DLP/SXRD vs. LCD?
Just to toss it is, I watch a lot of sports and my PS3 will go on it.
Answer:
SXRD is where my money would be. If viewing angle isn't a concern, and neither is hanging it on a wall, then, as you said, you are getting a bigger screen for your money. Also, sxrd has more pixels than most any other TV on the market, including most flat panel tv's.
And the thing most likely to go out on a projection tv is the bulbs, which are easily, and relatively cheaply replaced. You do this, clean it out, and it looks like new again. This way you will get a TV that lasts much longer, as I would estimate a flat panel to last you 5-6 years, but a projection tv I would predict over 10.
As to the brightness being better at home, to a degree, yes. Since viewing angle isn't a problem for you, you aren't going to be noticing the darkness when watched at strange angles. And the bright lights of stores aren't exactly kind to the brightness of the tv, so you should get some improvement there as well.
No actually you only delay on expanding your money, projection is cheaper but it using a bulb that need to replace every 2 years. This bulb ain't cheap.
And it also takes more room.
I would go with the flat panel.
cwith any of the dlp sxrd or LCD projection remember that the bulbs need to replaced about 4000-6000 hrs at a cost of 250-350 for the bulb sxrd is probably the best one out there a Sony makes a great model my second choice would be dlp and look for one that uses LCD lamps they are brighter and last up to 3 times longer than other models , with LCD projection you have the screen door effect so it my last choice its still good and fairly cheap a sony 55 in around 1400-1500 dollars
If you are looking for a ranking of what is best, here's the pros and cons:
1. DLP front projection provides the biggest bang for the buck. The only downside is possible viewer sensitivity to the "rainbow" effect which is greatly lessened with 4X+ [speed] color wheels. If brightness is a major consideration, stay with the older 480i/p configuration since the higher 1040+ Dark 3 chips greatly lower the final lumens output. Also be very careful when shutting down the projector and allow some 20 minutes for the fan to cool down the bulb and associated color wheel. Failure to properly cool down DLP's is the major reason for shortened lamp life. A typical bulb will cost between $300 - $400 and last some 4,000 hours.
2. SXRD is a very expensive JVC/Sony projection system which unfortunately generates a very soft final image. And the projectors are very heavy and have large footprints. The cost for replacement lamps is staggering, sometimes amounting to over $700.
3. LCD front projectors have been around for some time and the "screen door" effect has been greatly reduced, if not eliminated. Unfortunately, there's the issue of LCD panel fade since many LCD projectors still rely on 'organic' based panels which will fade over time, especially the blue panel. Look for the new "inorganic" LCD panels to correct this fading issue. Still the "blackness" background of LCD projectors do not come up to the better movie-like blacks generated by DLPs.
And finally, is there truly a best buy budget DLP projector? Check out at Amazon.com, the Infocus SP4805 for some $550 [refurbished] which produces a 350 lumens, 92" diagonal screen picture with the WOW effect. And the world-famous Faroudja deinterlacer and built-in speaker adds true value to this home-theater projector.
Good luck!
DLP IS THE BEST AND THE BULBS ARENT AS EXSPENSIVE AS THEM CLOWNS ARE TELLING YOU I HAVE 42IN SAMSUNG AND THE BULBS ARE A $173 A POP THEY LAST ABOUT THREE YEARS AND THE BULBS KEEP GETTIN CHEAPER. STAY HARD
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