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The 1.5 Series from Hitachi combine form and function to offer a 1080p LCD tv in a cabinet that is only 1.5 inches deep. Intended for "luxury living" with the corresponding premium price tag, Hitachi markets this line of sets for affluent homes that want the TV itself to be an aesthetically addition to the room. Hitachi claims these sets are the "world's thinnest" in contrast to JVC which makes the same claim. Both are correct in their own way, as this Hitachi set lacks integrated tuners, and is more technically called a monitor, while the JVCs contain the television tuners.
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Release date May, 2008
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Specs
- 1080p native resolution
- 120Hz
- 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- 450-500cd/m2 brightness
- IPS-Alpha panels
- Two 6-Watt speakers
- Inputs: HDMI x 1, VGA x 1
Due to the slim nature of the design the TV's inputs are limited to only 1 HDMI and 1 VGA. When used in conjunction with a receiver this may be sufficient, but for those that wish to connect more devices directly to the television, an external "Audio/Visual" center can be purchased for $299.
IPS-Alpha Panels - Hitachi uses the same panel technology as Sharp which allows for greater viewing angles without a loss in color and contrast ratio. Hitachi claims that the TV will retain a 100:1 contrast ratio at an angle of 178 degrees. IPS gains the greater viewing angle at the expense of color vibrancy found in the panels used by Samsung and Sony.
Models
The 1.5s are available in two distinct lines, the Director's Series, which is more expensive than the companion Ultra Vision series, as the Director's Series comes with a two year warranty as opposed to one, and most likely improved specifications but exact details are unknown at this point.
Director's Series
- UT32X802 | 32" screen | $1,999 | March 2008 | 720p | No 120Hz
- UT32X812 | 32" screen | $2,299 | August 2008 | 720p
- UT37X902 | 37" screen | $2,999 | April 2008
- UT42X902 | 42" screen | $3,699 | May 2008
- UT47X902 | 47" screen | $4,699 | September 2008
- P50X902 | 50" screen | $3,200 | September 2008
UltraVision -- V Series
- UT32A302 | 32" screen | $1,799 | August 2008 | 720p | No 120Hz
- UT32V502 | 32" screen | $2,099 | August 2008
- UT37V702 | 37" screen | $2,799 | July 2008
- UT42V702 | 42" screen | $3,499 | July 2008
- UT47V702 | 47" screen | $4,499 | September 2008
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MSRP $2,000 - $2,000
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Sony picture quality
- DLNA support for streaming media
- 1080p/60Hz support over component and HDMI
- Next generation Bravia engine
Cons
- DLNA support is limited to pictures and audio
- Unattractive design
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Sony Bravia Z Series
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MSRP $350 - $2,699
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 120 Hz refresh rate and 4 ms response time
- 4 HDMI inputs
- Great black levels
Cons
- Doesn't have an LED backlight.
- Ugly remote control
- Picture-in-Picture support only for analog signals
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Samsung 6 Series (2008)
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MSRP $2,700.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- Very slim bezel
- Great quality panel proven in Series 6 and 7 sets
- Wide variety of digital format compatibility
Cons
- price is way too high
- None so far
- Still a glare on the screen. Use in room with little or no lighting. Excellent for use in controlled lighting evironments.
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Samsung 8 Series
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MSRP $1,500 - $2,000
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 24p True Cinema with 120 Hz refresh rate
- Fantastic black levels, comparable to high-end plasma
- 4 HDMI inputs
Cons
- 32" does NOT feature 120 Hz refresh rate
- 37" is also only 60Hz
- 1080p isn't useful at this size
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Sony Bravia XBR6 Series
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MSRP $2,599 - $4,000
Released April, 2008
Pros
- 4 HDMI ports
- Added ethernet connectivity
- Top in class picture quality
Cons
- As with all new tech.. a tad pricey
- Extra features aren't worth the extra price over the 6 series
- "Halo" effect, where the bezel gets lit up by the screen, can be distracting
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Samsung 7 Series (2008)
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MSRP $1,699 - $2,799
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Handles 60p content through both HDMI and component inputs
- 4 HDMI inputs
- Small bezel/frame
Cons
- Has a sparkle problem, when viewing content sparkles randomly happen, big problem, Sony says it's normal
- No DLNA support
- No wide color gamut CCFL
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Sony Bravia W4100 Series
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MSRP --
Released May, 2008
The 42LGX series is a contains all the same specifications as the LG60 series with both a 1080p native resolution display, and a 120Hz display mode, but stuffs them all into a much thinner frame at 1.7" thick. For more information about the LG60 series refer to the full LG60 report. Specs 1080p native...
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LG 42LGX
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MSRP $2,599 - $8,000
Released February, 2008
Pros
- Deep black levels
- Great color output
- Speakers are detachable
Cons
- A little banding (compared to other manufacturers)
- Doesn't do 5:5 pulldown for film content
- Not the loudest output from its built in speakers
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Sharp AQUOS Special Edition SE94U Series
MSRP $2,000 - $3,200
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Super thin bezel looks great
- Well priced
- No soap opera effect with 120Hz "film" mode
- No false contouring
- Great black levels
Cons
- Relatively few "premium" features such as digital media support
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Toshiba Cinema Regza XF550U Series
MSRP $1,399 - $1,599
Released May, 2008
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Competes with the XBR6 series but comes in cheaper
- Fantastic black levels
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Panasonic Viera LZ800 Series
MSRP $1,499 - $1,899
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Competitively priced
- Advanced features comparable to top of the line sets from other manufacturers
- 4 HDMI inputs
Cons
- DD 5.1 not working through HDMI (support says it should but not sure, tried Blu-Ray and XBOX360)
- HDMI port 2 does not support sound
- Have to aim the remote just right
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Vizio XVT Series
MSRP $1,579 - $2,300
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Attractive styling
- High-end features for a budget price
- Very fast response time
Cons
- firmware fixes the problems
- HDMI handshake issues
- Infrequent random resets
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Philips 7400 Series
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MSRP --
Released May, 2008
Pros
- LED backlighting on some models
for superior contrast, longer life, lower power consumption
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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LG LG70 Series
MSRP $1,100 - $6,000
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Very Thin
- True film conversion to 48Hz in some models
- incredible black levels - great contrast and sharpness
Cons
- Confusion over which models offer true film conversion
- Larger display sizes exhibit noticeable banding problems
- Does not pass thru Dolby Digital 5.1 Altho it will output 5.1 from antenna source.
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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Sharp AQUOS D64U Series
MSRP $1,899 - $2,399
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Low power consumption
- Light weight
Cons
- Need a special JVC motorized mount to take full advantage of slim profile
- HDMI handshake problems
- No 1080p support over component input
Hitachi 1.5 Series
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JVC SL Series
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May 6, 2008
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Pros
- Ridiculously thin
- Wide viewing angle
- Sleek design
Cons
- Limited video/audio input options
- Very expensive
- No tuners
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- Ridiculously thin
- Wide viewing angle
- Sleek design
Cons
- Limited video/audio input options
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- Limited video/audio input options
- Very expensive
- No tuners
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