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The problem with DLP's is the viewing angle.

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In Reply to: RE: Not really, it's more a question of which imperfection is least annoying. posted by Ugly on August 13, 2008 at 13:05:32

It's much narrower than either LCD or plasma. Something like 45 degrees off center and the picture begins to fade. With LCD, you have about 175 degrees total. If you can sit in the sweet spot that's great. And DLP's they're much cheaper than either LCD's or plasmas. And remember, there's a bulb that needs periodic replacement.

Personally, I don't think you can tell squat about how accurate the picture can be by viewing a TV in the store. Usually they're in "Vivid" or some other hopped up mode to make the picture stand out. Like loudspeakers, the only way you can really tell how they'll perform for you is to take them home. Unfortunately it's not that easy with a 60" plasma. But most stores have return privileges.

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RE: The problem with DLP's is the viewing angle. - Ugly 14:53:40 08/13/08 (0)
I could see where that would be a problem for off axis viewing. In this case I forget axactly how big it is, like 68" or something, in a relatively small living room and so there is plenty of room for everyone to get a good seat. It wasn't a problem I noticed, but then I only watched for a couple hours max.

I don't doubt the thing about messed up store settings. Better stores will allow you to play with settings while doing a side by side comparison. Of course it's not the same as calibrated in the environment where it is used. I have yet to find a store that allows in home trials though like some audio stores do with equipment.

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