Any experiences with these 3 TVs?

[makken]

Hi guys, a while back I posted that I was looking for a replacement TV. Since then, I've narrowed it down to these 3 possibilities, was wondering if anyone has any opinions on these:

#1: Samsung HL-S5086W - 50" DLP
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...yId=pcmcat95100050004&id=1138085296465

#2: Westinghouse W4207 - 42" LCD
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...yId=pcmcat95100050006&id=1158318442758

#3: Vizio 42" Plasma
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.as..._Price|1||P_SignDesc1&Sp=C&ec=&topnav=

 

[Amused]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...yId=pcmcat95100050004&id=1149208957434

 

[makken]

Originally posted by: Amused
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...yId=pcmcat95100050004&id=1149208957434

send me an extra $2k and i'll get that ^^

 

[RossMAN]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F2P35K/

 

[makken]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F2P35K/

that's what im leaning towards right now...
We've never used DLP TV though...

 

[mb]

Originally posted by: makken

Originally posted by: RossMAN
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F2P35K/

that's what im leaning towards right now...
We've never used DLP TV though...

I came across that on amazon a few days ago.. I almost bought it but like you I've never had a DLP. Plasma, LCD, sure.. but I don't really know anyone with DLP.

 

[DaveSimmons]

I don't have the 720p Samsung, though I've read only good things about it. The HLS-5087 1080p version I have is great.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
I don't have the 720p Samsung, though I've read only good things about it. The HLS-5087 1080p version I have is great.

I would definitely upgrade to the 1080p but it's a few more $$$ though.

 

[TheCrackedJack]

Originally posted by: supafly

Originally posted by: makken

Originally posted by: RossMAN
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F2P35K/

that's what im leaning towards right now...
We've never used DLP TV though...

I came across that on amazon a few days ago.. I almost bought it but like you I've never had a DLP. Plasma, LCD, sure.. but I don't really know anyone with DLP.

I have a DLP projector and I love it. I had another DLP projector before that and have had nothing but good experiences with DLP.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: TheCrackedJack

Originally posted by: supafly

Originally posted by: makken

Originally posted by: RossMAN
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F2P35K/

that's what im leaning towards right now...
We've never used DLP TV though...

I came across that on amazon a few days ago.. I almost bought it but like you I've never had a DLP. Plasma, LCD, sure.. but I don't really know anyone with DLP.

I have a DLP projector and I love it. I had another DLP projector before that and have had nothing but good experiences with DLP.

My only concern is the bulb life, but so far (7 months) we've been lucky.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: makken

Originally posted by: Amused
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...yId=pcmcat95100050004&id=1149208957434

send me an extra $2k and i'll get that ^^

Will a personal check be OK?

 

[mb]

How are the black levels on DLP televisions compared to something like a Samsung or Panasonic plasma w/ 10,000:1 contrast? I know contrast ratios aren't necessarily comparable, but my parents 10,000:1 plasma absolutely destroys my friends 1000:1 LCD.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: supafly
How are the black levels on DLP televisions compared to something like a Samsung or Panasonic plasma w/ 10,000:1 contrast? I know contrast ratios aren't necessarily comparable, but my parents 10,000:1 plasma absolutely destroys my friends 1000:1 LCD.

I'm not an expert but I'm satisfied with the black levels on my Toshiba DLP and it's supposedly better since it's the Cinema Series model.