Comments on: Hitachi 55VS69A Review – 55-inch LCD Rear Projection HDTV

By: Dionne

Dionne — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0000

I got the tv from Circuit City in 2007. In mid 2008, bulb blew, but it was still under warranty. In 2011, started to get this yellow cloud in the middle of the screen (looks like somebody colored that area with a yellow highlighter) with blue dots on the sides. I am going to get another 50 inch, not a Hitachi!!!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:27:19 +0000

I bought my TV in December of 2006 from Best Buy for $1350 w/ the extended warranty. After 4 years the bulb went out, yet I had like a week left of my warranty so the bulb was covered. I’ve noticed, however that certain images will stay frozen on the screen even after the scenes in a movie/tv show/commercial have changed. Now after 1 year of getting my bulb replaced, I have blue dots towards the center of the screen that at first looked like the little dipper & now more dots are popping up within minutes of me watching tv. I guess I’ll call HItachi, but I’m not sure how much this is going to cost me as I did not purchase another warranty from Best Buy

By: Jim P

Jim P — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:02:57 +0000

I purchased this TV from Future shop for a grand and have now replaced three lamps and have been cursed with the constantly changing constellation of blue dots surrounding a brilliant yellow glare in the center of the screen. I’m not complaining though cause when it’s turned off it looks real sweet sitting useless in the corner.

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:34:37 +0000

WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP AND HITACHI WILL NOT DO NOTHING I MEAN NOTHING FOR YOU. THEY ARE JUST RAKING IN THE MONEY AND THE CONSUMER IS S.O.L. WOW WHAT A SYSTEM!

By: mike

mike — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:41:47 +0000

I have had this TV since june 2007 and now I am ordering a bulb July 28th 2011…so a perfect picture almost 4 years..Wow….I really enjoyed it!

By: cindy

cindy — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:46:37 +0000

pshhhh..after reading all this..I def. have no desire to spend any money..pos tv..same as everyone else..started out blue little dot in middle and then the BLOB took over..

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:56:13 +0000

Felt I should post just because it’s the same story. Got the 55vs69 Christmas 08. On New Years day, just days after the extended warranty expired, the bulb went out. Found a bulb online and replaced. About 2 months ago the blue halo appeared in the middle of the screen and is now worsening. At this rate, will need a new tv by the end of summer at the latest.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:17:42 +0000

I’ve had this TV for 5 years. I got it for less than $1000 b/c it was the last one in the store that they were trying to get rid of. The original lamp bulb lasted almost 3 years (which is per usual) and cost me about $100. Now, two years later the bulb blew again (which is also per usual) and the bulb I am buying is going to be $65-95 once I decide on the lesser brand or the better brand. I have loved this TV for all 5 years and have never had a problem with it. I feel that those who do are probably the ones to repeatedly turn there TV on and off w/o giving it time to cool down (which absolutely kills the lamp life). And as for those spending big money on repairs, clearly have not done their research or are too lazy to replace a $60-100 bulb that lasts 2+ years and only requires a screwdriver and a pair of latex gloves (bc you cannot get oils from your hand on the bulb or it will blow).

So again, this is a great TV, as with all electronics be aware of what causes them to overheat so you prevent your own problems, and do your research before you repair.

By: fred

fred — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:19:28 +0000

Owned the 55vs69, Purchased Jun 07, Replaced bulb ,Jan 11.
Have blue mass appearing on screen like other folks.Not happy!!

By: dave

dave — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:00:43 +0000

this tv is a piece of crap….. 55 inch also had for 5 years and bulb burnt out 3 days after warranty ….it is to be expected but just today the blue screen of dots just pisses me off 2400 for a tv that lasts 5 years come on I will start the action for a suit …. it is crap these companies can get away with ripping everybody off…. I tried talking to hitachi but wouldnt help