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
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
