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[James Bond]

Some of my roommates and I are going to get a new TV together. None of us know enough about TV's to really begin looking, so I come here in hopes of knowledge.

The requirements:
1080P (HD, 360--is it necessary?)
HDMI
48" +
< $1000

We plan on playing a lot of video games, and I'm sure it will be on a lot... probably at least 10 hours a day.

A few things I'm aware of:
I have heard that replacing the bulbs for a DLP TV can cost a ton--how true is this, and how often does it happen?
I have heard the Plasma/LCD argument about power consumption. Is this argument valid, and how much more power does LCD use (in terms of $$$).

Any advice/direction would be great. Thanks.

 

[Tegeril]

I think if you're willing to go Westinghouse with no integrated tuner, you can manage 46" 1080p and $999 and still get a nice quality panel (LCD wise).

DLPs are far cheaper at least in the 720p variety and I can't speak much to plasmas.

Anyone else correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: Tegeril
I think if you're willing to go Westinghouse with no integrated tuner, you can manage 46" 1080p and $999 and still get a nice quality panel (LCD wise).

DLPs are far cheaper at least in the 720p variety and I can't speak much to plasmas.

Anyone else correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm fine with DLP... other than that replacement issue. Whats the story there?

 

[underlineman]

I just purchased a Samsung 56" LED DLP from amazon for $1968 (almost 600 cheaper than BB or CC) free white glove delivery which was perfect. they called me when it got to a local warehouse and set up a time to deliver unboxed it and everything was perfect. I kept the box just in case "shit happened" which is running perfect 3 weeks strong. The tv is amazing I have direct tv with hd package and a 360. both look great for some reason to my eyes the 360 has a lot more detail than it did on my sammy 36" crt hd. I wanted the 1080p and hdmi cause I watch a lot of movies and plan on getting blue/hd when i get the money. Another note its in an apartment and i'm sitting about 10 feet away and its great. and i feel the dlp has a larger viewing angle than lcd or plasma which is good for more people watching it.

 

[underlineman]

Originally posted by: Tizyler
I'm fine with DLP... other than that replacement issue. Whats the story there?

LED bulb life 20,000 hours vs. 3,000 to 6,000 hours for a typical DLP bulb

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: underlineman

Originally posted by: Tizyler
I'm fine with DLP... other than that replacement issue. Whats the story there?

LED bulb life 20,000 hours vs. 3,000 to 6,000 hours for a typical DLP bulb

20,000 is definitely long enough for me.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: underlineman

Originally posted by: Tizyler
I'm fine with DLP... other than that replacement issue. Whats the story there?

LED bulb life 20,000 hours vs. 3,000 to 6,000 hours for a typical DLP bulb

20,000 is definitely long enough for me.

There are no LED DLP's anywhere near your price range.

Viper GTS

 

[montypythizzle]

No.

 

[Sunrise089]

Flat panel plasma/LCD - No
Really careful shopping for a DLP or LCD projection - Yes

I know it's a long way away, but IMHO for big ticket items when you're at the border of being able to afford it, Black Friday can really be a lifesaver. You can have the TV for as long time, so if waiting 4 months allows a 46" instead of a 37" I would consider it.

 

[Yongsta]

I think your best bet would be a 50" Samsung DLP (older generation) for $1000 or so. If you guys each want to spend $100 more than a 47" Westinghouse 1080p LCD for $1300 can be found as well. http://dealnews.com/deals/West...-for-1-300/179827.html

 

[upsciLLion]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: underlineman

Originally posted by: Tizyler
I'm fine with DLP... other than that replacement issue. Whats the story there?

LED bulb life 20,000 hours vs. 3,000 to 6,000 hours for a typical DLP bulb

20,000 is definitely long enough for me.

There are no LED DLP's anywhere near your price range.

Viper GTS

This one's close.

 

[dmw16]

I have been very happy with my LCD Projection TV. I haven't looked at a ton of DLP's, but my friend has one and I don't think the picture is nearly as sharp.

Also, if you were willing to "settle" for 720p you could probably have a lot more choices in your price range.

 

[montypythizzle]

Originally posted by: upsciLLion

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: underlineman

Originally posted by: Tizyler
I'm fine with DLP... other than that replacement issue. Whats the story there?

LED bulb life 20,000 hours vs. 3,000 to 6,000 hours for a typical DLP bulb

20,000 is definitely long enough for me.

There are no LED DLP's anywhere near your price range.

Viper GTS

This one's close.

WHOAH 1488!!! Nice find!

 

[upsciLLion]

Originally posted by: montypythizzle

Originally posted by: upsciLLion

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: underlineman

Originally posted by: Tizyler
I'm fine with DLP... other than that replacement issue. Whats the story there?

LED bulb life 20,000 hours vs. 3,000 to 6,000 hours for a typical DLP bulb

20,000 is definitely long enough for me.

There are no LED DLP's anywhere near your price range.

Viper GTS

This one's close.

WHOAH 1488!!! Nice find!

Dang, it went back up. It was $1330 or so yesterday. I managed to snag one last month for $1380 + $122 (tax) - $175 (gift certificate) = $1327 shipped.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: upsciLLion

Originally posted by: montypythizzle

Originally posted by: upsciLLion

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: underlineman

Originally posted by: Tizyler
I'm fine with DLP... other than that replacement issue. Whats the story there?

LED bulb life 20,000 hours vs. 3,000 to 6,000 hours for a typical DLP bulb

20,000 is definitely long enough for me.

There are no LED DLP's anywhere near your price range.

Viper GTS

This one's close.

WHOAH 1488!!! Nice find!

Dang, it went back up. It was $1330 or so yesterday. I managed to snag one last month for $1380 + $122 (tax) - $175 (gift certificate) = $1327 shipped.

Yeah your price was pretty sweet!

OP, if you can live with 720P (you sit farther than ~10ft and dont use it as computer monitor) you probably can get a DLP for that price, although the bulbs last about 2-3 years.