DLP vs LCD

[jc480]

Was at BB and looking at TVs...man those 67 inch DLPs are mighty appealing for cost/size

Look kinda dark, though...what are the thoughts on these DLPs vs LCDs? The DLPs give awesome size/cost ratios...guess I'm wondering how people feel about these?

[witheygull]

I've got a DLP and love it. As for them appearing dark in the store, a lot of that will have to do with manufacturer settings. Many companies will have the floor models set to torch mode to showcase the brightness of the set and from what I've seen, a torching LCD will be brighter than a DLP display on any setting.

Once you get a display home, those bright LCD sets can become blinding if you use them in a dark or semi-dark room. DLP, on the other hand, gives you nice rich blacks and a picture that is much closer to what you can find in the cinema.

I wouldn't say don't get an LCD because I know many people prefer them, have them, and love them, but from the tweaking I've done with both types of sets (I haven't played around with plasma) I believe that DLP can deliver a more film-like image than LCD.

[Uniquely]

I've had several lcd's and my DLP blows them all away for picture quality.

[PanasonicPlasmaMan]

it pretty much depends on what you need
LCD, Plasma, and DLP are all great

[HighlightShow]

I personally prefer LCD, because I don't really care for the width of the DLP TVs.

If looks aren't an issue, you can definitely get a DLP for your money's worth.

[TVguy86]

I think technology wise the DLP is a better technology.
Lcd pannel vs DMD chip.
The DMD chip with a million tightly packed mirrors would seem to sit closer together than lcd pixels. So you could argue that the bigger your lcd gets the more pixelated/window screen effect you get because you can see the spacing of the individual pixels more than the tightly packed DMD chip with a million mirrors.

Just my 2 cents.
I own a DLP for that reason.

Have we really gotten into a world where the only tv to purchase is a flat one??? I have a 42 inch plasma upstairs and a 56inch dlp downstairs. The dlp is 14 inches wide. The stand that the plasma sits on is 12 inches wide. Soo tv stand wise you need the same virtually the same thickness of stand for both.
Neither LCD or DLP produce their own light so you cant say one is brighter than the other. They both have a back light.

[quest88]

Originally Posted by jc480

Was at BB and looking at TVs...man those 67 inch DLPs are mighty appealing for cost/size

Look kinda dark, though...what are the thoughts on these DLPs vs LCDs? The DLPs give awesome size/cost ratios...guess I'm wondering how people feel about these?

Have had all three types. I was happy with my Sammy DLP got a good size and a great price at costco a few years back. Now because it was an earlier DLP it did have some rainbow issues as it aged. I know now that the problem has almost been phased out. I would recommend a DLP for someone who would like to upgrade into HDTV from a older rear projection set due to the cost to size ratio. I would say check Costco out they have great prices and most of the DLP come with the stand.

[BirdManJr]

i prefer lcd...there sleek...can be mounted on the wall...and you will get laid

[callas01]

WOW, how insightful, if everyone only knew that owning an LCD TV would get you laid.... I am gonna ask my wife about this new phenominon.

Forget Sonys ad with Manning, James Brown, Earnhardt Jr and the Phillies Chicken, show a girl getting so horny she jumps the guy cause he has an LCD. F-ING Brilliant. Like a cigarrette billboard ad.

Everyone with a DLP or Plasma return it right away... LCD's can get you laid! YEAH.


Hello, Again, Hello... Is this thing on?? Hello, ANYONE, Hello??

[callas01]

Ok this time for reals... Personally I think that DLP and all rear projection TVs will go the way of Sonys SXRD, and eventually be dumped, but the size to cost ratio is incredible. I wish I had got a Sony SXRD, my dad has one and I think they are just as nice if not better then a plasma.

That said, I would opt for an LCD, personal preference, or a plasma, mostly due to the fact that I do think rear projection TV's will be off the market sooner rather then later. And with all the R&D that companies are putting into LCD's, plasma's and other technologies the other techs are taking over the market.

Your eyes will not burn from watching an LCD in the dark, I do it all the time, perhaps if you turn the backlight all the way up and sit 3 ft from the tv like with a computer monitor, maybe. I have never had the motion blur experience on my samsung.

ALL That said, you need to buy what you really like personally and not use what we say as your deciding factor, but mearly additional input. You will know what is best for you... that is the one you buy.

[phlydude]

Originally Posted by callas01

Forget Sonys ad with Manning, James Brown, Earnhardt Jr and the Phillies Chicken

OT but I feel I must correct you - the Chicken is the old San Diego Chicken - it has nothing to do with Philly or the Phillies

/OT

I personally love RPTV sets...when I bought mine, I saw rainbows in the DLPs and opted for LCoS JVC set but the RPTVs offer a great price:size advantage over the LCDs.

