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Product Review: Hitachi Ultravision Director's Series 60" Flat Panel Plasma HDTV

Hitachi, with its lineup of new Flat panel HDTV televisions has set itself up to be a leader in the HDTV revolution. Model number P60X901 is certainly no exception. A two year parts and labor warranty from the factory will ensure that your HDTV Plasma flat panel works without problems. The sixty-inch screen size and 16:9 aspect ratio ensure movie theater picture, and stereo sound has you covered, too. Although this unit does not come with a built-in DVR, it is Digital Cable ready and has a resolution level of 1920 x 1080. The Hitachi Director's series comes equipped with a V-chip, multifunction remote control, and sleep timer. There is no media card slot, USB slot, PC input, and it is not Energy Star rated, but chances are, you won't even notice those unless you are specifically looking for them.

The viewing experience is pleasant with this HDTV, with no apparent problems at the outset, and none of the graininess that can be found on some HDTV receivers. The stereo surround sound is by itself not unpleasant, but benefits tremendously from the addition of a Dolby surround system, as would be expected. Language options for this Plasma HDTV are the requisite English, French, and Spanish.