Hannspree HT09 28" LCD TV
- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9)
- Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Response Time: 3 ms
- Broadcast Format Displayed: 1080p (HDTV) 1080i (HDTV) 720p (HDTV) 480p (EDTV) 480i (SDTV)
- Contrast Ratio: 800:1
- Screen Size: 28 inch
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Hannspree is the new Samsung
Pros
Many high-end features at a discount price - great value.
Cons
Very minor - its 3-prong grounded plug prevents connection to my HD-DVR for switched operation.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Recommendation: If you're in the market for a 28-inch HDTV to replace your similarly sized SDTV/CRT then I highly recommend the Hannspree HT09.
The Hannspree HT09 28-inch LCD HDTV is a great value. That means it's got great features that you typically expect on a high-end device but it's sold at a lower than expected price - $399 retail, no rebates. Especially when compared to competitive products. The HT09 stands alone in offering so many features in this relatively small display class. I purchased this on June 13, 2009 so I'm reviewing after several weeks of use.
Going HD
First, a bit why I went HD. I've held off a long time from going HD for several reasons. One was that the manufacturers concentrated their offerings in the 40+ inch display range. But I only needed something to replace my 27-inch SDTV since I'm limited by the size of my entertainment center. Second was that it's taken awhile for cable and satellite to offer alot of the most popular channels in HD. Not only that, but to offer original HD programming on those channels. But here in the past year both of those impediments seem to have been resolved.
1080p Display
I was just casually perusing PC and HDTV offerings at the Microcenter in Fairfax, VA. What immediately attracted me to the HT09 was that this 28-incher was capable of full 1080p. That was essential since I'm served by Cox Digital cable which transmits their HD via 1080i. This is a relatively bright (500 candles) and fast (3ms) display too, though, it doesn't have the 120hz refresh speed. But that doesn't seem to affect sports motion that I've seen. Oh, and the full resolution is 1920x1200 which is 1080+ and permits a 16:10 display ratio which is a bit better than the now standard 16:9.
Inputs
The second set of features that grabbed me was the ample set of inputs: 2 HDMI, 1 Component, 2 S-Video, 2 Composite, a PC input, and an RF/antenna input. All inputs are on its rear side, none in front or side (this is where the manual controls are). I use one HDMI input for the Cox HD-DVR and if I were to ever get a Blu-ray drive then that'd go on the second HDMI port. I use the component input for my Xbox and use one of the S-video ports for the DVD-RW unit I have. I plan to use one of the composite ports for the portable Namco video game player.
Expected features
Not only does the HT09 have these great features but it doesn't skimp on the ones you'd expect it to have either: 160-degree viewing angle, anti-glare display coating, 3D comb filter, 3:2 pulldown, ATSC, Clear QAM, and NTSC tuners, HDCP, Dolby Digital/DNR, headphone out (to connect your own speakers), and 4-device universal remote which features sleep timer and quick aspect-ratio change, though my Cox DVR remote features the latter too. Good stuff. But chances are after you program your cable/sat system's remote for the Hannspree you'll use that instead of the Hannspree remote; however, you'll still need the tv remote to select inputs.
Power Consumption
Like all LCDs it's pretty good on energy consumption, especially when compared to plasmas. This one is rated at 70W usage and only a single watt when in standby. It's a very light 20lbs which was much easier to place in my entertainment center than the old-style Philips CRT which weighs a much heavier 70lbs or more.
My Experience With It
Like I noted at the beginning, I've used this HDTV for several weeks now and I don't regret its acquistion at all. And that's saying alot because (1) I'm pretty critical of electronics, and (2) it was a great leap of faith selecting a totally unknown mfr like Hannspree. However, like my title indicates, Hannspree could well be the new Samsung. If you recall Samsung entered the US market 20-something years back with good but inexpensive products to compete against well-known Sony and Mitsubishi. And now, Samsung is a tier-1 player. I researched Hannspree via their US website and it's tastefully done, and complete -- that engenders confidence.
The packaging of the product was done well, too. The piano-black surfaces were well protected as was the display itself. The product setup was quick and easy too, especially when you're connecting to a cable/sat system since you don't have to go through auto-channel programming. The menu system is intuitively easy which is helpful because sometimes you may want to vary the pre-set picture characteristics or set them custom-wise.
