Sammy HLT5076s DLP or Sony KDS50a2020 SXRD?

[BTBuck1]

Ok, so recently my samsung DLP model HLS5087 developed this white blob in the middle of the screen, only apparent on an all black screen. I had a couple techs out to look at it, they either couldn't or wouldn't diagnose it so I called BB customer care and got a return authorization.

So I figured, I would just go with the new model, HLT5076s. It's a great looking set. With an awesome picture and the blob is gone & the geometry is alot better than my HLS, but it still does have a slight bow inward at the bottom. and the right side of the screen kinda smiles it bows upward.
It is hardly noticable unless you have a graph on screen on the menubar.

So here is my dilema.
I like the KDS50a2020 it seems to have solid reviews all the way around, but I would be giving up a few things in the process of exchanging.

Pros of the Samsung HLT5076s DLP:

1) The samsung is about $50 cheaper at the cost I am getting.

2) 3 HDMI rather than 2 (but I already have a switcher and am using that anyways)

3) 120hz set vs. 60hz on the Sony.

4) the Samsung has better blacks.

5) I think the samsung set looks better (cabinet design) Slimmer

6) I like samsungs menu system, seems more high tech.

7) 1080p over component, & VGA (i dont use them now, but I may someday)






Now here are the reasons I like the Sony KDS50a2020:

1) Better build quality, Cabinet is sturdier

2)Virtually no geometry issues.

3) A close picture quality to the samsung (as close as I have seen)

4)Brand I trust for longevity.

5) Able to skip inputs

6) Better De-interlacing (almost indistinguishable to native 1080p)

7) 2.5ms response time vs, 16ms on samsung.

8) No colorwheel=no moving parts...potential longevity.

So vote, tell me what you think. Right now I am leaning toward keeping the DLP.
But I want to see what you guys think...

Thanks!

[Woody]

Hello there, I don't mean to rain on your parade, but i have the Samsung HL-T 5676s, and these TV's have HDMI 1.1, not 1.3

The only Samsung DLPs that currently have 1.3 are the HL-T5089s (the LED sets)

I was pissed too

[BTBuck1]

Originally Posted by Woody

Hello there, I don't mean to rain on your parade, but i have the Samsung HL-T 5676s, and these TV's have HDMI 1.1, not 1.3

The only Samsung DLPs that currently have 1.3 are the HL-T5089s (the LED sets)

I was pissed too

ahh...deal breaker!!! j/k. thanks I fixed that!

[clyon]

I don't think that samsung is 120hz tv. & reading on the samsung web site it has a 16ms respons time vs the sony has 2.5 ms

[BTBuck1]

Originally Posted by clyon

I don't think that samsung is 120hz tv. & reading on the samsung web site it has a 16ms respons time vs the sony has 2.5 ms

so I assume the 2.5 is better (pardon my ignorance on this)

also, I noticed it always says 1920x1080 60hz when i hit info, even if it's on ps3 outputting 24p

[clyon]

Originally Posted by BTBuck1

so I assume the 2.5 is better (pardon my ignorance on this)

also, I noticed it always says 1920x1080 60hz when i hit info, even if it's on ps3 outputting 24p

smaller the number the faster. High respons times eliminate motion blur & are better for gaming. A fast LCD is 4ms & average is 8ms.

[Sylin]

I own that Sony 50" SXRD and love it. It has been terrific thus far. I would highly recommend it.

I understand there are other TV's out there with similar PQ, but I have 3 small kids and the fact that you can throw a baseball (or a Barbi car) at a rear-pro and not break it was my deciding factor.

However, in your post, you mention input skipping. How do you DO that? I didn't see anything in the manual about it. The only inputs I have things plugged in to are 4 (TiVo) and 6 (HDMI receiver)... and it's a pain to go through 8 inputs when selecting a new source.

[BTBuck1]

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

I own that Sony 50" SXRD and love it. It has been terrific thus far. I would highly recommend it.

I understand there are other TV's out there with similar PQ, but I have 3 small kids and the fact that you can throw a baseball (or a Barbi car) at a rear-pro and not break it was my deciding factor.

However, in your post, you mention input skipping. How do you DO that? I didn't see anything in the manual about it. The only inputs I have things plugged in to are 4 (TiVo) and 6 (HDMI receiver)... and it's a pain to go through 8 inputs when selecting a new source.

go to input label and change the names to skip.

[clyon]

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

I own that Sony 50" SXRD and love it. It has been terrific thus far. I would highly recommend it.

I understand there are other TV's out there with similar PQ, but I have 3 small kids and the fact that you can throw a baseball (or a Barbi car) at a rear-pro and not break it was my deciding factor.

However, in your post, you mention input skipping. How do you DO that? I didn't see anything in the manual about it. The only inputs I have things plugged in to are 4 (TiVo) and 6 (HDMI receiver)... and it's a pain to go through 8 inputs when selecting a new source.

Menu -> Settings -> Set-up -> Label Video Inputs -> Program


I have had mine for 4 months about & no trouble & happy, just wish I got the 55", oh well next time I will get 60"

[Woody]

Samsung:HL-t5076s

1.1 HDMI x3
120hz
30 fps
1080p