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Joe Murphy Jr

In Reply to: How does Sony KDP-65 XBR2 projection compare to DLP screens, or? posted by rich121 on April 9, 2005 at 00:27:37:

First of all, my display technology of choice is plasma. I own a 50" Panasonic 6UY and, in my opinion, no other current display technology can give the 3D/life-like presentation that plasma technology can. That will change in 2006, when the Toshiba/Canon venture in SED becomes available. It combines what are, in my opinion, the two best display technologies on the market -- plasma and CRT -- with full HDTV resolution of 1920x1080. Hopefully they don't fuck up the game by not offering 1080p input -- not just capability -- like nearly all of the manufacturers of the current 1920x1080 resolution displays have done. Completely asinine.
The only two problems that I see with plasma at this time are screen resolution (1920x1080 is not yet available under 70", but by Q4 2005/Q1 2006 that should change) and size:$ ratio (compared to other technologies like rear projection CRT, LCD and DLP). This last aspect will change slightly, but will never get close enough for many people -- their loss.
That said, if I had to get a non-plasma display I would get one of the newest Sony RPLCD models, but only the XS or XBR versions. The WE models suck elephant head. The other brands of RP LCD don't impress me (although the Hitachi models are acceptable) and neither do any of the RP DLP displays. While RP CRT is a choice, there are too many compromises with that technology that I have not had to put up with using a fixed pixel display to want to go back to the hassle. Sad, but true.
That's probably not what you wanted to read. But it is my honest opinion and one based on tons of reading, research, question asking and in-person viewing of all of the above listed technologies.

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Don�t want to rain on your parade however,... - millen 16:05:48 04/19/05 (0)
I disagree�As good as the Plasma is still can�t match the black to gray saturation tonal scale level of that of the CRT technology and thus will give a better 3-D depth viewing enhancement given that they cost the same X amount of money to buy.
BTW, I have an LCD projector on my HT room with 106� diagonal 16:9 ratio screen and a Toshiba 57� 16:9 ratio HD RPTV in my family room. I enjoy them both as they serve me well for what they are intended to do. But consistently in term of HD viewing the CRT tend to get the black level right as black is black and gray is gray as opposed to LCD, DLP and Plasma where it tends to saturate the black as dark grey.
XBR - Jon L 15:57:33 04/09/05 (3)
Well, that's pretty much how I feel. If I can't get plasma (which is out of my price range for the size I want), I prefer Sony RPLCD.
What I don't understand is why you much prefer the XBR over WE? Other than the looks, screen(I hate XBR's shiny glass), and worse speakers(which doesn't matter in HT), my understanding was that there was not significant optical difference between the two models.
- WE and WF - Joe Murphy Jr 20:52:21 04/09/05 (2)
  models use that milky looking cheap plastic screen that is not in any way, shape or form good for viewing. Light fall-off in the vertical and horizontal plane is measured in bricks -- 'cause it falls off like one.
  You can get a 50" Panasonic 7UY ($4k, 2% less if cash), HDMI blade ($165) and a wall-mount ($99) for <$4550 right now. Not inexpensive, but less than the $6150 I paid in February 2004 for my 6UY.
  - Viewing angle - Jon L 10:59:06 04/10/05 (1)
    I assume you're taling about viewing angle and quality drop-off. As head of household, I have a permanent reservation at the sweet spot.
    My brother-in-law has the 60" XBR, and it really isn't any "better" than my WE 60" when viewers are in reasonable sweet spots.
    I imagine my next TV will be plasma, at which point 60" plasma should be much cheaper. What's the current status of plasma lifespan on something like Panny, i.e. when noticeable PQ degradation is expected..
    - half-brightness - Joe Murphy Jr 14:00:28 04/10/05 (0)
      Panasonic recently announced that their new glass has a time to half-brightness of 100,000 hours. They are now equal to flat panel LCD. As far as degradation, by adjusting the Contrast and Brightness controls it won't be noticed. Matter of fact, the plasma will probably be replaced by another model (usually larger, a step up in quality or both) before it would get to this point anyway.
      That "permanent reservation" line was great!
      Last Thanksgiving I had about 40 people over. The plasma is located over the fireplace at the point of the V (actually a flattened V at the point) along the two side walls. From the breakfast table to a chair at the end of the living room, it's approximately 35ft (maybe a few feet more). The guests were treated to several IMAX DVDs and the game. Not one person had a bad seat/spot: the picture was beautiful from every location, as I was told over and over. I spent the day blushing!

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