Bonus check came in, time for a new TV

[mzkhadir]

Originally posted by: TheAdvocate

Originally posted by: mzkhadir

Originally posted by: TheAdvocate
I still cannot comprehend how large the DLP fanbase is on ATOT. The picture is subpar, the viewing angles are atrocious, and you have to buy a bulb every two years or so. Plus the thing is as big as a love seat and weighs more.

Flat panel plasmas and LCDs are so cheap now. DLP was just an affordable alternative "bridge" technology, but still has a loyal following after the products it competed with have dropped dramatically in price. Makes no sense whatsoever.

But at least 5 DLP owners will flame me for pointing this out. That's fine if you want to defend inferior technology that passionately. Whatever floats your boat.

I just bought the samsung 50 dlp 1080 hdtv. I haven't tried the 1080 yet but 720 does look amazing on it. The samsung weighed 66 lbs or less. It was very light to pick up and move.

In all seriousness, message me again in 24 months when you have to shell out another $200 for a new bulb.

There is no perfect HDTV, but if I were gonna buy a projection set, I'd get an SXRD. As it is, I probably paid less for my 42" 1080p LCD than you paid for your Sammy.

That is why I got a warranty that covers bulbs and such for 210, which includes 2 bulbs if they go bad.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: pmoa

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Quasmo

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
As I just mentioned in a different thread, I like to at least mention front projection as an option to consider.

If you have a dark room, that might be something you'd want to look into if you want something theatrical for your experience.

I know exactly how you feel... One you go front projection, you want to tell everyone. Gotta love it.

:thumbsup: this guy knows the score 😉

I also decided to hold off on upgrading my television. The more research I do the more i like front projection, but this is going into a somewhat large bedroom, not in the living room. So the decision may be the 55" sony XBR LCoS with 1080p

I was very reluctant to do it at first, but after finally researching it enough and seeing a couple in person, I was won over.

Once I got over the fact that I'd have to buy a bulb that cost a couple of years, the advantages seemed to far outweigh the disadvantages of it. If it costs me a few hundred dollars every year or two to have a screen four times as large as I'd be able to afford with a convnetional set, I'll do it 😛

I really like the whole atmosphere and "experience" front projection adds to watching things vs. looking at a box in your room.