Hitachi 57SWX20B Rear Projection
Hitachi 57SWX20B Rear Projection
USER REVIEWS
[Dec 16, 2003]
para40tn
AudioPhile
Strength:
Great picture, lots of inputs.
Weakness:
Picture is a little grainy when you use anything other than 4:3 or 16:9 modes. This TV has a great picture when using DVD or HD source. Picture is about the same as a none HD television when using normal satellite or cable inputs. I would definitely reccomend paying the extra for a good set of component video cables instead of using the S-Video input. The picture difference is worth the money. Similar Products Used: Phillips 46" non-HD big-screen. |
[Apr 02, 2003]
yingjow1
AudioPhile
Strength:
Haven't seen any yet...
Weakness:
If You want to buy a tv that has a normal "PROBLEM", buy this one. I bought this tv because I wanted to upgrade to a widescreen digital. It took a little getting used to because of the 16:9 aspect. I have had 2 of these sets delivered to my house because of video problems. The first one had white lines flickering across the tv horizontally randomly. The second one when I am using movie mode, when there is a fast scene change you see black lines flash across the set. Hitachi is telling me that this is normal and the the only time I should use this function is when I am watching a movie. Every movie that I have watched i have used movie mode and have seen these black lines. If I selct one of the other modes the "PROBLEM" goes away. I find that this is a distraction when I am watching a movie, cable, or gaming. Similar Products Used: none |
[Apr 02, 2003]
John
AudioPhile
Strength:
All the major components are made by Hitachi and not a third party company. Great picture for a Consumer grade TV, had very few artifacts. I dig the PIP swap feature. HDTV is awesome on this set.
Weakness:
None that come to mind. Did my research and went with the Hitachi over the Mitsubishi. I had the TV for a month and spent the bones on an ISF Calibration.... I was pleased before the calibration, but now the TV really shines. Great picture and color quality. I couldn't be more pleased. |
[Jan 23, 2003]
Dave
AudioPhile
Strength:
picture,great crt's,2 remotes,manual 117 point covergence.
Weakness:
none yet Looked all over the internet for reviews of rear projection t.v's,time and time again the Hitachi seemed to beat out the others.So i went to see it in person,wow,i was sold. Similar Products Used: had 2 diff sony 57ws500 and they both had the flicker problem. |
[Jan 20, 2003]
Mikey100
AudioPhile
Strength:
Everything about this set, but particularly, the Quality Picturel
Weakness:
None that we have seen. Absolutely WONDERFUL product. It is no wonder everyone is raving about this set and it's picture quality. We have a fairly large Home Theater audio system so I cannot vouch for what I have heard is also an excellent audio system included. I do not want to bore anyone, just to let them know that the GLOWING remarks, about the Hitachi Technology, build quality and feature sets are all Very Valid. It was a WONDERFUL buying experience ! Similar Products Used: Sony 36" WEGA. |
[Oct 20, 2002]
Bob
Casual Listener
Strength:
Easy to understand if you are a first time buyer like me. Easy set up.
Weakness:
Mini remote needs a source button. (May have it but I have not found it) I am very pleased with this product. It is easy to set up and needed no tuning. The picture with PS2 is Great. The sound is good. Sat Tv is a little grainey not too bad. Nice looking cabnet with plenty of room for accessories. (Sat box, VCR, Tuner) Comes with two remotes. The mini remote could use a source button. You can only use it to change between Ant A & B. Not too much of an inconvience. Priced at other stores for around 3100 +. Similar Products Used: None. First Big Screen TV. |