Hitachi 51 in. CRT Proj TV/Integrated HDTV, Widescreen $599.99

[Mitch101]

Hitachi 51 in. CRT Proj TV/Integrated HDTV, Widescreen $599.99

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=05754746000

Hitachi advanced engineering delivers one of the thinnest CRT projection TVs available and a sharp film-like picture. Magic Focus® Auto Convergence aligns the picture automatically and the Day and Night Memory ensures optimum picture performance under any lighting condition. State-of-the-art HDMI?connection produces higher quality digital images. The Hitachi 51F59's streamlined appearance combines perfectly with exceptional performance to deliver a truly cinematic experience.

Magic Focus® Auto Convergence
Day and Night Memory with Timer: Separate Day and Night Memory settings deliver superior picture quality for any lighting condition/Li>
HDMI? High Definition Multimedia Interface?/Li>
High Brightness 4-Element Lens: Advanced optics designed for increased brightness and contrast deliver razor-sharp focus in widescreen home theater proportions/Li>
High Contrast Fine-Pitch Screen: Reproduces exceptional detail with deep, dark blacks/Li>
Component Video Input x 2/Li>
Universal Remote Control/Li>
1080i Digital Video Processor/Li>
TV as Center Speaker/Li>
24-Watt 2-Way Speaker System/Li>
DTV Tuner - Digital 3D Y/C Comb Filter/Li>
Discrete IR Codes/Li>

 

[imported_elwood]

Thats a huge TV for a very small price! If only i had the room!

 

[nakedfrog]

I have the 65" version of the same TV, and I love it.
However, there is a known issue (not sure if it's specific to my model of receiver or not) with the Dish 622 receiver and the HDMI connection... every so often, the screen will switch to a solid color, or invert, or something. It only does it for a minute or two, then clears right up (or you can cycle the power). It's really sporadic, though, sometimes it will happen a few times in a night, but sometimes it doesn't happen for days.

 

[MoparOwnz]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I have the 65" version of the same TV, and I love it.
However, there is a known issue (not sure if it's specific to my model of receiver or not) with the Dish 622 receiver and the HDMI connection... every so often, the screen will switch to a solid color, or invert, or something. It only does it for a minute or two, then clears right up (or you can cycle the power). It's really sporadic, though, sometimes it will happen a few times in a night, but sometimes it doesn't happen for days.

I bought this same TV for $100 more last black friday. I loved everthing about it except that issue (which affected most things over the HDMI connection).

Fortunatlly there is a fix for that now. Check the AVSforums, just have to change a few settings in the support menu, and you'll never see that again.

 

[yuppiejr]

Originally posted by: MoparOwnz

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I have the 65" version of the same TV, and I love it.
However, there is a known issue (not sure if it's specific to my model of receiver or not) with the Dish 622 receiver and the HDMI connection... every so often, the screen will switch to a solid color, or invert, or something. It only does it for a minute or two, then clears right up (or you can cycle the power). It's really sporadic, though, sometimes it will happen a few times in a night, but sometimes it doesn't happen for days.

I bought this same TV for $100 more last black friday. I loved everthing about it except that issue (which affected most things over the HDMI connection).

Fortunatlly there is a fix for that now. Check the AVSforums, just have to change a few settings in the support menu, and you'll never see that again.

Technically going into the service menu will void your warranty, however Hitachi should dispatch a tech to make the required changes to fix the HDMI bug under warranty.

 

[knightc2]

Great price! But...Website says: "The item you've selected is unavailable at this time."

 

[FDF12389]

Originally posted by: knightc2
Great price! But...Website says: "The item you've selected is unavailable at this time."

 

[GeezerMan]

That's a good price. I have not seen this in person. Anyone seen this next to a good plasma or LCD? I would expect it to be good, but not as good as a plasma or LCD

 

[buzzdalf]

It looks good. I have the 57" version of this set.
I looked at it side by side with an LCD projection at a local electronics store. They had the Hitachi de-tuned and setup to look like crap against the LCD. I had the salesman give me the remote and I made a few picture adjustments, fixing the aspect ratio setting and tweaks via the AVSForums settings.
Then I stood back and looked at the 2 side by side and asked the guy why I would want to spend another $1,000 for the LCD.
He got pissed at me and told me because it was newer technology. I laughed at him and left.
I ended up ordering the set from circuitcity.com the next day.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: yuppiejr

Originally posted by: MoparOwnz

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I have the 65" version of the same TV, and I love it.
However, there is a known issue (not sure if it's specific to my model of receiver or not) with the Dish 622 receiver and the HDMI connection... every so often, the screen will switch to a solid color, or invert, or something. It only does it for a minute or two, then clears right up (or you can cycle the power). It's really sporadic, though, sometimes it will happen a few times in a night, but sometimes it doesn't happen for days.

I bought this same TV for $100 more last black friday. I loved everthing about it except that issue (which affected most things over the HDMI connection).

Fortunatlly there is a fix for that now. Check the AVSforums, just have to change a few settings in the support menu, and you'll never see that again.

Technically going into the service menu will void your warranty, however Hitachi should dispatch a tech to make the required changes to fix the HDMI bug under warranty.

Cool, I'll have to look into that.
With that issue aside, there's no reason not to buy one of these TVs... it's been so nice watching Heroes in HD on it.