Samsung DLP vs. Sony LCD

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I've narrowed my choices down to these two:

Samsung HLP-6163
Sony KDF-60XBR950

I would welcome any advice regarding performance of these sets, which
technology is better, ease of set-up, etc.

Thanks

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As far as serviceability and reliability stay with the SONY or JVC.
"Purple Knight" <yeahuwish@purple.com> wrote in message
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> why dont u wait a month and get the new one. Sony KDF-55XS955
>
> how could you even consider a samsung. i myself am going to buy a JVC
> D-ILA
> 61" LYCOS
>
>
>
> The KDF-55XS955 is designed to include a CableCARD-based interface,
> provide
> a comprehensive HD solution and will feature a variety of advanced picture
> technologies, including:
>
> a.. Integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuner for access to over-the-air digital
> high
> definition broadcasts, as well as digital cable programming; Sony
> KDF55XS955
> b.. HDMIT technology with HDCP (High Definition Multimedia Interface with
> High Definition Copy Protection) technology, which is the latest
> interconnect between digital sources, supporting both uncompressed high
> definition video and multi-channel digital audio through a single cable.
> HDMI is an enhanced version of DVI-HDTV and is backward compatible;
> c.. Digital Reality CreationT MultiFunction V1 circuitry, which provides
> control over the level of DRCT circuitry depending on quality of input
> signal, thereby displaying clear, stable images, no matter the video
> source;
> Sony KDF-55XS955
> d.. MIDT-X Multi Image Driver, which maintains the integrity of a
> converted signal by minimizing image loss in the scaling process and
> provides Flexible Twin ViewT picture and picture features;
> e.. CineMotionT reverse 3:2 pulldown circuitry for optimum film-based
> video source display; and
> f.. Memory StickT media slot for convenient JPEG and MPEG1 file playback.
> It can also display customized slide show with MP3 file background music.
> The new sets are compatible with Memory Stick ProT and Memory Stick DuoT
> media formats. Sony KDF55XS955
> g.. A proprietary LCD Optical Engine with Sony's WEGA EngineT system to
> deliver exceptional, detailed picture quality from any video source by
> minimizing the digital-to-analog conversion process.
>
>
> "Mike Burkhart" <burk5686@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:LOOdnR2sQpWeRqzcRVn-qw@comcast.com...
>> I've narrowed my choices down to these two:
>>
>> Samsung HLP-6163
>> Sony KDF-60XBR950
>>
>> I would welcome any advice regarding performance of these sets, which
>> technology is better, ease of set-up, etc.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>
>

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"Leonard Caillouet" <no@no.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Art" <plotsligt@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:wIqdncBXVoqxZa_cRVn-hg@comcast.com...
> > As far as serviceability and reliability stay with the SONY or JVC.
>
> JVC and serviceability? Not in our area. JVC will not even discuss a
> problem with anyone that is not an ASC, and there are none within 80
miles.
> There are big gaps in their service network and they don't seem to care,
> IME.
>
> The Sony is a good recommendation, among the best in LCD based products.
> The JVC reportedly looks very good, but check out the service situation in
> your area before buying it or anything else. I'd also look at some other
> brands of DLP. There are a lot of new products coming from better
> manufacturers than Samsung that look very good.
>
> Leonard
>

Leonard,

Have you heard what Samsung has been doing the last two years. They have
really turned around from a reliability and service/support standpoint.
I've been a service center for 4 years and they are really pretty good now.

Samsung is going to be providing lcd screens (non projection) for Sony and
I believe DLP technology also. Sony has stopped producing glass crt's.

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Purple Knight is right about the 55XS955. Sony's supposed to have a 60XS
too. I'm in exactly the same situation you're in and I decided to wait until
the new sonys come out in sept. From what I heard the XS models will be
about 1500-2000 cheaper than the current XBR and have most of the cool XBR
features, plus a few of it's own like the cablecard. I've seen pictures and
it even looks somewhat like today's XBR. Sounds worth the wait...I just hope
they make a nice stand for it that doesn't cost 1000 bucks too.

In my option samsung's dlp looks great. My biggest problem with Samsung is
that growing up Samsung was always considered a low-quality, cheap brand.
Today, they seem to have changed their image alot and that's great. But for
me, the price of an HDTV is a big risk. Then their's also the fact they
won't have an integrated ATSC tuner or cablecard until sometime next year.

I DO want to see Hitachi's new Cineform series though, also due in Sept.
Supposedly, they will have everything from a 42-70" screen with a cooler
black cabinet instead of the silver. It's also supposed to have all the
goodies of the Sony. On the other hand, Sony is all I've ever owned in terms
of A/V stuff, so lots to be said for that..

<sigh> choices...


"Purple Knight" <yeahuwish@purple.com> wrote in message
news:axnYc.49673$Kt5.37419@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
> why dont u wait a month and get the new one. Sony KDF-55XS955
>
> how could you even consider a samsung. i myself am going to buy a JVC
D-ILA
> 61" LYCOS
>
>
>
> The KDF-55XS955 is designed to include a CableCARD-based interface,
provide
> a comprehensive HD solution and will feature a variety of advanced picture
> technologies, including:
>
> a.. Integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuner for access to over-the-air digital
high
> definition broadcasts, as well as digital cable programming; Sony
KDF55XS955
> b.. HDMIT technology with HDCP (High Definition Multimedia Interface
with
> High Definition Copy Protection) technology, which is the latest
> interconnect between digital sources, supporting both uncompressed high
> definition video and multi-channel digital audio through a single cable.
> HDMI is an enhanced version of DVI-HDTV and is backward compatible;
> c.. Digital Reality CreationT MultiFunction V1 circuitry, which provides
> control over the level of DRCT circuitry depending on quality of input
> signal, thereby displaying clear, stable images, no matter the video
source;
> Sony KDF-55XS955
> d.. MIDT-X Multi Image Driver, which maintains the integrity of a
> converted signal by minimizing image loss in the scaling process and
> provides Flexible Twin ViewT picture and picture features;
> e.. CineMotionT reverse 3:2 pulldown circuitry for optimum film-based
> video source display; and
> f.. Memory StickT media slot for convenient JPEG and MPEG1 file
playback.
> It can also display customized slide show with MP3 file background music.
> The new sets are compatible with Memory Stick ProT and Memory Stick DuoT
> media formats. Sony KDF55XS955
> g.. A proprietary LCD Optical Engine with Sony's WEGA EngineT system to
> deliver exceptional, detailed picture quality from any video source by
> minimizing the digital-to-analog conversion process.
>
>
> "Mike Burkhart" <burk5686@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:LOOdnR2sQpWeRqzcRVn-qw@comcast.com...
> > I've narrowed my choices down to these two:
> >
> > Samsung HLP-6163
> > Sony KDF-60XBR950
> >
> > I would welcome any advice regarding performance of these sets, which
> > technology is better, ease of set-up, etc.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
>
>