2008 Hitachi Plasma Line Availability And Pricing

Available in 42- and 50-inch screen sizes, the plasma line makes use of a bunch of proprietary Hitachi technologies--UltraBlack Panels use a boxed cell structure to produce deeper blacks, improved phospor formulations produce richer colors, a PictureMaster VI digital video processor and Reel60Hz result in a smooth picture, and Cinema48, which works with 24p HDMI inputs to produce the same visual timing as films would playback in a movie theater. All of Hitachi's 2008 plasmas are Energy Star-certified, have an ambient light sensor, deep black stripe filters, an anti-reflective panel, game mode, and a TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide. Check out the pricing and availability below:

• 42-inch A-Series (model P42A402): $1,399 in July


• 50-inch A-Series (model P50A202): $1,799 currently available


• 50-inch A-Series (model P50A402): $1,899 currently available


• 50-inch S-Series (model P50S602): $2,699 currently available


• 50-inch V-Series (model P50V702): $3,199 in August


• 50-inch X-Series (model P50X902): $3,699 in August

Del 1609WX projector

The Del 1609WX projector features 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 2500 lumens of brightness, 1900:1 contrast ratio, and a load of connectivity options including DVI, S-video, composite, and PC inputs. The 1609WX also features Dell's proprietary BrilliantColor technology and an 8 Watt speaker. It'll cost 105, 000 Yen in Japan, about the equivalent of US$969.