CNET Review: Hitachi 55HDT52 5-IN HDTV Plasma
Though not as massive as the 60-inch and while bigger than the usual 50-inch plasma HDTVs on the market, the Hitachi 55HDT52 aspires to carve a niche for itself in the 55-inch category. ' At 55 inches, Hitachi's 55HDT52 plasma has a somewhat unusual screen size. The plasma HDTV market abounds with 50-inch models that cost as little as $2,500, whereas truly massive 60-inch and larger plasmas still cost around $7,500 and up. The 55HDT52 ($5,800 list) splits the difference in size and price. Aside from screen size, this plasma exhibits many of the same characteristics as its little brother, the 42-inch Hitachi 42HDT52, scoring high marks for its extremely attractive design and excellent feature package but falling a bit short of the competition in image quality, especially when displaying darker material.'