DLP or LCD and 720p or 1080p?
Answer:
You may find that purchasing a 1280×720p display offers you a far more cost-effective and less problematic viewing experience. The money you save would be better spent down the road on any of the new display technologies that should be available within the next couple of years.
A few important notes: under no circumstance would I buy or recommend any projector that uses a color wheel; you'll find that color wheels are very common in DLP displays. That said DLP almost always outperforms LCD RPTVs even those equipped with color wheels (albeit the gap has closed substantially between the two over the last several years.) The next generation of triluminous LED backlit, 120 Hz (100 Hz for EU consumers,) LCD flat panels should noticeably improve LCD RPTV performance. Of course by this time next year FPDs using superior display technology such as OLED may be available.
I recommend the following basic guidelines to help increase the likelihood of getting the most for your money with rear projection HD displays:
1. Always purchase a display the uses true 1920×1080 or 1280×720 panels.
2. Avoid color wheel based displays whenever possible. If your budget allows try to purchase a projection display that uses a 3-panel or 3-chip light engine.
3. Prioritize the purchase of displays that are "Simplay HD Verified" if possible.
4. Prioritize the purchase and use of "Simplay HD Verified" HDMI-HDCP compliant cables.
5. Purchase, rent, or borrow (or use the dealer’s copy) of Silicon Optix's new "HD HQV Benchmark" high definition test DVD to thoroughly audition/test any prospective display purchase. Do not skip this step if at all possible.
6. All things being equal the best overall projection display technologies currently available for high definition video and TV are (in approximate order of descending performance): 3-panel LCOS, 3-chip DLP, and (3LCD™) 3-panel LCD.
7. Watch out for hidden costs such as lamp replacement - some high performance lamps such as Xenon, though often superior, can be very costly to replace.
8. If you purchase a rear projection unit consider retrofitting a quality, high performance diffusion screen in place of the Fresnel/Lenticular screens that come fitted to most RPTVs. (Note: this is a costly modification that is best suited for viewing environments that have well controlled ambient lighting.)
1080p has a much better picture than 720p.the "p"stands for progressive.obviously,1080 lines is better than 720.[but both are high definition]im sorry,i dont even know what dlp is,but i love my lcd{liquid crystal display}t.v.-----projection tv's suck!!
1080p of course.
Please reconsider on buying projection TV because it use bulb that need to replace every 2-3 years and it's not cheap
1080p delivers more data thus producing a finer image. That said, most independent tests reveal that the majority of viewers cannot tell the difference. That, and currently no provider offers programming in 1080p. For most people, the $2000+ difference may not be worth it.
As far as the DLP/LCD/Plasma debate goes. Each has its drawbacks. DLP/LCD projection require bulb changes every 2-5 years that range from $80-300 depending on model. They do offer the best price/quality ratio. Plasmas, being an active element, gradually degrade in picture quality and brightness over time and LCDs are prone to pixel death just like laptops. So, pick you poison and enjoy.
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