Hitachi Showcases Full Line of UltraThin LCDs at CEDIA Expo in Denver

Thursday September 4 11:05 PM

Attendees at this week's CEDIA Expo in Denver will be the first worldwide audience to view the complete line of UltraThin "1.5" LCDs from Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. displayed together as a complete family. Available in four screen sizes (32-inch, 37-inch, 42-inch and 47-inch), the 1.5 displays - so named for their waif-thin 1.5-inch depth -- embody an array of Hitachi's engineering breakthroughs, which have resulted in numerous industry awards. The displays offer thin, peerless design aesthetics, outstanding picture quality and state-of-the-art sound quality. 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 R&D achievements in areas as diverse as automotive design, server system architecture and optical technology.

First announced at CES 2008, 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.

"CEDIA is very special this year because it's the first time we'll have all four screen sizes of our UltraThin 1.5 line on display together in one setting," said Daniel Lee, vice president of marketing for Hitachi Home Electronics (America). "From the moment we launched our UltraThin 1.5 line, we wanted to offer consumers the combined benefits of choice, flexibility, elegance, aesthetics and performance. The great momentum we've seen with this line, combined with the industry accolades we've received, are proving that we've achieved that objective. We are extremely enthusiastic about what the future holds for Hitachi as we continue with our UltraThin product developments."

The new 1.5 line is offered in Director's Series (X) and Ultra Vision (V) models. Pricing and availability for each model is as follows:

Director's Series(TM) Models

  Model   Screen    120Hz     Audio   Resolution Warranty  Pricing &
           Size  Reel120(TM)   Video                      Availability
                              Center
UT47X902   47"       Yes     Optional 1920x1080p 2 years     $3,799
                                                           September
UT42X902   42"       Yes     Optional 1920x1080p 2 years     $2,899
                                                              May
UT37X902   37"       Yes     Optional 1920x1080p 2 years     $2,299
                                                             April
UT32X812   32"       Yes     Optional 1366x768p  2 years     $1,699
                                                             August
UT32X802   32"       Yes     Optional 1366x768p  2 years     $1,499
                                                             March

UltraVision - V Series Models

  Model   Screen    120Hz     Audio   Resolution Warranty  Pricing &
           Size  Reel120(TM)   Video                      Availability
                              Center
UT47V702   47"       Yes     Optional 1920x1080p  1 year     $3,599
                                                           September
UT42V702   42"       Yes     Optional 1920x1080p  1 year     $2,699
                                                              July
UT37V702   37"       Yes     Optional 1920x1080p  1 year     $2,099
                                                              July
UT32V502   32"       Yes     Optional 1366x768p   1 year     $1,499
    &                                                        August
UT32V502W

ABOUT HITACHI

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Consumer Group subsidiary of Hitachi America, Ltd., markets high-definition plasma and LCD flat panel televisions and monitors, as well as Blu-ray Disc(TM), DVD and HDD camcorders.

Hitachi has a unique position in the marketplace by manufacturing and developing its own core technologies to provide consumers and businesses with optimal product performance in each of Hitachi's product categories. For consumer products, please visit www.hitachi.us/tv. For Business products go to www.hitachi.us/digitalmedia.

Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., markets and manufactures a broad range of electronics, computer systems and products, and provides industrial equipment and services throughout North America. For more information, visit www.hitachi.us.

Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE:HIT) (TOKYO:6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 390,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2007 (ended March 31, 2008) consolidated revenues totaled 11,226 billion yen ($112.2 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials, logistics and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com

Contact:

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
Tamara Deschryver, 619-591-5413
tamara.deschryver@hal.hitachi.com
or
Current Lifestyle Marketing
Cecile Ashby, 713-513-9562
cashby@currentlm.com

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