However, the cost of the bulbs is pricey (but not as bad as the repair needed if the LCD backlight goes on a standard LCD screen)

[callas01]

Originally Posted by phlydude

OT but I feel I must correct you - the Chicken is the old San Diego Chicken - it has nothing to do with Philly or the Phillies

Sorry, not much of a baseball fan.

LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicone) is the same as the SXRD from sony. Those are great, wish I had one sometimes.

[ground chuck]

Originally Posted by jc480

Was at BB and looking at TVs...man those 67 inch DLPs are mighty appealing for cost/size

Look kinda dark, though...what are the thoughts on these DLPs vs LCDs? The DLPs give awesome size/cost ratios...guess I'm wondering how people feel about these?

first you should ask yourself why are you even considering an lcd? are you going to hang it on the wall b/c of space issues? personally, i'd go for the dlp and take that extra money i just saved and buy a bunch of blu-rays, i guess that's why i own 2 dlp tv. as for bulb replacement, i have 2 bulbs, one for each set waiting at home to be used when needed courtesy of best buy.

[dvcmember]

Originally Posted by jc480

Was at BB and looking at TVs...man those 67 inch DLPs are mighty appealing for cost/size

Look kinda dark, though...what are the thoughts on these DLPs vs LCDs? The DLPs give awesome size/cost ratios...guess I'm wondering how people feel about these?

The size/cost ratio is tough to beat and yes, DLP may be phased out down the road. Right now though, DLPs should be a major consideration if you want a large screen at a moderate price. I have two DLPs, one of which is 65", (a Toshiba). Blu-rays look gorgeous on this set, including Journey to the Center of the Earth. (I suspect that a larger set may provide a better 3D viewing experience.) Anytime someone views a Blu-ray on it, they are awed by the PQ.

Although I don't have one, I would consider a LCD or a Plasma but the prices would have to come down. Incidentally, the bulb cost for a DLP varies by model but I think is around $250-$300. Have had my Sammy 50 inch DLP now for three years and have yet to change the bulb, and it's on constantly.

Bottom line, make your selection based on what you like, not on what anyone on this forum says. Use our advice if you like, but remember these are our OPINIONS. Good hunting, my friend!

[ejk01]

I have a Pioneer Elite 710HD RPTV - 64" screen, 480P resolution. We sit 12.5 feet from screen.

We are getting a Blu-ray player (Panansonic DMP=BD55) and a new reciever (Onkyo TX-SR876) for XMAS but aren't sure about the TV. Our RPTV Pioneer picture looks great to us with regular DVD and Direct TV HD and also looks good on the SD channels we watch a lot.

We have been looking at 65" Sharp LC-65SE94U (LCD) and 67" Samsung HL-67A750 (DLP).

We have become more concerned lately about PQ on the SD channels we watch. Quite a few programs between all family members. We ASSUMED that a new generation HDTV would be better than our old Pioneer in everything...noe we are hearing that SD channels on 1080P TV are not good.

How do you find SD channel viewing on LCD vs DLP?

Thanks

[Uniquely]

Originally Posted by ejk01

We have become more concerned lately about PQ on the SD channels we watch. Quite a few programs between all family members. We ASSUMED that a new generation HDTV would be better than our old Pioneer in everything...noe we are hearing that SD channels on 1080P TV are not good.

How do you find SD channel viewing on LCD vs DLP?

Thanks

My Samsung DLP and my Magnavox LCD both handle SD channels nicely. My Westinghouse LCD not so much, but then it sux at everything. (Never buy Westinghouse!)

When shopping.. have them display some SD material so you can check for yourself.

[phlydude]

Originally Posted by ejk01

How do you find SD channel viewing on LCD vs DLP?

Thanks

The bigger the screen, the worse it looks

The content provider and it's compression method is also a big factor.

On a big set, the SD channels look blocky...so much so I don't really watch any SD channels if I can avoid it and if I must, I scan the digital channels before the analog in the clear cable channels.

[Steelmaker]

I prefer DLP/LCOS over LCD mainly because the size/cost ratio is so much better on DLP's. I bought my 60" sxrd for under 2000.00 and the picture is fantastic. There is no way you can get an HDTV at that size in any other technology for that price.

[ejk01]

<<The bigger the screen, the worse it looks>>

Thats my problem...we will have a 65" screen. On my 64" Pioneer Elite Pro 720HD RPTV the SD channels look pretty good.

<<On a big set, the SD channels look blocky...so much so I don't really watch any SD channels if I can avoid it and if I must, I scan the digital channels before the analog in the clear cable channels.>>

Unfortunately there are still a number of non-digital SD channels that my family watches.