1080p: Mitsu WD62628 vs. Samsung HLR6178

[LikeABanshee]

Does anyone have any experience with the 1080p 628 series Mitsubishis or the 62MX195 Toshiba? I am looking for an opinion on how they stack up to the Samsungs as far as picture quality - I can't find a brick and mortar stocking them. They are comparatively priced, and the features are just about the same. I don't think the Toshibas have shipped yet, but I added it just in case.

Mitsu:
http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/televis...ils.asp?id=191

Sammy:
http://product.samsung.com/cgi-bin/n...LR6178WX%2fXAA

Any comments appreciated. Thanks.

[RLA]

Hello
Just returned from CEDIA I was able to view all the 1080p DPL's
All of the Mitsubishi's looked very good .The Samsungs did not look good at all FPN,horizontal banding were just a few of the problem's I saw on the Samsung.

[Duffinator]

Keep in mind that not only has Mitsubishi been making CRT based RPTV's almost longer than anyone they have also been making DLP RPTV's longer than anyone. It's hard to beat the quality of a Mitsubishi so when in doubt choose the Mitsubishi. I've looked at the Samsung 1080P set a few times and it looked great but I don't have the inside scoop like Ray.

[zepaholic]

Originally Posted by RLA

Hello
Just returned from CEDIA I was able to view all the 1080p DPL's
All of the Mitsubishi's looked very good .The Samsungs did not look good at all FPN,horizontal banding were just a few of the problem's I saw on the Samsung.

Could you possibly give more details, I just bought the Sam. 5078 and still have time to exchange it. What is FPN? Did you see the new Sony KDS-R50XBR1 or the 60 (SXRD). If so how did they look compared to the Mits. and Sam.

[RLA]

I am trying to get information out as soon as I can but I am way behind in my Install business and won’t be able to give details. Basically All Toshiba’s, Sony’s and Samsungs were under whelming.

The Mitsubishi had one of the best images at the show
This may be attributed to the source but I saw what I saw
FPN= Fixed Pattern Noise They also suffered from MPEG artifacting

If the manufactures cant properly set up their display devices at these shows that is tough luck for them because I am going to report what I viewed

[LikeABanshee]

RLA, Speaking on behalf of everyone, your input (along with everyone elses) is very appreciated.
Sometimes people forget these boards are populated by people following their passion, not looking for a payment.

Now back to business:
Its "disappointing" that the Mitsus have the best picture, but not the best features on the standard series - no 15-pin vga input?

Sure makes the new 927 diamond series look good.
http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/televis...ils.asp?id=195

[Duffinator]

IMO one of the key items with any RPTV purchase is having an anti-glare screen. The 927 has it. If you have lots of ambient light in your room moving up in price will be well worth the cost over the life of the set.

[BLOWZO]

Hey fellas I just went down to Magnolia Audio and Video, and they had the new Samsung, Mitsu, and Sony Right next to each other 1080P (minus the Sony) I was staring at these for literally 2.5 hours. Playing with the features, looking at turnon time, everything. This is what I came up with....

You are going to be happy with either. Pick the one that fits you the best FEATURES wise...

Mitsu you can adjust all color levels.. This was awesome. Lets say your watching HD Football, and the grass is just looking dirty, or to bright, you can adjust just the grass. Or there shirts are to bright, you can adjust the color of there shirts... This was seriosly awesome.

Mitsu also has a 9-1 card reader in the front, so no matter what kind of stick, you and your friends camera, and or camcorder it can all be hooked up to your tv and watching a slide show of your pics within 15 seconds.

Mitsu also has 2 DMI slot in back. This is huge if you plan on purchasing the new XBOX360. All there games are in HD and most will be 1080 after the new year. So all games will be made for your TV, and will need an extra HD input, unless you want to run COAX HD lines in. (not I says me....hehehehe)

Samsung ... has a cleaner more beautiful look about it though, that is certain. It has that grey, with shiney black. So when you are intertaining friends and family, even if that GIGANTIC TV is not on it will still look cool, unlike the matt black of the Mitsu.


I was org. going to go with the Sony LCD because lets face it, SONY is the shizznit! and I love the fibrant colors that the LCD put out. Then I saw the DLP of Samsung with the 1080P, i instantly switched to that, knowing that EVERYTHING is going to this format by the end of 2006 (by law) However I just saw the Mitsu and well I am debating between the 2 (samsung, and the Mitsu 1080P) I think i will at the end purchase the mitsu.

my .02 cents for ya

hope it helps

[Hanse18]

Originally Posted by BLOWZO

I was org. going to go with the Sony LCD because lets face it, SONY is the shizznit! and I love the fibrant colors that the LCD put out. Then I saw the DLP of Samsung with the 1080P, i instantly switched to that, knowing that EVERYTHING is going to this format by the end of 2006 (by law)

which format? If I am not mistaken, the only "law" out there right now is that all broadcasts need to be digital by 2006. This has nothing to do with hdtv, since basic digital is still 480i. There is still no confirmed date of when HD will be required, by my cable company said at least 2010, and even then I wouldn't be surprised if the requirement was 1080i / 720p. Maybe I have been misinformed, but then again, maybe you are just trying to justify spending $5,000 on a TV... the world may never know.

[BLOWZO]

Originally Posted by Hanse18

which format? If I am not mistaken, the only "law" out there right now is that all broadcasts need to be digital by 2006. This has nothing to do with hdtv, since basic digital is still 480i. There is still no confirmed date of when HD will be required, by my cable company said at least 2010, and even then I wouldn't be surprised if the requirement was 1080i / 720p. Maybe I have been misinformed, but then again, maybe you are just trying to justify spending $5,000 on a TV... the world may never know.

I was refering to The law by the FCC is all Channels must be HD by the end of 2006. If they are not they will be heavly fined. DTV has already launched there 2 satelites to get ready for this. (i actually watched the launch it was out of Long Beach, CA Harbor.)

Now this does not mean that that all shows will be, however all channels will be, so this means that shows, and networks will be fighting to get there shows in HD so you watch them, and there Nielson ratings grow. Eventually all shows will be HD except the shows that nobody watches.

Also keep in mind that the standard of the DVD format, along with HD is going to 1080P with the Blue Tech. by Sony or the HDDVD from Toshiba (aka Microsoft, aka Panisonic)

Even the XBOX360 games will be made in full HD.