The tv itself performs wonderfully. HD programming looks really good, color tone and saturation is great, definition is great, and motion is great. I've been watching the 2009 Wimbledon tennis tournament this past week in high-def and I've registered no complaints with any element of watching the action on the HT09.
Recommendation
If you're in the market for a 28-inch HDTV to replace your similarly sized SDTV/CRT then I highly recommend the Hannspree HT09.
Going HD
First, a bit why I went HD. I've held off a long time from going HD for several reasons. One was that the manufacturers concentrated their offerings in the 40+ inch display range. But I only needed something to replace my 27-inch SDTV since I'm limited by the size of my entertainment center. Second was that it's taken awhile for cable and satellite to offer alot of the most popular channels in HD. Not only that, but to offer original HD programming on those channels. But here in the past year both of those impediments seem to have been resolved.
1080p Display
I was just casually perusing PC and HDTV offerings at the Microcenter in Fairfax, VA. What immediately attracted me to the HT09 was that this 28-incher was capable of full 1080p. That was essential since I'm served by Cox Digital cable which transmits their HD via 1080i. This is a relatively bright (500 candles) and fast (3ms) display too, though, it doesn't have the 120hz refresh speed. But that doesn't seem to affect sports motion that I've seen. Oh, and the full resolution is 1920x1200 which is 1080+ and permits a 16:10 display ratio which is a bit better than the now standard 16:9.
Inputs
The second set of features that grabbed me was the ample set of inputs: 2 HDMI, 1 Component, 2 S-Video, 2 Composite, a PC input, and an RF/antenna input. All inputs are on its rear side, none in front or side (this is where the manual controls are). I use one HDMI input for the Cox HD-DVR and if I were to ever get a Blu-ray drive then that'd go on the second HDMI port. I use the component input for my Xbox and use one of the S-video ports for the DVD-RW unit I have. I plan to use one of the composite ports for the portable Namco video game player.
Expected features
Not only does the HT09 have these great features but it doesn't skimp on the ones you'd expect it to have either: 160-degree viewing angle, anti-glare display coating, 3D comb filter, 3:2 pulldown, ATSC, Clear QAM, and NTSC tuners, HDCP, Dolby Digital/DNR, headphone out (to connect your own speakers), and 4-device universal remote which features sleep timer and quick aspect-ratio change, though my Cox DVR remote features the latter too. Good stuff. But chances are after you program your cable/sat system's remote for the Hannspree you'll use that instead of the Hannspree remote; however, you'll still need the tv remote to select inputs.
Power Consumption
Like all LCDs it's pretty good on energy consumption, especially when compared to plasmas. This one is rated at 70W usage and only a single watt when in standby. It's a very light 20lbs which was much easier to place in my entertainment center than the old-style Philips CRT which weighs a much heavier 70lbs or more.
My Experience With It
Like I noted at the beginning, I've used this HDTV for several weeks now and I don't regret its acquistion at all. And that's saying alot because (1) I'm pretty critical of electronics, and (2) it was a great leap of faith selecting a totally unknown mfr like Hannspree. However, like my title indicates, Hannspree could well be the new Samsung. If you recall Samsung entered the US market 20-something years back with good but inexpensive products to compete against well-known Sony and Mitsubishi. And now, Samsung is a tier-1 player. I researched Hannspree via their US website and it's tastefully done, and complete -- that engenders confidence.
The packaging of the product was done well, too. The piano-black surfaces were well protected as was the display itself. The product setup was quick and easy too, especially when you're connecting to a cable/sat system since you don't have to go through auto-channel programming. The menu system is intuitively easy which is helpful because sometimes you may want to vary the pre-set picture characteristics or set them custom-wise.
The tv itself performs wonderfully. HD programming looks really good, color tone and saturation is great, definition is great, and motion is great. I've been watching the 2009 Wimbledon tennis tournament this past week in high-def and I've registered no complaints with any element of watching the action on the HT09.
Recommendation
If you're in the market for a 28-inch HDTV to replace your similarly sized SDTV/CRT then I highly recommend the Hannspree HT09.
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