Hitachi Ultravision 37HDL52 37" LCD HDTV

Product Description

Hitachi's 37" UltraVision Flat-Panel LCD TV is a flat-panel television that complements any home viewing experience. The Super In-Plane Switching (S-IPS) LCD technology delivers superior viewing angles, faster response times, and exceptional colour purity. The VirtualHD video processor recreates the smooth image quality of cinematic content, and an anti-reflective screen ensures the best picture performance possible in any lighting. Its' motorized swivel stands operate with a simple push of a remote control button. Built-in HDTV and NTSC tuners give you a wider range of broadcast viewing options. With its superior picture quality, exclusive Hitachi features and superior connectivity make this LCD TV a must-have for any elegantly-decorated home. Includes both NTSC and HDTV tuners Motorized swivel stands can be moved with the remote control Slim bottom speaker with titanium/black bezel finish 6 aspect modes Split screen DVI, HDTV and PC inputs with audio

Amazon.com Product Description

Get the most out of your high-definition LCD television purchase with the 37-inch Hitachi 37HDL52, which offers a wealth of advanced technological features that will ensure superior picture and audio performance for years to come. It offers a lightweight, slim profile with a bottom speaker design that can be easily wall-mounted with optional hardware, or sit comfortably in any home entertainment set-up with its included swivel tabletop stand. It also features an integrated ATSC tuner that can capture over-the-air digital broadcasts from local network affiliates (the set will still require a set-top tuner for receiving non-terrestrial HD broadcasts from channels like HBO or Discovery).

When content from film is sent to your home it requires processing that can cause picture noise or distortion. Hitachi's VirtualHD technology analyzes the incoming signal to improve subtle transitions and sharp edges--thus reducing this noise to a minimum and helping to recreate the smooth curves and high fidelity image of the original film source. Hitachi's Super In-Plane Switching (S-IPS) technology allows for crisp, sharp images during rapid motion scenes and a wider viewing angle. Unlike conventional flat panel LCD displays, Hitachi Super-IPS elements twist quickly on a horizontal plane to let light pass through for the fastest response possible.

The 37HDL52 offers a 768p display (1366 x 768), which scales 720p HDTV signals to fit the display. (More than 94 percent of the 720 HD signal is scaled to the display; due to variances in program productions and transmissions not all of the 720 signal is suitable for display.) It also features a stunning 3000:1 contrast ratio (the higher the ratio, the better the color details even in ambient room light), 170-degree viewing angle, and a super-fast 8ms (millisecond) response time, which minimizes blurring of moving images and is especially helpful for sports and action movies.

The 4 MB 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. The anti-reflective, high-contrast screen effectively absorbs ambient room light, reducing reflections and producing richer blacks, vibrant color and increased detail in shadows and highlights. Other features include:

Picture memory by input: Enables individual settings to be saved for different inputs and allows greater connectivity.
Six aspect modes: An exclusive technique of linear expansion is employed to fill the widescreen with conventional programming and to minimize perceptible distortion.
Two color temperatures
Mute and soft mute
V-Chip parental controls
Closed caption decoder
Sleep timer
ATSC (HD) and NTSC (standard broadcast) tuners

This set is equipped with SRS Surround Sound and BBE Sound enhancement for a more immersive home theater experience, and the integrated speakers produce a total of 20 watts of power (10 watts per left/right channel). It includes a DVI input for uncompressed digital RGB connection from source to screen. By eliminating the conversion of the digital signal to analog, it delivers an unblemished image. Thanks to the non-degraded signal, you get less flicker and a clearer picture. The DVI input is compatible with the digital RGB video portion of an HDMI connection (adapter not included). It offers the following connection options:

Composite AV (RCA): 2 in (1 side)
S-Video: 2 in (1 side)
Component Video: 2 in
DVI: 1 in
Monitor: 1 S-Video and 1 composite out
PC RGB: 1 in
Analog RGB/DVI audio: 1 in
Subwoofer: 1 out
Headphone: 1 (side)

Tech Talk

Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.

What's in the Box
LCD TV, remote control (with batteries), tabletop stand, printed operating instructions

Customer Reviews:

Subtle beauty as far as TVs go.......2006-10-08

First, this unit is not an "Ultravision" (the 37HLX99 is the only LCD flat panel stating "Ultravision" that I have been able to find), but it is the updated model 37HDL52-A which has the HDMI plug in. Second, free shipping took 17 days from order date to arrive, though it was 2 days ahead of what the minimum estimated arrival time was projected. (Truck shipped from KY to NE OR via Portland, OR.) Arrived in sound shape. Third, I found the manual lacking in clear basic instruction, but tech support is adequate, friendly, and helpful.
It is a very handsome unit and is not overwhelming. I was concerned that it would be a dominate feature in the living room, but it blends in very nicely. Unit seems first rate!
Ordered the Premier Mounts CTM-MS2 to hang LCD from wall.
If one overlooks the "free" lengthy delivery time and the "not-so-clear" manual, the unit would rate 5 stars. I've purchased a number of Hitachi electronics and power tools over the past 30 years and have been pleased with their performance and quality.

