Which DLP to choose?

[sheridan06]

I just read where the Panasonic PT-50DL54 DLP is an awesome set (http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptvreviews/panasonic-pt50dl54.html), but I've also heard that Samsung is the leader in DLP sets. Toshiba has gotten credit too while RCA and Optoma haven't. What about LG? I've got a 15x16 room and am looking anywhere b/w 50" upto 61" (leaning toward the lower end of the range)

Please help....the carpet gets installed tomorrow in my newly constructed home theater! I need a TV!

 

[Engine Joe]

I recently got the Toshiba DLP (actually the 46") and am completely satisfied so far. I was considering the Samsung range, but after a lot of in-store examination and reading a lot of reviews, I concluded that the Toshiba performed just as well to my eyes, and I was able to shave off a couple of hundred dollars in the mix. Of course the form factor of the Samsung 5085 is sweet! Unless, of course, you actually wanted the TV at a different height than the default... in which case you're stuck.

 

[Duffinator]

The Samsung has a really great picture and seems to be holding up well. I'd also check out the JVC D-ILA sets as they have as good as or better picture than the Samsung. And also check out the Mitsubishi 62". It looks terrific and although it's a new set I believe they have been selling DLP RPTV's longer than anyone. I remember looking at their first 65" set in total awe a few years back. At the time it was $15,000! I've never owned a Mitsubishi but they seem to have the RPTV down as good as anyone.

 

[rgriffin25]

Jvc

I have to weigh in on the JVC HD-ILA. We have sold those for about 6 months at work. They are really bright and have an outstanding picture. Nice for any room, including a room with windows. It is one of the first table projection tvs with HDMI. (Future compatibility)

 

[Engine Joe]

Don't know about the JVC. But HDMI compatibility is nothing new - both the current Samsungs and Toshibas have HDMI. My 46" table projection 46HW84 has HDMI.

 

[RLA]

Hi
I would highly reccomend you look at the new Infocus DLP's 50" & 61" You can hang them on the wall just like a plasma and they look spectacular high contrast ratio 3500:1 HD2+ 12-degree darkchip 160 degree viewing angles
are some of the key features this dlp has
http://www.infocushome.com/amer/eng/products/microdisplay/61md10.asp

Hope this helps
Ray

 

[Duffinator]

Hi
I would highly reccomend you look at the new Infocus DLP's 50" & 61" You can hang them on the wall just like a plasma and they look spectacular high contrast ratio 3500:1 HD2+ 12-degree darkchip 160 degree viewing angles
are some of the key features this dlp has
http://www.infocushome.com/amer/eng/products/microdisplay/61md10.asp

Hope this helps
Ray

Ray, is Infocus making the RCA set? It looks almost identical. Have you seen/sold any of the Infocus sets yet? Any comments on PQ, fan noise, etc?

Thanks

 

[RLA]

Hi
I dont know if Infocus is OEM for the RCA. Can you hang the RCA on the wall
or is it a table top model? I had a chance to see both models at CES with
STD and DVD and they looked very nice even though the Infocus booth was in direct light They were very punchy with high level of detail and the viewing angles were superb The HD61THW263 appears to be an Infocus clone
I am looking at the RCA Dealer catalog and it does state that it uses the Infocus Light engine, But I wonder about the chip and the software
Infocus is well known for clonig projectors the Toshiba MT 800 is a good example but side by side with a 7205 it pales in compairison. It was explained to me that the software and the gama tables are very different in the OEM products
Ray

 

[delta]

I recently got the Toshiba DLP (actually the 46") and am completely satisfied so far. I was considering the Samsung range, but after a lot of in-store examination and reading a lot of reviews, I concluded that the Toshiba performed just as well to my eyes, and I was able to shave off a couple of hundred dollars in the mix. Of course the form factor of the Samsung 5085 is sweet! Unless, of course, you actually wanted the TV at a different height than the default... in which case you're stuck.

I recently purchased this Toshiba DLP set as a replacement for my Panasonic plasma and I am more than pleased with my choice. Digital terrestrial pictures are stunning, even better than digital satellite. I can't wait to see HD! Progressive scan on PAL or NTSC DVD is awesome and must be close to HD. Even the 'rainbow effect' is minimal and the advantages far outweigh this slight niggle. The Samsung is good too, but the Toshiba beats it on clarity.

 

[Duffinator]

I recently purchased this Toshiba DLP set as a replacement for my Panasonic plasma and I am more than pleased with my choice. Digital terrestrial pictures are stunning, even better than digital satellite. I can't wait to see HD! Progressive scan on PAL or NTSC DVD is awesome and must be close to HD. Even the 'rainbow effect' is minimal and the advantages far outweigh this slight niggle. The Samsung is good too, but the Toshiba beats it on clarity.

Why did you replace your Panasonic Plasma with a DLP RPTV?

 

[delta]

Why did you replace your Panasonic Plasma with a DLP RPTV?

The Panasonic is a 50" version. It's power supply unit failed after just two years of average usage. It seems it is a known fault. Panasonic UK would not do a site visit so the panel had to be returned to Panasonic. It was away for five weeks for a job that took only 15 minutes to action and for which I was charged 376 pounds! Whilst it was away I decided to buy a new tv and chose, by chance, the Toshiba. Now I am pleased that I did, it has a far superior picture and facilities not available on the Panasonic panel and the Tosh has HDMI! Now I am trying to sell the plasma but it is proving to be a slow process!

 

[soundjunkie]

New xHD3 sets due out in Feb!!

Hey, just found out last night that Samsung and LG will be introducing sets with the new xHD3 chip beginning next month!!! They say the difference has been worth the weight. Don't know about that, but maybe some of the "holics" that may have visited the CES show can give us some insight. Of course they will be higher to begin with, but prices should come down as the year goes on. Contrast is said to 5000:1, and a true 1080p picture. Supposedly much more detail and smoother film like image.

Anybody seen it yet???

 

[Ryo_Ohki2]

I just bought a Mitsubishi WD-62725. It also has some good review and looks great, well at least at the store (waiting for mine to arrive) One problem I had researching for a TV was the the reviews were subjective. Once I got a chance to look at the TVs, it really helped me make a final choice. I bought it from Good Guys and bargained the hell out of it to make it even lower.. hehe. Felt like a dual tag team with my fiancee with the sales manager.

Anycase just go to the store, bring some recommended DVDs, visual, sound, etc to see which one works the best for you. Note that DVDs are not HD quality so you might want them to show the TV with a HD broadcast. The DVDs is just to mainly see what you would normally see if you don't plan to watch HD broadcast.

 

[benzwhere]

I like the look of the Infocus but I'm not sure if it up scales analog inputs such as dvds and regular cable like the Mitsubishi does. For the price it should. Does anyone know?

Thanks

 

[BMXTRIX]

Any fixed pixel display upconverts and downconverts whatever comes in to the native resolution of the display. This is standard practice and some do a better job at it than others. CRT is the only technology that can show material in the original transmission quality.

The ideal is actually NOT scaling video to something else, but to allow it to come through as close to the original as possible. Fixed pixel displays (DLP, LCD, plasma) can't do this, so the video must be scaled... Except for the few 720p native displays out there when they are receiving 720p.

The scaling isn't limited to the analog signals either - but ALL input are scaled to fit the display. This usually results in a slight loss in quality, but depends highly on the quality of the scalers inside the display. Sony often uses very good scalers which is why their similar displays sometimes cost a bit more. If you watch them for a while, you will see where you extra cash is going.