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Hitachi 55VS69A Review - 55-inch LCD Rear Projection HDTV

Posted on Aug 18, 2007

The Hitachi 55VS69A LCD Rear Projection TV initially catches people’s attention with its impressive price. You can often find this large projection TV for under $1000. Very intriguing when you see the Sony’s and Samsung’s at nearly double the price for the same size. The Hitachi features LCD technology which includes 3 small chips so they can be noticeably slimmer than a CRT rear projection. The 55Vs69A is very sleek looking and not too flashy for a traditional room. This TV would fall into the value buy category. It has a very satisfactory picture but doesn’t quite match up to the higher end sets. You get a nice large, adequate picture and save some money. Not a bad option.

Hitachi 55VS69A LCD Rear Projection Features and Specifications:

  • Resolution: 720p (1280 x 720)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
  • Built-in Tuners: ATSC/NTSC/QAM
  • Composite Inputs: 5
  • Component Inputs: 2
  • S-Video Inputs: 2
  • HDMI Inputs: 1
  • DVI Inputs: 0
  • CableCard: Yes
  • PC Compatible: No

The Hitachi 55VS69A includes some impressive features like 3 built-in tuners, lots of inputs and an included CableCard so you don’t have to worry about storing another cable box. It is susceptible to a few minor issues that come with LCD rear projection (read about those in our rear projcetion guide) but it displays HD programming very well. If you are looking for a 50+ inch HDTV for under $1000, add the Hitachi 55VS69A to your list!

YouReviewElectronics.com gives the Hitachi 55VS69A 7/10 stars!

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Comments

  1. June 13, 2008 11:00 pm
    BawtJ

    Be careful with this TV; I’ve had it for less than two years and have replaced the LCD projection bulb (175$). Now it has a bluish blob on the screen that seems to be a problem with optical engine, (800$) This TV cost me 1800 dollars at Best Buy in Houston,TX. Be CAREFUL

  2. June 30, 2008 08:27 am
    GPersinger

    I’ve had the exact same problem. So it is the optical engine? What a waste of money. I paid $1800 as well. One month out of warranty and just replaced the bulb. In short, don’t buy HITACHI.

  3. August 26, 2008 10:55 am
    charles sanford

    lucky for me i bought my 55vs69a at Aaarons it was discontinued and i paid 1000 dollars with a stand The bulb burnt out today 2 days before the warranty from them ended

    if not for that i would be pissed at a 1000 dollar tv lasting a year and needing a 175 dollar part

    i have 3 Sanyo 37 inch tvs i only paid 199 each for and they are over 3 years old no problems

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