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 $1000, add the Hitachi 55VS69A to your list!
YouReviewElectronics.com gives the Hitachi 55VS69A 7/10 stars!
Comments
Be careful with this TV; I’ve had it for less than two years and have replaced the LCD projection bulb (175$). 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
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.
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