Hitachi UltraVision and Alpha LCD HDTV lines shipping in '09

Hitachi has announced the UltraVision and Alpha Series' of LCD HDTVs for 2009.

The UltraVision line will be available in 42-, 46- and 55-inch screen sizes, all featuring 1080p resolution, 120 Hz panel speed, Hitachi's Reel120 motion blur control, built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners for HD channels, up to 5 HDMI slots and Energy Star certification. In terms of design, the displays will be surrounded by a glossy and curved black bezel, and sit on a swivel base. The three UltraVision displays from smallest to largest will launch in June ($999), August ($1299) and September ($1799), respectively.

The Alpha Series will ship in 32- and 42-inch LCD screen sizes and is a step-down in feature quantity from the UltraVision Series. The 720p 32-inch model and the 1080p 42-inch model each have 4 HDMI slots, 2 of those on the side for easy access. There's also an RGB input for direct PC connectivity on both. Both panels will have a 60 Hz panel speed and sport Energy Star certification. The $499 32-inch and $899 42-inch Alpha are both currently available.

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