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Help Please
by afgsandiego - 9/2/05 8:23 AM In reply to: Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker by ilikenascarAfter much extended research I would select the DLP. Plasma has burn in, LCD has what I see as major distortion when watching fast moving sports. I am waiting for the lastest DLP from Samsung - either the HLR-5668W or HLR-6168W (less than 100 pounds) The new DLP has the absolute highest resolution and technology available - 1080P! The prices have dropped and should continue to do so - I am hoping the last quarter of this year will provide an excellent buying opportunity. I have seen only 3 reviews thus far on the HLR-6168W on CNET.
I hope this helps.
1080P?
by jerome8283 - 9/5/05 6:33 PM In reply to: Help Please by afgsandiegoWhy in the world would you purchase a set because it is capable of displaying 1080P?
Please read this: http://www.hdtvexpert.com/pages/reality.htm
I chose dlp
by rexamillion - 9/2/05 9:42 AM In reply to: Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker by ilikenascarI saw that part of your concern was the weight. Actually, the plasma will weigh twice as much for the same screen size. It will also consume twice as much power and cost twice as much. I have a 50" Samsung, and it is amazing how light it is. If it weren't for the size, one person could lift it. It's just awkward. Also, when you are comparing make sure you count all the variables. that is: having similar resolution, whether it has a tuner or no, etc. there are many plasmas that are being sold for a nice price, but they are usually a lower resolution. Also the dlp doesn't have any burn-in problems.
Nothing but troubles with DLP
by cookrd - 9/2/05 9:45 AM In reply to: Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker by ilikenascarI had two Ssmsung DLP TV's in the last 18 months, both 50" screen size. The first one had problems with the audio not being synched with the video (not all the time, no pattern) and this was replaced with a new model, same screen size. It had trouble with audio synch and also video (dmd engine). The complete insides were replaced, only to have the dmd engine to fail again (to varying degrees, really strange). I would certainly stay away from the DLP technology.
I was totally fed up with this, so I bought a 70" Sony Grand Wega LCD rear projection. After three months, I am very satisfied with it.
Keep in mind that none of the three technologies you are considering have true blacks and not anywhere near the contrast ratio you will get with a CRT.
I did not get a plasma or direct view LCD because of the price.
I purchased all of my TV's from Circuit City and also purchased their extended warranty. All problems and replacements were done quickly with no problems. This would have not been the case had I not purchased the extended warranty - I highly recommend it. Note also that I did not want a third DLP after the first two failed. CC gave me full credit on the Samsung DLP (even though the price had come down considerably) and also full credit on my ATSC tuner (which I did not need anymore since the Sony has a built-in tuner).
-Bob
100's Of Moving Parts Equal Reliability Nightmare For DLP
by Psych Doc - 9/2/05 9:54 AM In reply to: Nothing but troubles with DLP by cookrdThat and the lack of off axis viewing clarity render it an unuseable solution for me. Plasma all the way!
Rear projection vs front projection vs direct view
by s_kris88 - 9/3/05 10:20 PM In reply to: Nothing but troubles with DLP by cookrdIt is unfair to compare (LCD or DLP) rear projection systems to direct view sets (like CRTs or Plasmas). Direct view displays (including direct view LCDs) and front projection systems are always going to have a wider sit-anywhere range than any rear-projection system (whether CRT, LCD or DLP).
Direct view is nice, but I find their sizes far too small. The option is therefore a front projection system. Of the two digital front projection systems, DLP has a much higher contrast ratio (blacker blacks, and higher range of colours) than LCD.
During the day when it is hard to get the room completely black, I have the option to zoom the DLP front projection picture to it's smallest possible size, which increases it's brightness greatly. At night and for when I watch DVD movies or sports specials off my digital set-top box, I zoom out for a massive 200cm (80'') 16:9 display! No rear projection LCD/DLP or any direct view plasma can beat that!
Funny in that I've had two DLP projectors, and the rainbow effect has never bothered me. My first was a single speed wheel, but the second is triple speed and I see no difference. The amazing range of colours (especially human skin tone) from quality DVDs is the best part of it all though.
