Hitachi Announces Details of its 2008 1.5” LCD Flat Panels and More 

Kenji Nakamura, President and CEO of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), shows its UltraThin 1.5 display to Andy Oroz of Home Entertainment Source at the Hitachi Annual Dealer Show.

At its dealer it show in California, Hitachi announced details of its 2008 HDTV product line. Hitachi has broken the “thin barrier” with a 1.5” deep LCD design. Unlike LG’s new Scarlet line of integrated (built in HD tuner) HDTVs (2.4” –3.2” deep depending on screen size), Hitachi’s new 1.5” LCD displays are monitors. They contain no built-in tuners. You must connect to a external source such as a satellite or cable box or purchase the Hitachi over-the-air A/V HDTV tuner-switcher for an additional $299.
These new LCD monitors are available in four screen sizes (32-inch, 37-inch, 42-inch and 47-inch.)
In addition, Hitachi’s press release’s reads “From the patented ventilation technology to the backlight, power supply and unique crystal frame, the innovations found in the 1.5 line represent Hitachi’s achievements in areas as diverse as automotive design, server systems and optical R&D.
The new 1.5 line is further differentiated by its appealing design that, importantly, extends a complete 360 degrees around. So whether the displays are seen from the front, a side angle or from the back, the elegant lines and distinctive aesthetics demonstrate an attention to detail that make the displays the ideal complement to a luxury lifestyle. “
Pricing and availability for each model is as follows:

Director’s Series™ Models