52" LCD or 73" DLP

[jrphoenix]

I have received some points through my company that I'm going to use for another new TV. In the new catalog they have:

73" Mitsubishi 1080p DLP
4606 points

52" Sharp Aquos 1080p LCD
4357 points

The catalog has LCD TV's by Mitsubishi & Samsung that are a huge amount of points:

52" Mitsubishi 1080p LCD
5692 points

46" Samsung 1080p LCD (largest offered in catalog)
3347 points

Let me know what you thinik? Oh yeah... these points really kind of stink because they show up as income in my gross pay (1 point is supposed to = $1). However, the gifts are always way over inflated. I basically am paying a lot in taxes for each point they give me

 

[Avalon]

My father in law has a 46" Sharp Aquos 1080p LCD, mother in law has a 37" 1080p Olevia LCD and 32" 720p Visio, and I've got a 50" Samsung 720p DLP...I have to say after being around all 4 for quite some time, I find DLP tech's picture quality superior. The Aquos is damn nice, but in your case I'd probably go with the 73" 1080p Mistu, unless it's reviewed poorly across the web. Do a bit of research.

 

[Rhoxed]

My brother has a 32" 1080p Sharp LCD, friend with a 42" Olevia 1080p LCD, Father has a 27" and a 32" CRT 1080i Philips, and i have a 56" Toshiba 1080p DLP. After being around them all i would have to say the DLP is best overall quality, but the CRT's suprisingly look as good as the LCD's. (just size is rediculous, about 300lbs a piece)

 

[Lucky23]

What are the model numbers of the flat pannels and i will be able to help you i in commission sales for TV's and i know a ton about them

DLP is alright The 73" mitsubishi is probably the best DLP on the market assuming its the Diamond series.

Find out the model number on the sharp and the samsung.

 

[Lucky23]

Flat pannels especially 1080p ones are extremely better then a DLP. The viewing angle on a DLP is only arond 130 degrees left or right and about 30 Degrees up or down before you loose picture. Flat pannesl will be 180 degrees in any direction on the viewing angle also all DLP's you will have to replace a light bulb every 1-2 years and its around $250 each time the bulb goes out. So over all with out seeing the model numbers i would recomend the flat pannel.

The rear projection is a dying breed. Every year the flat pannels get bigger and come down in price. My store only carries rear projections that are 60"-73" plus because there is not many flat pannels in those sizes but next year there probably will be so there will be less and less rear projection

Do they happen to offer a Panasonic Plasma in the catalog??

 

[jrphoenix]

Originally posted by: Avalon
My father in law has a 46" Sharp Aquos 1080p LCD, mother in law has a 37" 1080p Olevia LCD and 32" 720p Visio, and I've got a 50" Samsung 720p DLP...I have to say after being around all 4 for quite some time, I find DLP tech's picture quality superior. The Aquos is damn nice, but in your case I'd probably go with the 73" 1080p Mistu, unless it's reviewed poorly across the web. Do a bit of research.

I like my current DLP right now too! I have the 2nd gen 50" Samsung DLP. The only bad thing would be the viewing angle. I've had mine for over 3 years and haven't had to change the bulb yet. My wife is a stay home maker and hasn't burnt out the bulb yet

 

[jrphoenix]

Originally posted by: Lucky23
What are the model numbers of the flat pannels and i will be able to help you i in commission sales for TV's and i know a ton about them

DLP is alright The 73" mitsubishi is probably the best DLP on the market assuming its the Diamond series.

Find out the model number on the sharp and the samsung.

I'm looking at the paper catalog right now (the online catalog only has destination success 07, not 2008 version yet). Here is what the give:

Mitsubishi Perfect Color, Plush 1080p for precise upconversion, and video noise reduction. Easy connect, USB input and 3 HDMI inputs #4344608... . Usually my company gives me the latest model?

Sharp: Full HD display ASV / Black TFT panel, HDMI input, and built in ATSC / NTSC / QAM tuner. Includes table stand and remote #4344108

 

[jrphoenix]

Originally posted by: Lucky23
Flat pannels especially 1080p ones are extremely better then a DLP. The viewing angle on a DLP is only arond 130 degrees left or right and about 30 Degrees up or down before you loose picture. Flat pannesl will be 180 degrees in any direction on the viewing angle also all DLP's you will have to replace a light bulb every 1-2 years and its around $250 each time the bulb goes out. So over all with out seeing the model numbers i would recomend the flat pannel.

The rear projection is a dying breed. Every year the flat pannels get bigger and come down in price. My store only carries rear projections that are 60"-73" plus because there is not many flat pannels in those sizes but next year there probably will be so there will be less and less rear projection

Do they happen to offer a Panasonic Plasma in the catalog??

No Panasonic Plasma... they do have a Samsung 720p plasma 50"??? 3347 points.

