecinemamag.com

  8 out of 10

Summary: Spotted selling online for about £750, this is one of the UK's most affordable plasmas. That's hardly a shock coming from Hitachi, a company that has made its name offering low prices and high quality

Conclusion: Although this 42in plasma TV is big on features and small on price, average picture quality really lets the side down

Pro : Excellent price, Good connectivity provided, Sleek and well designed

Cons : Picture noise with standard definition, Disappointing black levels, Some issues with skin tones

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• cnet.co.uk

  8 out of 10

Summary: The Hitachi P42T01 is a well-styled TV with good picture quality, but it's let down by poor sound and annoying connectivity choices. It's still worthy of attention, however, especially for its above-average Freeview performance

Conclusion: Conclusion Hitachi has made some odd choices here. We love the picture quality of the TV, but we're severely disappointed by the sound quality and the daft connectivity. That said, if you're buying a TV to fit into a home cinema where you'll be using a...

Pro : Picture quality ; Motorised base ; Attractive design ; Sturdy build quality

Cons : Sound quality ; Connectivity

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