DLP, LCD, or Plasma?

[walk066]

I am looking at getting a great tv. I have have done some research and it's a hard decision because each one has good and bad quailities. Any opinions?

Here are some negatives about each I found.

DLP is not as thin and the picture isn't as bright as the LCD or Plasma.

LCD isn't as sharp as the DLP and it shows much more of the pixels.

Plasma isn't as sharp as the DLP and they tend to have " burn out" spots and I mostly watch sports, so this will occur more often.

I am leaning toward a DLP, but the picture is kinda dull. I am looking to purchase one tomorrow. Please help lol.

I am going to a Staind concert with Three days grace and two other bands tonight, so hopefully I have some good answers tomorrow morning lol.

Thanks

[goterps74]

Check the store ads. Lots of deals this weekend cause of Labor Day..

I have heard a lot of great things on DLP.

[goterps74]

Originally Posted by walk066

I am looking at getting a great tv. I have have done some research and it's a hard decision because each one has good and bad quailities. Any opinions?

Here are some negatives about each I found.

DLP is not as thin and the picture isn't as bright as the LCD or Plasma.

LCD isn't as sharp as the DLP and it shows much more of the pixels.

Plasma isn't as sharp as the DLP and they tend to have " burn out" spots and I mostly watch sports, so this will occur more often.

I am leaning toward a DLP, but the picture is kinda dull. I am looking to purchase one tomorrow. Please help lol.


I am going to a Staind concert with Three days grace and two other bands tonight, so hopefully I have some good answers tomorrow morning lol.

Thanks

Good luck

[Romanowski]

Samsung DLP

[Steel]

All I know is recorders will go thru the screen very easily. Still waiting on my replacement. Its not a very fun wait...

[walk066]

Originally Posted by Romanowski

Samsung DLP

That is the one I have been looking at. 42 inch for $1350.

[walk066]

Originally Posted by Steel

All I know is recorders will go thru the screen very easily. Still waiting on my replacement. Its not a very fun wait...

What are recorders? I'll admit, I'm not educated on some electronics.

[dhunter]

Have you looked at the Aquos LCD?

[Yankee23]

Sony Bravia LCD

I love mine, HD is the shiot!!!

[boldt]

Originally Posted by walk066

That is the one I have been looking at. 42 inch for $1350.

and love it, getting my HD receiver this week and can't wait

model is 50e2000 take a look should be around $1799. 8 more inches, I was looking at a DLP but its newer technology is not as good as its old one.

[Bobtheicon]

LCOS is best. Beats LCD and DLP.
Try to get 1080P if you can.

[Romanowski]

is LCOS a CRT though?

[Bobtheicon]

Neither LCOS, DLP, nor LCD are CRTs.

DLP is the name for a special microchip invented by Texas Instruments. This chip is only about the size of a book of matches, yet contains over 1 million microscopic mirrors. Even more impressively, each mirror is capable of moving independently. When a light shines on the DLP chip, the reflected light can "paint" a picture onto the TVs screen. This simple design allows a 50" tabletop DLP TV to be only 18" deep and extremely lightweight. At this size, practically everyone can have a big-screen.

And the picture is stupendous. DLP TVs are characterized by exceptional brightness as well as contrast. And precise details can be recreated with ease. The picture actually begins to take on a three dimensional feel. DLP has other advantages as well. Since there is only one light source, there is no need for periodic adjustments called convergence. This is a process common to CRT projection TVs where the three guns must be lined up, because misaligned guns create a fuzzy picture. There is also no need to worry about burn-in. With most other types of TVs, an image left on the screen for too long can actually damage it. You end up with a ghostly outline that is impossible to remove without costly repairs. Not so with DLP. You can play a video game for as long as you like without any cause for concern, other than the old "rotting your brain" argument.

The next technology to consider is LCD rear-projection. LCD technology can be found everywhere, from laptop computer screens to calculators to cool flat-panel TVs. But not until recently has LCD been used to create an incredible rear-projection TV.

An LCD rear-projection TV actually uses three small LCD panels. A red one, a green one, and a blue one. These panels each create a miniature version of the TV picture, so when a powerful light shines through them it is projected on the back of the screen. Since each panel is precisely aligned, it creates a seamless picture. And oh, what a picture it creates. LCD rear-projection TVs create colors that are so vivid and life-like you really have to see them to believe them. And the picture produced by these TVs doesn't suffer from any type of flicker at all, which helps add to the realism. You can watch a nature show on the Discovery Channel, and it will feel like you are sitting on the Serengeti.

Just like DLP technology, LCD rear projection TVs take up very little room. You can have a massive 60" LCD rear projection TV that is less than 22" deep. And it has such a slim footprint that it is designed to sit on top of a TV stand. You can put your other equipment right underneath it and save even more space by getting rid of your a/v rack.

Finally there is LCOS, which draws its roots from LCD. LCOS panels are similar to LCD panels, but instead of relying on light shining through it to project an image, LCOS panels reflect light. This allows a TV that uses LCOS technology to produce an image that is noticeably brighter with much better contrast than anything an LCD can produce. This configuration is similar to the way a DLP TV works, and just like a DLP, LCOS TVs are much thinner than traditional CRT models. The 57" LCOS TV from Toshiba (model number 57HLX82) is a mere 18" deep. A typical 55" CRT (even with a smaller screen) is about 10" inches deeper. Just imagine how much floor space you can reclaim with an LCOS TV instead.

And there is yet one more advantage to owning LCOS -- the picture quality. No other TV type can compare. The 57" Toshiba model mentioned earlier is capable of displaying images in 1080p. This is a picture format that is even better than High Definition! What's more, no matter what type of signal you feed this TV, it will automatically convert everything to this ultra-elevated picture standard. There simply isn't a better-looking picture to be found anywhere.

No matter which type of new projection TV technology you choose, there is another advantage they all share when compared to CRTs - longevity. All three new types of TVs utilize a powerful light source to create images - basically a big light bulb. These bulbs are designed to last for years. Eventually they will burn out, but when this happens you can replace the bulb yourself. Then your TV will look as good as new for years and years to come.

These three exciting new technologies make it an ideal time to be in the market for a TV. If you want a big-screen projection TV that takes up less floor space than typical big-screens, you have three great options. LCOS is a little more expensive than DLP or LCD, but if you want a picture that's even better than HDTV, LCOS can't be beat. Since DLP and LCD also generate a phenomenal picture it's really a no-lose situation. With DLP, LCD or LCOS you can't lose, but you will gain a great picture and some extra space in your living room.

[Romanowski]

thanks im an electrical engineer..lol

I asked about LCOS only...thanks icon

[Bobtheicon]

Cool - I majored in EE but never took the EIT.
Now I'm just a lowly systems engineer for a telecom integration firm (which is a lot of fun actually - I get to dabble in lots of different technologies).