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I did some research on DLP technology and a lot of really good projectos and DLP TVs seem great but how does DLP compare to PLASMA and which one really is the best solution?Any light you can shine on this topic would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
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If you can use a front projector set-up rather than a rear projection one (in other words, a projector and screen), then DLP has a lot to offer. I'm using the Sharp 10000 series and the picture is very remarkable and the rainbow effect is nearly non-existent. Now if you are just looking at a smaller sized picture, then this is a different story I suppose. However, if you can afford the space (and cost isn't all that different for a decent dlp proj/screen versus large plasma) the front screen approach is really something to see and completely outdoes plasma in terms of brightness, viewing angle, blacks, etc.
for the most informative discussions on these technologies.My advice is skip the thoughts from "according to this guy" in the post below and get your information from AVS forum.
There is a wealth of info at http://www.avscience.com . I can't recommend that forum highly enough for info on plasma, front projection, rear projection DLP and LCD.As far as DLP goes Samsung has a line of rear projectors that are giving the plasma sets a run for their money. I have been out shopping lately and really prefer the DPL. They have a 43", 50", 61"
all table top. New 46" and 50something sets will be released by
Samsung in a month or so.I have been going round and round about how to integrate a larger set into the room. Plasma of course would be the easiest. With Panasonic
models going for $3500 from reputable dealers on line for a 42"
extended def.(dvd level resolution, all I need) it is tempting. But
the new DLP sets are brighter and sharper to my eye. Problem is they are still 16" deep for the 43" and 18" deep for a 50". The Sony Grand
Wega LCD 50"" or 60" has a strong support group as well, about the
same relative depths and light weight. It is referred to as the
GWII on the forums.At least with these things we can find them readily available for comparison in Good Guys, Best Buy and so on.
Larry
Well, according to this guy , plasma displays are on their way out for a few reasons. First, they're heavier than their LCD counterparts, they cost more to make per unit (more on that in a second), and they use more electricity. LCDs currently cost more, but that's because they have to build factories and pay for all the tooling to make these bigger monitors. The actual per unit cost of an LCD screen is less than the plasma display, they're lighter, they produce brighter pictures, and will be able to hit higher resolutions... but the prices are still going to be high for a while... maybe the next year or so.As for DLP, the one problem a lot of people have with it is that you can see rainbows on the screen. This has a lot to do with the color wheel that DLPs use to produce the picture. Some people see them straight out, but almost everyone can train their brains to ignore them. You can read more about that in nearly any review of a DLP projector, but this page at www.howstuffworks.com gives an idea how DLP works.
As for the best solution, I think that that varies for every situation. DLP has a tighter projection picture than LCD, but then there's the rainbow effect to consider. You don't have to worry about rainbows with LCD, but the space between pixels gives it a screendoor effect. This usually disappears when you get to seating distance, but some people also soften the focus a little bit to make it less of an issue (which is fine since most LCD projectors are almost too sharp anyway). Then there are the flat screens where you don't have to worry about projection, but the cost is higher for a smaller picture. Basically, you're going to have to compromise somewhere, but where you compromise is the big choice.
Plasma screens are the hot ticket today but the Sharp Aquos LCD panels are very nice. Sharp recently came out with a 37" model that is light weight, very thin, very low power, perfectly quiet, and with an exceptionally nice picture. I was considering a plasma screen for my H.T. but decided to get a plain ole CRT TV and wait another year or two for LCD's (or another technology) to come on strong.I wasn't that impressed with the rear projection Samsung DLP compared to plasma but I was very impressed with the Sharp Aquos LCD panel. Only problem is the very high price compared to the other technologies. I'm also skeptical of the plasma screens because most of them have a horendous buzz at altitude... I'm near Denver where our "flatlands" start at 5000-feet... I'm at 6500 feet.
I'm hoping that LCD's or another technology takes over in the not too distant future and for now I'm enjoying my 34" 16:9 Sony CRT... (bulky and heavy beast!)
http://www.sharp-usa.com/products/ModelLanding/0,1058,1040,00.html#
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