Emergency Help Requested!

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As far as display choices are concerned, have you seen the Hitachi VS series? Yes it is a RPLCD HDTV but setup correctly (away from the windows) , this set can be an excellent value ( cost vs. size, reliability, maintenance, etc..) The JVC HD-ILA with its' densier pixel structure and ( extremely) bright picture would be a great choice but limited jacks, and definitely needs calibration

I haven't seen the VS series but as mentioned, I have seen the screen door effect in action on two different LCD rptv's and it drove me nuts. It isn't as noticeable in HD, but it was really bad in SD.

When you say the D-ILA need calibration, are you talking about ISF or can I do a competent job with a S&V or Avia disc?

Thanks for your help.

I have sold six of the JVC HD-ILA's and from those six, four (4) have been defective - not a good track record. Unfortunatly, they do look good. But see the above line - its the guts thats important. I personally, have not had any return on a Hitachi (CRT or LCD) due to defect. They simply are better.

This is exactly what I was afraid of. If there are any other dealers with the same experience, I hope they chime in. I knew about the Hitachi guns and trust me, you don't have to sell me on their sets as I am the proud owner of an Ultravision direct view that is simply awesome.

If you buy a DLP, buy a Samsung. By far, the best on the market. Their 4th gen chip kills all the others out there. Until someone can make a better DLP chip than Texas Instruments, Samsung is THE way to go. There is the HLP5685 and the HLP5674W that utilize that chip. The '63' series still looks fantastic, but the 3rd gen chip isn't as good.

If I go DLP, I was leaning toward the Mits 51725 which utilizes the HD2+ chipset and 7 segment color wheel. The big brother to this set just received a rave review in TPV and it uses the exact same internals. My only concern here is that my last Mits crt tv died after only 7 years. What do you think of this set?