DLPs Obsolete Yet?

[DrunkenSano]

Parents called me to let me know their TV broke yesterday and wanted to see if I was able to find them a good replacement. Seems like they want the biggest TV for a good value. First thing I thought of was DLPs but since I haven't done any TV shopping or research lately, wanted to check real quick if I should bother looking at DLPs or just skip straight to Plasmas?

 

[vi edit]

Obsolete isn't the right term...out of favor may be a better wording. When it comes to large screens (50+) they are the way to go for the $$. If you want a 60" or 70" screen and want to only spend $1500 they are your only choice. That's the niche they've been regulated to.

They just don't have the hype and dazzle of LCD or plasma screens.

 

[Abel007]

I just got a 65" Mitsu DLP and love it. Two complaints I have is viewing angles are less than LCD/Plasma and it takes about 20-30secs to turn on. Overall the picture quality is great and its 65"!! The size/price ratio is unbeatable.

 

[MJinZ]

Obsolete isn't the right term...out of favor may be a better wording. When it comes to large screens (50+) they are the way to go for the $$. If you want a 60" or 70" screen and want to only spend $1500 they are your only choice. That's the niche they've been relegated to.

They just don't have the hype and dazzle of LCD or plasma screens.

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[NutBucket]

When I bought my DLP I knew that I had no need to wall mount and therefore no reason to restrict myself to flat panels. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

What I find funny is that most people don't wall mount their TV and really a DLP doesn't require much more table space than an equivalently sized flat panel.

 

[Anubis]

I just got a 65" Mitsu DLP and love it. ...viewing angles are less than LCD/

is the viewing angle that bad? Because LCDs are really bad

 

[DaveSimmons]

I have a Samsung 50" 1080p DLP from 2006 and am still happy with it (crosses fingers).

When I was looking at TVs this Spring it seemed that LCD and plasma are now better choices up to 50-55", with DLP only being a better value for 60+" sets.

 

[NutBucket]

Who currently makes DLP sets smaller than 65"?

 

[Gabornski]

Mitsubishi sells 60" DLP. I too bought the 65" DLP earlier this year and have been very happy with it. I did not care that it was not thin as I am putting it into an entertainment center. This is my first HDTV but I am happy with the picture quality. It may not be the best but I think DLP is the best bang for the buck if you want the big screen.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I still really like my 50" 720p Samsung, which is now nearly five years old (and still on its first bulb!). To me DLP's slight softness is a virtue - it looks more like film than flatscreens IMO.

 

[TheAdvocate]

No, DLP is not obsolete. You can watch your betamax tapes and laserdisc movies on it.

 

[NutBucket]

Comparing them side by side to LCD and PLASMA sets in store they can certainly hold their own. I would hardly say you're sacrificing PQ when choosing DLP.

 

[zerocool84]

Comparing them side by side to LCD and PLASMA sets in store they can certainly hold their own. I would hardly say you're sacrificing PQ when choosing DLP.

The only thing that gets me is how bad the viewing angles really are. Other than that the PQ is great and so is the price.

 

[JackBurton]

When I bought my DLP I knew that I had no need to wall mount and therefore no reason to restrict myself to flat panels. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

What I find funny is that most people don't wall mount their TV and really a DLP doesn't require much more table space than an equivalently sized flat panel.

A good quality plasma or LCD will slap around any DLP in the PQ department. Wall mounting is just a bonus.

If PQ is your primary concern, get a nice LCD (Sony HX909) or a nice plasma (Panasonic VT series or Samsung C7000/C8000). If you just want a big picture that you have to sit (don't stand) right in front of to get the best view, then get a DLP. But make no mistake, your are sacrificing PQ when you go with a DLP vs a good LCD or plasma.

If you want a great bang for your buck TV, I highly recommend the Panasonic S series plasma. Great TV at a great price.

 

[JackBurton]

is the viewing angle that bad? Because LCDs are really bad

Take the LCD horizontal viewing angle problems, and then add vertical viewing angle problems and you then have your DLP viewing angle issues.

 

[cKGunslinger]

Take the LCD horizontal viewing angle problems, and then add vertical viewing angle problems and you then have your DLP viewing angle issues.

My 52" DLP was a great purchase, but yes, I could no longer lay on the floor to watch TV, as I used to do. Horizontal is not a big deal, unless you want to sit *really* far to the side, but vertical is horrible.

 

[Emulex]

depending on the wheel layout - it can give people headaches. and of course the dreaded bulbs which will be 6 months backordered or eol when you need one.

 

[Aikouka]

It's always kind of amusing when someone asks me about my TV. They ask what type of TV it is, I say it's a DLP and then they comment on how thin it is. I think people might be confusing DLPs with the old CRT HDTVs .

 

[lupi]

Wouldn't ever have one in the house unless someone gave me one, and then it'd probably go in the guest room and plasma would stay in the den and bedroom.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

*Laughs and points at everyone else*
watches Pioneer Kuro 65" plasma:sneaky:... I wish

 

[0roo0roo]

for affordable 82"? yes. flat panel cannot do that at a reasonable price.

 

[NutBucket]

If you just want a big picture that you have to sit (don't stand) right in front of to get the best view, then get a DLP.

Where else would I want to sit to watch TV?

 

[JackBurton]

Where else would I want to sit to watch TV?

You'll be fine, everyone else will be screwed.

 

[Anubis]

while we are on the topic of DLPs has anyone actually seen the mitsubishi 75in Laservue in the wild yet?

http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/laser.html

 

[NutBucket]

I saw the original series earlier this year when I bought my set. Looked quite good but I wasn't going to spend over $3500 for it.

I'm just happy my wife didn't complain about the set I did buy