Amazing Picture Quality.......2006-08-12

I didn't experienced any problems with this model, I bought this TV before reading this negative reviews and before buying it I compared it to other more expensive Sony & Samsung LCDs and the Picture quality is much better on this TV.

The contrast ratio and brightness is outstanding. I use it mainly to watch DVDs and DirecTV, I have recently purchased a Samsung Upconverter DVD and since my LCD is the new model it comes with a HDMI input, it is Amazing the Quality and clarity. The DVI freeze up could be true but as far as I'm concern the new models don't come with a DVI input you'll have to buy a HDMI to DVI cable and you can use this as a Monitor for your CPU.

This LCD comes with technology that no other brands like Sony, Sharp and Samsung don't have.

You have no idea how usefull the Swivel option is until you have it

Just Buy it is Great!!!

Highly Impressed .......2006-06-05

Having done a serious amount of home work, I had decided to pull the trigger on this set until I stumbled over these two reviews below. At first, I was baffled by this "freeze" concept. Whether it is DVI or HDMI, it is just a better connection. How could that cause a "freeze" on the same content that is transmitted normally through, say, a component out. This so-called problem simply does not make any sense to me unless there is a physical issue with the cable itself. So, I called Hitachi about the "issue" on 6/3. A rep. (Jim from IL) was shocked upon hearing this. He said that it has never been such a issue documented. The rest is history. I have been watching this TV for 3 days now thru. DVI connection. It simply lives up to my expectation based on my home work. The S-IPS (super in-pane switch) definitely makes a difference on the response time in viewing the fast motion objects. It is still not in the plasma territory, but as close to it as it gets from LCD. It has a noticeably better handling on the image details at a high speed than both a 40" Sony and a Samsung LCD. It is also better than a 37" Sharp LCD. I really don't think it is a fair comparison between SIPS and the 95% of the rest knowing a little bit of how it works. I was actually trying to buy a Hitachi's Director Series' 32HDLX51 due to its AS-IPS (Advanced Super In-Plane Switching), cream of the crop, but I need a bigger size than 32". There are some other makers like LG and Syntax who also have this technology licensed from Hitachi and are quite cheaper. But ironically, their lcd TVs flopped on another crucial aspect of TV-the signal processing (the "decoder") which sadly have not effectively demonstrated the strength of S-IPS.

dvi freezeup.......2006-04-30

i also discovered this problem after picking up an hdmi upconvert dvd player. audio feeds fine but video will freeze at random. also discovered that the tv doesn't recognize the upconverted signal. play a dvd an go into menu. shows 480p at 60hz. that blows when hdmi-dvi cable is $100. very disappointed with this!

DVI Freezes at random, no fix as of 2006/03/09.......2006-03-09

I like this tv, but the DVI feed video freezes at random for a random amount of time. As of 2006/03/09 Hitachi knows about it and doesn't have a fix. Also there is no HDMI and not enough component video inputs.

On the cool side, it can swivel on it's base by remote control.

I can't recommend this product, especially at the current price.

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The BayStack Access Node (AN) routers cost-effectively connect small remote offices and ensure network availability while minimizing network-operating costs. The serial interfaces provide remote office network design flexibility. For mission-critical applications, they facilitate Dial Backup and Bandwidth-on-Demand support. In addition, Dial-on-Demand functionality enables ANs to extend network availability on an as-needed basis to small remote sites, minimizing WAN service costs. Optionally, Synchronous interfaces can be used for SDLC, allowing both IBM SNA and multiprotocol LAN traffic over one consolidated WAN link to the internetwork backbone. The AN easily integrates with the enterprise internetwork by supporting Bay Networks Routing Services (BayRS), which provides support for all major LAN and WAN protocols. The microprocessor, used in the AN's highly integrated design, easily maintains high forwarding and filtering rates regardless of the number of protocols and network interfaces used - even when processing SNMP management inquiries.

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Projet Picture Rag Cool Tone Paper is a 100% cotton rag, acid free, archival media for fine art photographic giclee printing and painting. The especially bright white coating provides excellent color and B&W reproductions. Additionally, a unique feature of this specially formulated coating is its light and water resistant properties, which help to ensure its archival qualities allowing you to enhance, spot, retouch or airbrush your work.

