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Plasma or DLP? Opinions on TV please. **POLL**

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bernse

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I'm a n00b with modern TVs so cut me some slack if this seems really stupid. I would like some honest advice.

Might be in the market for a new TV.. 27" Hitachi may be on it's last legs after 11 years.

Costco has a Samsung 43" DLP projection *AT THE SAME PRICE* as a Daytek 42" Plasma.
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Specs on Projection:

The Samsung HLN4365W 43 inch widescreen DLP HDTV features 2 tuner PIP with split screen, Samsung DNIe? Digital Natural Image Engine and virtual Dolby® sound for a more enjoyable entertainment experience.

Features:

* Slim and Light Design 17.6 Inches Deep
* 1280 x 720P Resolution
* 16:9 Wide Screen Aspect Ratio
* All Format Conversion to 720P
* 3:2 Pull Down
* Samsung DNIe? Digital Natural Image Engine
* DVI ? HDTV Digital Video Interface input
* Dual HD Component Video Inputs
* Dedicated DVD 480i/480P Component Video Input
* 8000 Hour 100 Watt User Replaceable Lamp
* Computer RGB Input
* No Screen Aging or Burn-in
* 30 Watt Stereo Audio System with BBE® Sound
* 2 Tuner PIP with Split Screen
* Fine Pitch Screen (0.155mm)
* Virtual Dolby® Sound

Specifications:

* Dimensions: (L x W x H)
49.8 cm x 112.8 cm x 87.6 cm
(19.6 in. x 44.4 in. x 34.5 in.)
* Weight: 30.5 kg (67.2 lb.)

Warranty:

* 1 year
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And on the Plasma:

Home entertainment keeps getting better and better with the Daytek 42-in. HDTV compatible plasma television. Widescreen aspect ratio and high resolution add to the excellent entertainment value.

Features:

* Screen Size: 42-in. diagonal
* Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
* Resolution: 852 x 480
* HDTV Compatible
* Brightness: 700 cd/m2
* Contrast Ratio: 2000:1
* Viewing angles: Over 160 degrees
* Remote control
* External speakers
* Pedestal stand

Audio:

* Audio output: RCA-pin type (l/R) x1
* External speakers, 10W/ea.

Specifications:

* Dimensions (L x W x H):
13.3 cm x 102 cm x 61.8 cm
(5.2 in. x 40.2 in. x 24.3 in.)
* Weight: 49 kg (108 lb.)

Warranty:

* 1 year
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Thoughts on the better deal considering they are the same price? $2299CDN
 
Well, I wouldn't want to spend much more than say $2500 CDN. I really don't watch as much as I used to, but it doesn't look like you get much for less than $2K. I could maybe juice up the budget a bit if the deal was friggen fantastic and an incredible buy though.
 
Now way in hell Plasma's are good enough to warrant choosign it with SD/ED Tv over an HD alternative.

DLP wins in this case.

If you were comapring an HD (720p) Plasma, then the choice would not be so easy, although the Plasma would have the early lead😀
 
So far, the DLP is looking pretty good. I like how you don't seem to have to worry about burn in like the older projections.
 
Between those two, the Samsung is the better set. The HLN is 1 generation old though, and soon to be 2 generations.
 
Panasonic TH-42PWD7UY

$1,410 + shipping

/thread.

Seriously. The #1 selling wide/flat screen set around. It's the commercial version so you can't get it at Best Buy, etc.

Yes, it's 480p, but it's a gorgeous 480p that looks better than most HD sets.

And the last time I checked, DVD is still 480p. Pixel for pixel perfection for watching DVDs.

The only TV I'd recommend ahead of it is Panasonic's HD version of this set, if you have another $2500 to waste. Panasonic Plasma > all others.
 
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