Help: basic questions

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1: No
2: Comparable
3: Better than LCD, Comparable to Plasma, i.e depending on signal's original
quality.
4: Cost of Lamp Replacement, s.a. LCD. Lighter package allows easier
placement and service.
5: Hitachi, Thompson, etc, read the reports before jumping in $$ wise.
6: Texas Instruments developed the technology and many manufacturers have
began using it. Fairly secure future.
7: IMHO I'd get the DLP rather than a LCD or Plasma. Also being a service
technician, I would spring for an extended service contract, either via the
manufacturer or retailer for these items.
Go to your local Circuit City, Best Buy, Sears, Etc and check out the
different products available, inclusive of service warranties, technical
parameters, etc. Then make an educated judgment as to just what you want and
can afford. Cheers
"Jay Casey" <jkcjkcjkc@netscape.REMOVETHIS.net> wrote in message
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> I suspect that it has been asked before - perhaps even many times - but I
> could use some basic help on DLP TV.
>
> Does DLP TV have a CRT?
>
> How similar/different is DLP to "regular" rear projection TV in terms of
PQ?
>
> How does DLP compare to LCD or plasma in terms of PQ?
>
> What are the pros and cons of DLP TV?
>
> For overall value, is DLP the best choice for average TV viewer?
> If so, what brands offer the best overall *value* and PQ?
>
> Is DLP a technology that will stay (and be supported) for the next 10+
> years?
>
> Thanks, in advance, for your kind help.
>
>

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Thank you so much for your detailed info. Appreciate it.
If I want a reasonably priced big flat screen (50"+) HDTV (or HDTV monitor),
is DLP the way to go, or should I consider other technologies?

Based on little I learned, I am leaning *away* from LCD or plasma for price,
PQ, value, etc.


"Art" <plotsligt@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> 1: No
> 2: Comparable
> 3: Better than LCD, Comparable to Plasma, i.e depending on signal's
original
> quality.
> 4: Cost of Lamp Replacement, s.a. LCD. Lighter package allows easier
> placement and service.
> 5: Hitachi, Thompson, etc, read the reports before jumping in $$ wise.
> 6: Texas Instruments developed the technology and many manufacturers have
> began using it. Fairly secure future.
> 7: IMHO I'd get the DLP rather than a LCD or Plasma. Also being a service
> technician, I would spring for an extended service contract, either via
the
> manufacturer or retailer for these items.
> Go to your local Circuit City, Best Buy, Sears, Etc and check out the
> different products available, inclusive of service warranties, technical
> parameters, etc. Then make an educated judgment as to just what you want
and
> can afford. Cheers
> "Jay Casey" <jkcjkcjkc@netscape.REMOVETHIS.net> wrote in message
> news:4ppFc.4673$T72.2370@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> > I suspect that it has been asked before - perhaps even many times - but
I
> > could use some basic help on DLP TV.
> >
> > Does DLP TV have a CRT?
> >
> > How similar/different is DLP to "regular" rear projection TV in terms of
> PQ?
> >
> > How does DLP compare to LCD or plasma in terms of PQ?
> >
> > What are the pros and cons of DLP TV?
> >
> > For overall value, is DLP the best choice for average TV viewer?
> > If so, what brands offer the best overall *value* and PQ?
> >
> > Is DLP a technology that will stay (and be supported) for the next 10+
> > years?
> >
> > Thanks, in advance, for your kind help.
> >
> >
>
>

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"Jay Casey" <jkcjkcjkc@netscape.REMOVETHIS.net> wrote in message
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> I suspect that it has been asked before - perhaps even many times - but I
> could use some basic help on DLP TV.
>
> Does DLP TV have a CRT?

No. It has a lamp (about 100 watts) that reflects off of the DLP micromirror
chip.

> How similar/different is DLP to "regular" rear projection TV in terms of
PQ?

Difficult to answer. View them for yourself. But also note that
rear-projection CRT is a very mature technology that probaby won't get much
better, at least not very quickly. DLP is new, and most sets are only the
first generation or so of the technology. Newer chips promise far better
black levels, contrast, dynamic range, color fidelity, etc., as well as one
with full 1920x1080 resolution.

> How does DLP compare to LCD or plasma in terms of PQ?

Probably at least as good. Better than LCD I would say (either direct view
or rear projection), and the newer sets in particular should probably be
better than plasma as well.

> What are the pros and cons of DLP TV?

No burn-in (which plasma and rear-projection CRT can suffer from). Sets are
relatively light and compact (some newer models may be as little as 7"
deep). For neraly all sets (1-chip), no convergence or alignment issues.

