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J_UNTITLED · 11-05-2007, 04:08 PM

I wasn't sure if anyone had posted about this yet but it's interesting if it is in fact true.

Side Note: I do agree with them though on the overall picture quality of DLP, however.

MATTYBLU2 · 11-05-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

I wasn't sure if anyone had posted about this yet but it's interesting if it is in fact true.

Side Note: I do agree with them though on the overall picture quality of DLP, however.

i think this is true. i am not buying a RP tv again. i have had 3 of them up to present time and my first one was ok (sony 42 inch), then i bought my first HD tv about 3 years ago (samsung dlp) they replaced 3 light engines in it first, then they gave me my choice of a new tv. so now i have the one in my sig and it now needs a light engine. plasma here i come!!!!

WickyWoo · 11-05-2007, 05:08 PM

If you read the study, the reliability has to do with the bulbs dying

Something to be expected.

LED DLP takes care of the problem

groovyone · 11-05-2007, 08:37 PM

My LED RP is on its original bulb after 4 years, and I watch a lot more TV than I should.

clyon · 11-05-2007, 08:52 PM

Not bad for DLP with all the moving parts. I still love my a2000, WD HD CRT (It did died one time but got it fixed free), my LCD is ok but the hdmi port is broken on it & the 'blacks' SUCK.

My next 'tv' is going to be a Front projector (Sony VPL-VW60 AKA The Black Pearl) with a 90" screen & turn my 3rd bedroom into a dedicated HT room.

haushausman · 11-05-2007, 09:12 PM

Most reliable TV: Any TV that you buy at Best Buy and get the 4 year service warranty, with the option to renew it for another 4 years.

So basically I know I'll have my TV for another 7 years. And I also know that something will go very wrong with it by then and if they can't fix it you get the newest model.

J_UNTITLED · 11-08-2007, 10:30 AM

When OLED debuts in the States, that has a good chance of becoming the all-around best HDTV.

Go Blu · 11-08-2007, 10:35 AM

My first Plasma was a Panasonic which I have been using now for about 6 years. I used it everyday since and the picture is as good as the day I brought it home. So I guess I didn't need that REALLY expensive extended warranty after all.

Maxell · 11-08-2007, 11:27 AM

DLP's are the worst as that "replacement bulbs" always comes up in conversation. Never get a DLP without extended warranty.
Most name brand plasmas and LCD's should last a long while, maybe even 10 years which is the basic life of most TV's. Those non-name brands are riskier.

11-05-2007, 04:08 PM	#1
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	The Most Reliable HDTV = Flat Panel Display? I wasn't sure if anyone had posted about this yet but it's interesting if it is in fact true. Side Note: I do agree with them though on the overall picture quality of DLP, however.

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11-05-2007, 05:08 PM	#3
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	If you read the study, the reliability has to do with the bulbs dying Something to be expected. LED DLP takes care of the problem

11-05-2007, 08:37 PM	#4
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	My LED RP is on its original bulb after 4 years, and I watch a lot more TV than I should.

11-05-2007, 08:52 PM	#5
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	Not bad for DLP with all the moving parts. I still love my a2000, WD HD CRT (It did died one time but got it fixed free), my LCD is ok but the hdmi port is broken on it & the 'blacks' SUCK. My next 'tv' is going to be a Front projector (Sony VPL-VW60 AKA The Black Pearl) with a 90" screen & turn my 3rd bedroom into a dedicated HT room.

11-05-2007, 09:12 PM	#6
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Most reliable TV: Any TV that you buy at Best Buy and get the 4 year service warranty, with the option to renew it for another 4 years. So basically I know I'll have my TV for another 7 years. And I also know that something will go very wrong with it by then and if they can't fix it you get the newest model.

11-08-2007, 10:30 AM	#7
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	When OLED debuts in the States, that has a good chance of becoming the all-around best HDTV.

11-08-2007, 10:35 AM	#8
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	My first Plasma was a Panasonic which I have been using now for about 6 years. I used it everyday since and the picture is as good as the day I brought it home. So I guess I didn't need that REALLY expensive extended warranty after all.

11-08-2007, 11:27 AM	#9
Maxell Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007	DLP's are the worst as that "replacement bulbs" always comes up in conversation. Never get a DLP without extended warranty. Most name brand plasmas and LCD's should last a long while, maybe even 10 years which is the basic life of most TV's. Those non-name brands are riskier.

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