HDTV Television

Hitachi has introduced the worlds first 1080 42-inch plasma display as well as a new 55-inch plasma HDTV.

Hitachi has announced its new line of Plasma HDTVs. The new Plasma displays come in both 42-inch and 55-inch models. The new 42-inch model features 1080 line resolution, a first for Plasma based displays, while the 55-inch model features 1080i.

The 42HDS69 has 1024 x 1080 resolution using Alternate Lighting of Surfaces (ALiS) panel technology that delivers more than 1.1 million pixels. The 55HDS69, with 1365 x 768 resolution and high-contrast black rib structure is designed for consumers that want big impact in a large screen plasma product. Both models feature the new natural color anti-reflective glass filter, pure HDTV blue and red, high-aperture pixel design, and include:

3 HDMI audio/video inputs
3 Component inputs
CableCARD compatibility
Six Speaker 36-watt audio system.
Additional highlights include an auto link input sensor, simulated surround sound, bass boost, optical digital audio output. The 42HDS69 and 55HDS69 will be priced at $2,499 and $4,299, respectively, and will be available later this month.