Mitsubishi DLP

[jocko_nc]

Check out the Toshiba DLP's, 52 and 60. I think they have the best picture in the class. For what its worth, the components may be a little better than most, the light engine and the DLP chip, which is a larger size that most others. ???. Check the individual specs. The "cinema" series is supposed to be their high-end, but several models of the basic model share identical specs. Hmmm.

Regardless, we have had a 52 inch going for a couple of weeks now. No rainbow. The colors these things put out are simply amazing. As projection, I would agree that a downside is the ability to produce a really dark picture. However, we are delighted.

A 52 should go for about $ 2700.00

I haven't even put a HD source to it yet! That is coming soon...

jocko

[cyberpac9]

i have the Mits 52" and love it.....no rainbow effects (but like previously stated, i think that is up to the individual viewing it.) the screen that comes on it is not really supposed to be a glare screen...it's there as a protective layer for the screen behind it....Mits sells a glare screen, i think (i've seen it somewhere can't remember where)...but as far as color is concerned....if you buy any of these TVs get a calibration DVD...this will greatly improve the colors, image, sound, etc....worth the $20-50 (depending on which one you buy).

you need to sit down and compare the LCD and DLP models and see which one suits your needs. one major difference between the two - DLPs do not suffer from burn-in like LCDs do. may not be a major concern, but if you're spending $3K you may want to consider that too.

[drseid]

i have the Mits 52" and love it.....no rainbow effects (but like previously stated, i think that is up to the individual viewing it.) the screen that comes on it is not really supposed to be a glare screen...it's there as a protective layer for the screen behind it....Mits sells a glare screen, i think (i've seen it somewhere can't remember where)...but as far as color is concerned....if you buy any of these TVs get a calibration DVD...this will greatly improve the colors, image, sound, etc....worth the $20-50 (depending on which one you buy).

you need to sit down and compare the LCD and DLP models and see which one suits your needs. one major difference between the two - DLPs do not suffer from burn-in like LCDs do. may not be a major concern, but if you're spending $3K you may want to consider that too.

Actually LCDs are extremely hard to burn in... It is Plasma TVs and regular RPTVs where burn in is a concern. One of the reasons why I chose LCD was burn in was *not* a concern... DLP does not really have burn in concerns either (as was already stated).

---Dave

[cyberpac9]

Actually LCDs are extremely hard to burn in... It is Plasma TVs and regular RPTVs where burn in is a concern. One of the reasons why I chose LCD was burn in was *not* a concern... DLP does not really have burn in concerns either (as was already stated).

true...but if you're only comparing LCD to DLP, it is easier for LCDs to burn-in than DLP...very difficult....but possible nonetheless.

[drseid]

true...but if you're only comparing LCD to DLP, it is easier for LCDs to burn-in than DLP...very difficult....but possible nonetheless.

Anything is "possible..." :-)

I would not use burn-in as a deciding factor for either format, as it really is not a factor. Now picture quality is another story entirely... I would take a good DLP set in a heartbeat over LCD, but unfortunately I can't due to those dreaded rainbows :-(

Of course, maybe someday a manufacturer will be able to produce a reasonably priced 3 chip DLP RPTV similar to some high-end DLP projectors already on the market... That will make the whole rainbow effect thing a moot point... I eagerly await that day...

---Dave

[cyberpac9]

Anything is "possible..." :-)

I would not use burn-in as a deciding factor for either format, as it really is not a factor. Now picture quality is another story entirely... I would take a good DLP set in a heartbeat over LCD, but unfortunately I can't due to those dreaded rainbows :-(

Of course, maybe someday a manufacturer will be able to produce a reasonably priced 3 chip DLP RPTV similar to some high-end DLP projectors already on the market... That will make the whole rainbow effect thing a moot point... I eagerly await that day...

---Dave

yeah i wouldn't use that as the sole factor either...that's why i suggested he go look at them himself....cause no matter how much i love my tv...others may not. this is very diffucult to do because stores have the tv's set up in a way to look great in their store and may be a little deceptive. when we looked at tv's we considered an LCD but to us (and this is why you have to look at them yourself) the DLP looked a little more crisp.

i've heard of the rainbow effects and i was worried about that....luckily i didn't run into it. looked at this one at a local dealer and my wife had to smack me out of a trance.
http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/televis...ails.asp?id=94

[jamison162]

I went by Sound Advice to listen to some Polk Audio and got to check out some Mits. DLP's. I was not as impressed as I thought I would be, esp. for the price tag. What is the rainbow effect exactly? Is it only color related or what...I picked up on a lot of movement pixelation and some wierd kinda blurry looking areas at times. This was on an HD signal also. I don't know what to think. When I got home and looked at my 60" Sony LCD, I became even more confused. Both have their Pro's and Con's.