Plasma
by jw1ls5n0129 - 9/2/05 11:43 AM In reply to: Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker by ilikenascarHi, I have had a large screen plasma for eight or nine
years,I had to watch for anything that was like frozen
and I did get a image left on the screen.so would I buy an other? well now I know what can happen I keep a look out and would buy an other as this one is still going and the image is or most of it has gone through the years ,so if you do get one keep an eye on it and it should be OK ,The picture is great
I would not like to go back to a 32" screen,and once you have had a large screen you will not go back neither.Regards Yohan129.
ViewSonic LCD
by joco69 - 9/2/05 5:20 PM In reply to: Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker by ilikenascarI must admit I am absolutely ignorant about LCD, Plasma or DLP. However I wanted a flat panel TV and I choose a ViewSonic LCD, Mod. N2750W.
It fits nicely into the spot allocated in my small living room, its stylish and gives great images. The view of the screen is perfect from any part of the living room. Check out www.viewsonic.com for their products. The price is very affordable, paid less than 1000 Can$ before taxes.
RCA DLP 61"
by bogie1 - 9/2/05 9:34 PM In reply to: ViewSonic LCD by joco69Purchased from Costco for around $2700 6 mos ago and has been perfect. HD is beautiful and receive via antenna in attic. Awkward to handle but not heavy.
Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker
by heavy1 - 9/3/05 7:28 AM In reply to: Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker by ilikenascarI do know that when plasma first came out, it was only rated to last for 2000 hours which isn't much of a life for a television. You may want to check into this and see what the rated lifespan is.
Plasma lifetime
by ilikenascar - 9/3/05 7:54 AM In reply to: Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker by heavy1Panasonic Plasma lifetime rated at 60,000 hours until it starts to lose half brightness.
Average TV viewing - that's about 10 years. Sounds alright to me.
Wrong Math....It's WAY Longer Than that....
by Psych Doc - 9/3/05 8:11 AM In reply to: Plasma lifetime by ilikenascar...At 10 hours viewing a day it works out to about 17 years. Keeping in mind that most people don't run their TV anywhere near 10 hours/day, it's actually even longer than this. On the other hand, most plasmas I've seen seem to rate them at about 30,000-40,000 hours so about 10-12 years is probably not an unrealistic estimate. Believe me, in 12 years I know I'll be way overdue for another TV with the way technology is advancing.
Plasma TV's
by dwolf12 - 9/3/05 8:10 AM In reply to: Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker by ilikenascarI too am looking at the different TV systems. What bothers me about Plasma is when you read all the reports about how they perform after two or three years later. New they look great, but I have read too many reports about how their sharpness and color drop off in a few years. For me, if I am going to pay over 2K for a TV, I want it to perform like new for a lot longer than two or three years. Also take a look at the small print of some of the warantees as to when they will kick in to replace the Plasma. Some require 30% dead pixles before they will do anything.
No Brainer...
by TrumanII - 9/4/05 1:03 PM In reply to: Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker by ilikenascarYou said right off, you are a gamer and that is key. Plasma has an issue right off the bat with burn-in and LCD although not immune, has less of that being an issue. Video Game Consoles seem to have more of a static display, and are more prone to present this issue and why take a chance on that overpriced PLASMA DISPLAY, which secondly carrie the isssue that definitely has a much more of a limited longevity than LCD Monitors/TV's, etc. The display is not that much cleareer on either, I mean I will be attacked for saying this, but I have had both, and I prefer the more natural tones on LCD TV's than Plasma, and if it's cheaper and last longer and less prone to burn-in, hell...no brainer, go for LCD.
Also, make sure you get a LCD TV with with the DUAL HDMI INPUT, not that old school DVI, that is OVER. For all the newer Hif Def DVD Players or UP-Conversion DVD PLAYERs (Reg DVD's are played at 1080i instead of that measly 480i or 480p) that you will be buying, believe me, use these HDMI connections, which again is a single cable handling both Digital Video and Digital Audio connections. Awesome.
ENjoy...
LCD goes pink after about4-5 years-DLP lasts longer
by bandicoot2533 - 9/5/05 3:27 PM In reply to: Help Please!! LCD, Plasma, or DLP decision maker by ilikenascarI would recomend DLP. this is cause i have only had DLp, but i know someone that has LCD on his laptop, and the colour has run, and the screen has pink all over it. this has happened to 2 people i know that has had this done to thier computer screen.DLP
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