Looking for a DLP with 1:1, no overscan, true 1080p HDMI

[MouseRider]

Originally Posted by WeApOn

No, I wasn't aware of that, though I do know about wobulation. Do you mean in that specific TV 1 year ago they started using it in the newer models, or is that for entirely different TV's?

I was unsuccessful trying to find a rear-projection TV that has that chip, all the current shipping models seem to be using the chip that has wobbulation.

Originally Posted by WeApOn

IMO, the TV does 1080p fine.

In my case, do you think the HLT model I am talking about would be a good choice? I want to find something that is 56" for under $2000, so that probably eliminates LCD. The HLT seems to be a good choice so far, but I'll need to find a good deal to get it under $2000.

Oh, most of the time, the picture looks fine and it will do 1080p though if you compare it with a picture that has the true 1080p DLP, you'll probably find that it is much sharper.

When I mentioned LCD, I was referring to a rear-projection TV that is based on LCD, D-ILA or SXRD, I remember seeing a couple of models that are around the $2000 mark for 50"+. I wasn't referring to LCD flat panels.

[slaizer2000]

Originally Posted by MouseRider

I was unsuccessful trying to find a rear-projection TV that has that chip, all the current shipping models seem to be using the chip that has wobbulation.



Oh, most of the time, the picture looks fine and it will do 1080p though if you compare it with a picture that has the true 1080p DLP, you'll probably find that it is much sharper.

When I mentioned LCD, I was referring to a rear-projection TV that is based on LCD, D-ILA or SXRD, I remember seeing a couple of models that are around the $2000 mark for 50"+. I wasn't referring to LCD flat panels.

Thereis trade off in any technology. Even tho the DLP does wobulation and may not be as sharp as 1080 LCD or plasma it doesn't have the screen door effect where you can see the cells. Best thing of course if to view both in a store. Somethings bother different people different ways. I honestly cannot tell the sharpness difference between a sony 1080p and dlp 1080p where as others say they can. The price also pays a factor. A DLP at 61 inch is cheaper than a Sony at 61 inch so is the trade off in price worth a little less sharpness. All depends on the buyer.

[WeApOn]

Originally Posted by MouseRider

I was unsuccessful trying to find a rear-projection TV that has that chip, all the current shipping models seem to be using the chip that has wobbulation.



Oh, most of the time, the picture looks fine and it will do 1080p though if you compare it with a picture that has the true 1080p DLP, you'll probably find that it is much sharper.

When I mentioned LCD, I was referring to a rear-projection TV that is based on LCD, D-ILA or SXRD, I remember seeing a couple of models that are around the $2000 mark for 50"+. I wasn't referring to LCD flat panels.

Ah ok-- I gotcha. I remember looking at an LCoS awhile ago.. but I think that technology was just coming out. I thought an LCoS falls into an LCD category.. but it's more a DLP you're saying? I haven't been to a TV store since I bought my TV a year ago-- I think it's time to take a trip and see how these others look. Is there any specific model you would recommend me checking out?

Thanks alot for the help.

[MouseRider]

slaizer2000, not all LCD technologies are created equal, some have less "screen door" effect than others, D-ILA and SXRD is an example, but you are correct, everything has pros and cons, I was suggesting LCoS technology because Weapon wanted a sub $2,000 system which would give him 1:1 pixel mapping at 50"+ and I don't think there are any today that use DLP unless he goes with front projection.

Weapon, there are direct view LCDs and then there are "rear-projection" LCDs. There are also custom technologies like SXRD and D-ILA which are variants of LCoS transmissive fixed panel technologies that are available for rear-projection systems.

You'll get better screen-size for money when you get rear-projection, the sacrifice is brightness and a little bit of viewing angle.