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Northwestern Bell 39205-M7 900 MHz Cordless Phone (Metallic Blue)

Manufacturer: Northwest Bell
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

900 MHz - Analog | Cordless Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Phones | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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RCA RC930 Caller-ID-Compatible Wireless Modem Jack

Southwestern Bell FM112 Caller ID Unit (White)

AT&T 435 Caller ID (Dove Gray)

AT&T 90800 Mini Headset

Product Features:

900 MHz with digital security coding

Compander noise reduction

40-channel auto-scan

10-number speed dial

Wall mountable

ASIN: B00005NCW0

Amazon.com Product Description

Northwest Bell's 39205 offers all the conveniences of a cordless phone plus sleek styling. Tried-and-true 900 MHz analog operation ensures clearer connections with less interference than older-model cordless phones. The 39205 extends range, voice clarity, and performance through 40-channel auto scanning that selects the channel with the least interference. You'll gain even more freedom of movement with an included belt clip and optional headset that connects to the built-in headphone jack. The phone's 10-number memory allows quick calling of your most frequently dialed numbers, and the handset pager will locate the phone wherever it's been set down.

Customer Reviews:

What do you expect for ($$)?.......2002-12-03

This is a cheap phone. I bought this one at local store for ($$$), minus the rebate. I've owned it for about a month now.

Let's get down to business - the phone I have uses the same circuitry as this one but is styled differently, kind of a futuristic style, really. It has a volume switch, a scan button to get a better channel, a redial button, page, memory button, a flash button, and a pause button. Not to mention the headset jack!

I love the compact base on this phone, but when it comes down to it, it dosen't sound as good as my other cordless phones (I own 7).

For one thing, unless the other person talks loud, it's hard to hear them. Raising the volume helps, but it's still hard to hear some callers. The manual is short and shows mediocre English skills, but this phone is easy to use and setup. The fit and finish is very good, and could compete with some uptown phones in the ($$$) range.

The wall mount bracket is unuseful, as the phone is unsteady if it's hanging on the wall. Of course, I use it as a desktop cordless phone, so it dosen't matter.

Overall, this is fine for calling up the bank info line, or calling time and temperature. I use it to answer the phone, and if it isn't a telemarketer, I can get on my other cordless to talk. However, it's not a good primary phone.

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If you're looking to improve the productivity and lower the operating costs of your business, the B4350 Series Digital printer from OKI is made for you. The network-ready B4350n model delivers up to 23 pages per minute, with the first page printing in as little as 6.0 seconds.It produces black and white output that's clear and crisp in 1200 x 600 dpi resolution - using a two-piece consumables system for long-lasting, high-quality performance and a lower cost of operation. For fewer user interventions, the printer has a 250-sheet standard paper capacity, housed in a fully enclosed Letter/Legal/Universal tray, and can be outfitted to hold up to 750 sheets with an optional 500-sheet 2nd paper tray.In terms of durability, the OKI B4350n is tough - with a duty cycle of 40,000 pages per month.

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Nikon Coolpix 5600 Digital Camera and R220 Stylus Photo Printer

ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

5.1-megapixel CCD for stunning prints up to 16 x 20 inches prints

High-quality 4x Optical Zoom-Nikkor 35-105mm ED Glass Lens plus a 4x digital zoom for a total zoom of 12x

Features 17 programmed scene modes for optimal convenience

Printer features 5760 x 1440 optimized DPI, ultra-fine three-picoliter ink droplets, and innovative "Micro Piezo" ink jet technology

Prints directly on ink jet printable CDs and DVDs

ASIN: B000BYMISC

Amazon.com Product Description

The Nikon Coolpix 5600 Digital Camera and R220 Stylus Photo Printer Outfit combines the outstanding qualities of Nikon's digital SLR with a fast, versatile inkjet photo printer for complete shoot-to-print convenience.

A 4x optical zoom makes it easy to get close to the action.

All controls are designed for ease of use, right next to the large, 2.5-inch LCD display. View larger.

Easy automatic exposure settings.

The Coolpix 5600: Small, but Powerful
As one of the smaller digital cameras on the market, the Coolpix 5600 combines a high-quality optical zoom lens with a range of automatic and preset shooting modes that will satisfy the most discerning of point-and-shoot photographers. Featuring a 5.1-megapixel CCD, a high quality 4x Optical Zoom-Nikkor 35-105mm ED Glass Lens, plus a 4x digital zoom for a total zoom of 12x, the Coolpix 5600 delivers stunning prints up to 16 x 20 inches prints simply and easily.

