Opinions of Philips LCoS

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Anyone have any opinions on the Philips 55PL977S 55 Inch LCoS HD-Ready TV
(http://ww3.onecall.com/PID_19726.htm). I know there are lots of advantages
to getting this type of TV, but I wanted to get some real world
recommendations, especially compared to the Samsung 50" DLP. I am still
debating wether to spend the extra money (and it is a lot) for this type of
TV. The alternative is the 57" sony 510 or 600 series... which are nice,
but a different category entirely. Is the extra money worth it?

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Jason wrote:
> Anyone have any opinions on the Philips 55PL977S 55 Inch LCoS
> HD-Ready TV (http://ww3.onecall.com/PID_19726.htm). I know there are
> lots of advantages to getting this type of TV, but I wanted to get
> some real world recommendations, especially compared to the Samsung
> 50" DLP. I am still debating wether to spend the extra money (and it
> is a lot) for this type of TV. The alternative is the 57" sony 510
> or 600 series... which are nice, but a different category entirely.
> Is the extra money worth it?

How about the Sony LCDs instead. RPTV LCD is at the peak of its
technology and is a little cheaper than DLP (although the recent Samsung
price drops may have them pretty equal). I love the Sony 610 series,
think the XBR LCD is too expensive (unless you need a 70" picture). LCoS
is in its infancy and you'll pay for it. Plus, it doesn't perform as
well as it will in 3 years. Sony is switching the LCoS for their next
generation of TVs... maybe the technology will improve. I would save
your money.

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David G.