 

[secretanchitman]

i'd honestly prefer lcd over dlp...but hey, its what you want and how you come to see both types of displays. can you go see these models in a store or something?

my parents have the 37" sharp aquos 1080p. its excellent, though we wish it was a bit bigger.

 

[regpfj]

You live in the United States, right? Land of the free, home of the HMMWV carrying one one person to the mall. It is your moral and social imperative to buy the bigger TV. 2277 in sq, or 1155 in sq? That's not even a question.

Use this fun calculator to see how far away you're supposed to sit from your new, gigantic DLP TV.

 

[Cheex]

Noob question:
What does DLP mean?

 

[Lucky23]

Too bad they dont state the model number but from the information i would go with one of the 1080p flat pannels. The 73" screen size is nice but if you have people sitting off to the side the picture quality wont be as good. Also like i said you going to have the $200-$250 bill every time that bulb goes out. But if none of this bothers you and you have roughly 12-15 feet of viewing distance then the DLP would be fine.

Also the samsung plasmas are awsome but if you only can choose one tv i would definitly focus only on the 1080p model

 

[Lucky23]

You lucked out then. All the tvs are different and it depends on how much you watch it. But just because your buld lasted 3 years doesnt mean another DLP bulb will last 3 years also.

Also based on the tv's listed and my experience i would go with either the samsung or the sharp even without knowing the model number.

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: Lucky23
Flat pannels especially 1080p ones are extremely better then a DLP. The viewing angle on a DLP is only arond 130 degrees left or right and about 30 Degrees up or down before you loose picture. Flat pannesl will be 180 degrees in any direction on the viewing angle also all DLP's you will have to replace a light bulb every 1-2 years and its around $250 each time the bulb goes out. So over all with out seeing the model numbers i would recomend the flat pannel.

The rear projection is a dying breed. Every year the flat pannels get bigger and come down in price. My store only carries rear projections that are 60"-73" plus because there is not many flat pannels in those sizes but next year there probably will be so there will be less and less rear projection

Do they happen to offer a Panasonic Plasma in the catalog??

LCD "extremely" better than a DLP? Only moderately better in viewing angles. I'd give the nod to DLP in many other aspects. Not to be technical, but unless you're getting an AS-IPS panel in your LCD, you're typically going to find between 160-176 degree viewing angles, but that will still be better than a DLP. The bulbs also do not go out left and right almost every year as you suggest. It usually takes at least a few. And a replacement bulb for my DLP will run me about $120 shipped, I've already researched.

OP, you're also going to want to consider your living room setup. A 73" TV may be too big if you're only sitting 4-6' away from it, which is where a 52" would be more comfortable. If you've got 6-10' distance from the set, then you'd be able to comfortably accomodate either.

 

[jrphoenix]

Originally posted by: Avalon

Originally posted by: Lucky23
Flat pannels especially 1080p ones are extremely better then a DLP. The viewing angle on a DLP is only arond 130 degrees left or right and about 30 Degrees up or down before you loose picture. Flat pannesl will be 180 degrees in any direction on the viewing angle also all DLP's you will have to replace a light bulb every 1-2 years and its around $250 each time the bulb goes out. So over all with out seeing the model numbers i would recomend the flat pannel.

The rear projection is a dying breed. Every year the flat pannels get bigger and come down in price. My store only carries rear projections that are 60"-73" plus because there is not many flat pannels in those sizes but next year there probably will be so there will be less and less rear projection

Do they happen to offer a Panasonic Plasma in the catalog??

LCD "extremely" better than a DLP? Only moderately better in viewing angles. I'd give the nod to DLP in many other aspects. Not to be technical, but unless you're getting an AS-IPS panel in your LCD, you're typically going to find between 160-176 degree viewing angles, but that will still be better than a DLP. The bulbs also do not go out left and right almost every year as you suggest. It usually takes at least a few. And a replacement bulb for my DLP will run me about $120 shipped, I've already researched.

OP, you're also going to want to consider your living room setup. A 73" TV may be too big if you're only sitting 4-6' away from it, which is where a 52" would be more comfortable. If you've got 6-10' distance from the set, then you'd be able to comfortably accomodate either.

Yeah that's really the only reason I am really considering the DLP. I love my current DLP other than viewing angles. In my previous home we were only 8' from the TV and 50" seemed huge. Now I'm back over 10' (maybe 12') and my screen seems much smaller? My wife really wants an LCD because it's bright and "new technology" in her words. I'm leaning towards size? Hmmm??

 

[Avalon]

Yeah at 10-12', I'd definitely take the 73".

 

[Rhoxed]

the DLP will bring more of a theater experience.

 

[Arcanedeath]

at 10-12' take the 73" DLP

 

[JBT]

Id go 73" DLP if your anywhere close to 10 ft away. I've got a 62" Mitsu and love it.

 

[jrphoenix]

Looks like the 73" is wining in the polls. I wish the LCD came in a bigger size. I went to best buy to look at them and the 73" really dwarfs the LCD. WOW!