Weighing a mere 6.8 ounces with the battery and memory card loaded, the Coolpix 5600 is truly a "take anywhere" camera. With over 17 Scene Modes, you'll always be sure to get the precise shot you're looking for. The camera also features a built-in flash with six modes, and a built-in mic and speaker for including sound in videos and playback from the camera. An incredibly bright, 1.8-inch color LCD display and user-friendly interface means that you don't have to take the extra effort to get up to speed with the camera's functionality. Just power it up, and you'll be ready to go in no time.

Not to be outdone, the Coolpix 5600 can also record high-quality movies at a rate of up to 15 frames per second. Other advanced features include Nikon's In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, which takes "red-eye reduction" a step further by remove red-eye directly in the camera, and a D-Lighting feature that offers in-camera repair of dark images. The Coolpix 5600 allows you to take hundreds of shots off of two AA batteries. In short, the Coolpix 5600 is perfect for novice users or anyone looking for a point-and-shoot camera that produces sharp, colorful photos with great ease of use.

Epson Stylus Photo R220
When you're ready to get creative with your printing and CDs, look no further than the Epson Stylus Photo R220. This impressive 6-color printer brings quality and convenience to the home at an affordable price. Plus, it prints directly on ink jet printable CDs and DVDs.

Take a closer look at the Stylus Photo R220's functions.
With up to 5760 x 1440 optimized DPI (dots per inch), ultra-fine three-picoliter ink droplets, and innovative "Micro Piezo" ink jet technology, the R220 ensures photo lab quality color, vivid detail and long lasting results. And, with convenient individual ink cartridges, you take control of the ink usage, replacing only the color that runs out. The R220 is fast, too, allowing you to print a borderless 4 x 6 photo in less than 57 seconds. The printer also offers borderless printing in popular, frame-ready sizes (4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, and 8.5 x 11).

You can use the R220 to personalize a CD or DVD with your own text, graphics and photos -- a great idea for party favors or personalized gifts. The included software lets anyone create eye-catching CDs and DVDs using their favorite photos. A convenient, front-loading tray provides a fast, easy way to create professional-quality discs. Meanwhile, the R220 comes with photo editing software that makes it easy to create calendars, photos, scrap-booking pages and more.

Note: A USB cable is not included with the Epson Stylus Photo R220.

What's in the Box
Camera: Coolpix 5600, strap, USB cable, audio video cable, two LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries, and PictureProject CD-ROM. Printer: Epson Stylus Photo R220 ink jet printer; cyan, light cyan, magenta, light magenta, yellow, and black ink cartridges; CD print tray and software, printer documentation, and CD-ROM containing printer drivers and software (Windows and Macintosh).

Product Description

Internal Focus Wide-Angle to Telephoto Zoom D-Type Lens / f2.8 to 4 / Accepts 72mm Filters / Includes Lens Hood

Customer Reviews:

Great all purpose lens.......2007-09-21

I have used this lens for over 3000 photographs and it is sharp but...I use it on a Nikon D200 and the four auto focus sensors can cause much frustration--desired objects out of focus!-- when having to shoot moving objects, say in a parade especially under low light conditions. I am still thinking it is me so I continue to practice hoping to figure out which setting on the d200 to use. However, when the subject is not moving it works great. It is heavy but that is what you pay for to own a good quality lens. See Ken Rockwell's review for more technical aspects. I also concur that the lens hood, although it gives that pro look, does not seat well on the lens. Overall, I highly recommend it.

A very nice lens.......2006-11-03

I'm am very happy with this lens. With macro enabled, I can REAllY get up close to the subject matter, It rarely needs to hunt around much wit the auto-focus.

There are a few issues. First, I think this lens really could benefit from a UV filter, as I do notice some purple fringing. Also, in bright situations, some color seperation is apparent. Given the size of the lens, a good filter might cost something around $60, but thats just the breaks there. My biggest issue with the lens is the hood. It's always trying to fall off, or twist away, For the price, I would have expected some little type of button catch or something to keep it in place. I've hit the point where I rarely use it, and it just gets in the way in my bag.

Even with all that, this is the first lens I reach for, and it would be the one I keep on my camera to start with if it wasnt for the lack of protective filter, and the fact that the camera sits oddly in my bag with this lens attached.

Overall, I gave it 4 stars. The chromatic abberations may get to me if I start printing out my stuff really big, but by that point, I'll have the filter I need to help correct that.

This is an Ultimate lense.......2005-07-22

this is a lense which you can carry for all purpose. it can shot the potrait and also landscape with the aspected value. it is wide angle so dont worry. It can help you in your all kind of need. closest to longest, it can cover

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