Compare Prices : Hitachi 55PD9700

Review summary: A plasma with a premium price tag but not the picture quality to match.

Pros: >Excellent sound, Good connectivity, Lovely design ,

Cons: Picture quality just short of some rivals

Verdict: Stellar stuff indeed, but there are rival TVs with better picture quality

Review summary: Unlike a fair number of king-sized screens, the 55PD9700 carries a built-in digital tuner

Pros: Attractive, Fantastic audio, Decent price

Cons: Some problems with standard def footage

Verdict: We can't help but like the 55PD9700. We've seen better pictures, but as a total package - sound, price and features - it gives impressive bang for your buck

Review summary: The 55PD9700 wears its size well, as a glossy Japan Black screen frame contrasts dramatically with platinum speakers down each side. What's more, Hitachi has put the TV on a powered, swivelling stand you can move around using the remote control

Pros: Attractive, Fantastic audio, Decent price

Cons: Some problems with standard def footage

Verdict: A good all-round mix of value, performance and features make the Hitachi well worth considering

Review summary: When this set first hit the shelves a few months ago, no one thought 1,080 lines of vertical resolution was possible on a plasma display. Despite advances over the past 12 months or so, this type of detail on a plasma screen was surely some mistake

Pros: HD picture, Great price, Great features, Impressive audio

Cons: Standard-def performance, No 1080p support

Verdict: The UK's first 1080i plasma is an HD winner that offers superb value