HDTV's Plasma vs DLP.. opinions

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

Looking at new Tv's just to get a nice big screen with HD so i can get with the program and have a nice lil gaming TV as well.. So looking for pros and cons of each , As it is right now im looking at a 61" Samsung DLP for about $3000.. So let me know it all Whats the top brands overall and for $$, What do i look for and about maintenence Bulbs etc thanks

Matt

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[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

And that $3k is about my budget , so in those guidelines, bigger than 55"

 

[atoz350 10+ year member]

Well if the 61" Samsung that you are looking at is the 1080p resolution one, that is the best on the market right now, next to the Sony SXRD TVs. There aren't any plasma TVs that can reach 1080p resolution as far as I know. Plasma TVs have an extended life expectancy of about 4-6 years compared to DLP's 2-3 years. However, plasma TVs cannot be repaired once they burn out. DLP TVs are user (shop) serviceable where they have replaceable bulbs. They cost about $400-$500 to service. Anything else you want to know ask me. I may have left something out.

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

Who told you Plasma's only last 4-6 years?!?!?!

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

Well if the 61" Samsung that you are looking at is the 1080p resolution one, that is the best on the market right now, next to the Sony SXRD TVs. There aren't any plasma TVs that can reach 1080p resolution as far as I know. Plasma TVs have an extended life expectancy of about 4-6 years compared to DLP's 2-3 years. However, plasma TVs cannot be repaired once they burn out. DLP TVs are user (shop) serviceable where they have replaceable bulbs. They cost about $400-$500 to service. Anything else you want to know ask me. I may have left something out.

hmmm 4-500 every 2 yrs or so... that gets real spendy kind of but more so a pain in the ***.. But yea the samsung was at best buy 61 " 1080p.. I ve beeen out of the electronics loop for a while, ... I thought samsung used to be a cheaper compaany , and sony, panasonic hitachi where hi end screens

 

[Bolognablake 10+ year member]

hmmm 4-500 every 2 yrs or so... that gets real spendy kind of but more so a pain in the ***..

No, that information is incorrect.

DLP (and LCD projection) bulbs will cost anywhere from $75-300, most of which are in the $200 range. You can do it your self, it's almost idiot proof. For most TVs, all you will need is a Philips-head screw driver.

Most plasma made in 2005-up should have a minimum life expectancy of 50,000 hours.

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

Well if the 61" Samsung that you are looking at is the 1080p resolution one, that is the best on the market right now, next to the Sony SXRD TVs. There aren't any plasma TVs that can reach 1080p resolution as far as I know. Plasma TVs have an extended life expectancy of about 4-6 years compared to DLP's 2-3 years. However, plasma TVs cannot be repaired once they burn out. DLP TVs are user (shop) serviceable where they have replaceable bulbs. They cost about $400-$500 to service. Anything else you want to know ask me. I may have left something out.

actually most have a life of about 60,000 hours so thats a lot longer than 10 years, more like 15, and thats if you watch tv a lot

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

No, that information is incorrect.
DLP (and LCD projection) bulbs will cost anywhere from $75-300, most of which are in the $200 range. You can do it your self, it's almost idiot proof. For most TVs, all you will need is a Philips-head screw driver.

Most plasma made in 2005-up should have a minimum life expectancy of 50,000 hours.

Just to clear things up , are lcd and dlp close to the same or what, sorry its gettin a lil late and im trying to find out exactly what i should look at since pppl in here know a helluva lot more than me

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7705897&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat95100050031&id=1138085317167

This was the one i was looking at, but just also wondering whats the deal with the CRT's do they have the same pic quality as the smaller DLP's like this one , >?? Cuz if so id save myself about 1500 bux and be able to get the same size and quality , since i have the room for it anyways

 

[yacob.naif 10+ year member]

I find that CRTs still have the best image quality for ordinary cable, but if you're getting into high-definition, the other types look better ...
I personally would go with an LCD flat panel ...

And, no, LCD and DLP are not the same ... Not even remotely close ...

CRT has always been the best picture, period

but rear projection HD CRT televisions are $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I personally think the DLP rear projection TV's look fantastic, as long as it's got a 3x or better colorwheel speed. There's even high-end DLP projectors that have seperate chips for each color, but they're in the "PRO" pricerange, but movie-theater quality.

I don't care for rear projection LCD's.

And i think LCD flat-screens look better than plasma.

But $ for $, i'd take a big ol' DLP rear projection over a flat screen any day of the week.

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

I find that CRTs still have the best image quality for ordinary cable, but if you're getting into high-definition, the other types look better ...
I personally would go with an LCD flat panel ...

And, no, LCD and DLP are not the same ... Not even remotely close ...

whats the difference then

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

CRT has always been the best picture, period
but rear projection HD CRT televisions are $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I personally think the DLP rear projection TV's look fantastic, as long as it's got a 3x or better colorwheel speed. There's even high-end DLP projectors that have seperate chips for each color, but they're in the "PRO" pricerange, but movie-theater quality.

I don't care for rear projection LCD's.

And i think LCD flat-screens look better than plasma.

But $ for $, i'd take a big ol' DLP rear projection over a flat screen any day of the week.

The big ol dlp crt ? Like i said i have the room and the 60 inch cdt i was lookin at was about $2000 and the 61" samsung flatscreen dlp was 3000 or 2800, somewhere in there.. Whatevers gonna be a good screen for the next 10 yrs

 

[yacob.naif 10+ year member]

CRT is a tube (a TV), or tubes (projection)

DLP is a lightbulb, a mirror, and a colorwheel.

And LCD is a lightbulb, and 3 colored lcd grids.

They all have ups and downs. CRT's only down being cost, and size. They have THE best picture, and the longest life, pending accidently damage, obviously.

Read up on each, and try and see each for yourself, side by side. There's really no other way to know what you like best. Just like car audio specifications, there's no mandatory standard for measurement of things like brightness, or contrast, so without seeing each of the TV's, you don't know what you're really getting.

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

CRT is a tube (a TV), or tubes (projection)DLP is a lightbulb, a mirror, and a colorwheel.

And LCD is a lightbulb, and 3 colored lcd grids.

They all have ups and downs. CRT's only down being cost, and size. They have THE best picture, and the longest life, pending accidently damage, obviously.

Read up on each, and try and see each for yourself, side by side. There's really no other way to know what you like best. Just like car audio specifications, there's no mandatory standard for measurement of things like brightness, or contrast, so without seeing each of the TV's, you don't know what you're really getting.

Gotcha, just wanted opinions for the most part on what is a good tv, but then it started going a different direction.. So that samsung im hoping would be a good tv

 

[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

Looking at new Tv's just to get a nice big screen with HD so i can get with the program and have a nice lil gaming TV as well.. So looking for pros and cons of each , As it is right now im looking at a 61" Samsung DLP for about $3000.. So let me know it all Whats the top brands overall and for $$, What do i look for and about maintenence Bulbs etc thanks
Matt

If you do much gaming dont buy a plasma, they suffer from image burn if theres any static images left on screen for too long.

DLP, LCD (flat panel or rear projection), or LCOS (JVC, higher end Sony rear projection) are the only safe choices.