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Hitachi UT42MX70 review

Breathtaking design, breathtaking pictures, but not actually a TV...

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-08-22August 22nd 2008

Price at launch £2,000.00
MPN 738903
Description 42" Ultra Thin flatscreen LCD with IPS Alpha panel
Dimensions 1036 x 724 x 310
Features FRC Technology / 100Hz / Dynamic contrast 10000:1 / Frame Rate Conversion
Weight (kg) 18
1080p Output Yes
1080p/24 Output Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
Additional Features 35 mm deep Without Stand
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness 450
Contrast Ratio 1300:1
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Full HD Yes
HDMI Ports 1
Inputs HDMI, PC (VGA), PC Audio, RS232
Pixel Pitch 0.48
Remote Control Yes
Video Source NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Widescreen Yes
Display Size 42
Display Type LCD
LCD Progressive Scan Yes
Panel Type IPS Full HD
Speakers 6 + 6W

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Product Summary

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Natural pictures, especially with HD

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Gorgeous thin design

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Good with standard-def too

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No tuner or speakers and only limited built-in connectivity

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