Prices are still high compared to CRT technologies (though lower than
comparable flat-panel plasma or LCD), but should come down in succeeding
generations (particularly with a family of newer low-cost DLP chips). Due to
the spinning color wheel, some people may notice a sort of rainbow effect,
which can be annoying once you see it. Lamp may need to be replaced
eventually. Technology is still early so significant improvements in visual
quality are occurring between generations.

> For overall value, is DLP the best choice for average TV viewer?

Maybe, though again, the prices are still a bit high right now. At this
point, standard CRT is the best bargain (direct view for smaller sets, and
rear-projection for larger sets), with very reasonable prices.

> If so, what brands offer the best overall *value* and PQ?

Not sure. First, they do all use the same chips supplied by TI. Second, I
think Samsung was the largest 1st-generation manufacturer, but now more and
more companies are jumping into the DLP market.

> Is DLP a technology that will stay (and be supported) for the next 10+
> years?

Definitely. In fact, at least in the near term, it seems to be displacing
rear-projection LCD and LCDOS in manufacturers' lineups. LCDOS still has
potential, but I do expect that DLP could be the dominant TV technology in
10 years time. It has the potential to offer the possibly unbeatable
combination of the best video quality with the lowest price, in a farily
light, compact, reliable package.

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Jay Casey wrote:

> Thank you so much for your detailed info. Appreciate it.
> If I want a reasonably priced big flat screen (50"+) HDTV (or HDTV monitor),
> is DLP the way to go, or should I consider other technologies?
>
> Based on little I learned, I am leaning *away* from LCD or plasma for price,
> PQ, value, etc.
>
>
You will get a better picture IMO with a CRT RPTV than the newer
technologies, as far as detail in the picture. CRT RP TV's are less
expensive as well.
CRTs require a little more setup, but done properly they will kill
Plasma and LCD by a long shot, and while DLP is better than the others,
CRT will blow away DLP in the detail and black contrast.

The only place CRT projection doesn't quite win is sharpness around text
and such, otherwise CRT wins in the PQ and price dep't.

Clay

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Personally, I think DLP is the way to go. Of course it comes down to
personal preference and opinions vary.

From reading AVS Forum it seems that the most popular sets are the Samsung
DLPs and the Sony Grand Wega III LCD. I suggest you do a little reading
about their features online, go to a store, compare the pictures/prices, and
then buy whichever one suits you best.

CRT is not an option as they do not make CRTs 50" or bigger. Even if they
did it would probably be too big to put anywhere! Plasma is not an option
if you're looking for something reasonably priced. I'm sure you'll be very
happy with either a DLP or LCD.

Brad

"Jay Casey" <jkcjkcjkc@netscape.REMOVETHIS.net> wrote in message
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> Thank you so much for your detailed info. Appreciate it.
> If I want a reasonably priced big flat screen (50"+) HDTV (or HDTV
monitor),
> is DLP the way to go, or should I consider other technologies?
>
> Based on little I learned, I am leaning *away* from LCD or plasma for
price,
> PQ, value, etc.
>
>
> "Art" <plotsligt@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:7ZGdnZDxGvkY1HrdRVn-vw@comcast.com...
> > 1: No
> > 2: Comparable
> > 3: Better than LCD, Comparable to Plasma, i.e depending on signal's
> original
> > quality.
> > 4: Cost of Lamp Replacement, s.a. LCD. Lighter package allows easier
> > placement and service.
> > 5: Hitachi, Thompson, etc, read the reports before jumping in $$ wise.
> > 6: Texas Instruments developed the technology and many manufacturers
have
> > began using it. Fairly secure future.
> > 7: IMHO I'd get the DLP rather than a LCD or Plasma. Also being a
service
> > technician, I would spring for an extended service contract, either via
> the
> > manufacturer or retailer for these items.
> > Go to your local Circuit City, Best Buy, Sears, Etc and check out
the
> > different products available, inclusive of service warranties, technical
> > parameters, etc. Then make an educated judgment as to just what you want

> and
> > can afford. Cheers
> > "Jay Casey" <jkcjkcjkc@netscape.REMOVETHIS.net> wrote in message
> > news:4ppFc.4673$T72.2370@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> > > I suspect that it has been asked before - perhaps even many times -
but
> I
> > > could use some basic help on DLP TV.
> > >
> > > Does DLP TV have a CRT?
> > >
> > > How similar/different is DLP to "regular" rear projection TV in terms
of
> > PQ?
> > >
> > > How does DLP compare to LCD or plasma in terms of PQ?
> > >
> > > What are the pros and cons of DLP TV?
> > >
> > > For overall value, is DLP the best choice for average TV viewer?
> > > If so, what brands offer the best overall *value* and PQ?
> > >
> > > Is DLP a technology that will stay (and be supported) for the next 10+
> > > years?
> > >
> > > Thanks, in advance, for your kind help.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>