If you know about HDTV's, what are the pros and cons of a rear projection hdtv?

Question

i want to get this one but i want to know if it would be worth it or not, thanks

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-50-Series-6-DLP-HDTV-HL-50A650/sem/rpsm/oid/207072/catOid/-12870/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Answer 1

We have the Samsung 61" DLP (HL-T6156W)  It has a great picture and we've been very pleased.  One possible con of a DLP is the need for periodic bulb replacement.  I have heard stories of the bulbs not lasting very long but ours is 9 months old and hasn't burned out yet.  You may wish to find out the cost of a replacement bulb prior to purchasing any specific model.  Obviously there are things that can be done to prolong bulb life like not powering on and off the TV repeatedly in a short period of time and always allow the cooling fan to cool the bulb if unplugging the TV shortly after use.

One additional thing to research is what the screen is constructed of.  Can you clean it if your 2 year old decides to feed a peanut butter sandwich to the TV?  I have a newborn and I'm scared!  LCD's or Plasma TVs may have easier screens to clean.  From what I understand, this DLP is not easily cleaned.

One thing I like about this Samsung is the VGA input for computer attachment.  I use this TV as a monitor as well and watch movies and surf the internet.  If that feature sounds attractive, you may check the model to see if it has it.

Answer 2

Rear projection TVs (RPTV) are disappearing in favor of the flat-panel types.  However, for the same size screen RPTVs are definitely less expensive.  In general I have found that most flat-panel TVs (LCD or Plasma) have better pictures and are viewable over a wider angle than the projectors.  That said, if you see a RPTV that looks good to you, there is no reason not to go for it.  Note that these all have special lamps which will have to be replaced after a few thousand hours of operation, at a cost of $125 to $300--so ask about that before you buy.

BTW your link doesn't work.

Answer 3

HDTV's are HOTTTT   def get one  (especially one with a mohawk!)

Answer 4

OK, here is the breakdown:

LCD

DLP

Plasma

LCD TV's give you a great picture quality from all viewing angles. Meaning no matter where your sitting you will not have loss of brightness, picture quality, color ect. They typically are the best for gaming because you will experience no "burn in images" if the image is left paused or static for a certain period of time. Typically a little more expensive then DLP and plasma. Biggest problem a few years back is you were hard pressed to find them about 36-42" without paying an arm and a leg. This isn't the case so much anymore.

DLP TV's like the one your looking at produce a great picture. They TV sets themselves are light and are typically lower priced then its LCD and Plasma counterparts. The problem is viewing angle. If you are not sitting looking at the middle of the TV, straight in front, you will notice if you step off to the sides the brightness will dim and the colors will fade out. This is because the set uses a "light bulb" (its a special bulb typically quite expensive to replace when they go bad) to illuminate the picture.

Plasmas - Produce a great picture and typically have the best true black color to them. I guess the best way to put it is black looks black as opposed to more of a gray in both the DLP and the LCDs (which have made quite an advancement on its color, so its not so obvious anymore) The plasmas typically use the most power out of the 3 and you have the risk of burn in images. Some people say they produce the most vivid picture of the bunch. This is arguable now as LCD has made some heavy advancements.

Personally DLP isn't the way I would go. If your going to spend the money on an HDTV make sure its 1080p and personally I'd go LCD. Viewing from all angles, no risk of burn in, no expensive bulbs to replace, and not to mention you can hook LCD's up to a computer and use it as the monitor.

Hope this helps.