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In article >, "Larry" > wrote:
>That's one of the LCOS rear-projections, right? > >Just wanted to clarify. It's a different technology than what people >typically think of when they hear "LCD". It's not actually an LCD screen. > >I hear they are pretty good. Referring to the Panasonic? Panasonic doesn't make LCOS (Liquid Crystal On Silicon). They make DLP, LCD and Plasma. LCOS makers include Sony, JVC (and Syntax-Brilian?). It is reflective vs LCD's transmissive. One of the resulting benefits is potential for darker darks. Sony's SXRD (their trade term for LCOS) line get very high ratings. Caveat: do a search on "green blob". Best bet is to go and look at the pictures for yourself, but even then be skeptical as a lot depends on how the TV's are set up in the showroom. Me, I find that the rear-projections look more film-like in nature. Whereas the direct-view flat panel LCD's and plasmas look a lot punchier and more TV-like, especially the latter as they also use phosphors. So, it in part depends on what you prefer in a picture. Very confusing, I know. |
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What confused me is he mentioned the lamp is replaceable. That is very
unusual for a true LCD type display panel. It would be the first I've heard of in many years. -Larry "Dave" > wrote in message ... > In article >, "Larry" > > wrote: >>That's one of the LCOS rear-projections, right? >> >>Just wanted to clarify. It's a different technology than what people >>typically think of when they hear "LCD". It's not actually an LCD screen. >> >>I hear they are pretty good. > > Referring to the Panasonic? Panasonic doesn't make LCOS (Liquid > Crystal On Silicon). They make DLP, LCD and Plasma. LCOS makers > include Sony, JVC (and Syntax-Brilian?). It is reflective vs LCD's > transmissive. One of the resulting benefits is potential for darker > darks. Sony's SXRD (their trade term for LCOS) line get very high > ratings. Caveat: do a search on "green blob". > > Best bet is to go and look at the pictures for yourself, but even > then be skeptical as a lot depends on how the TV's are set up in the > showroom. Me, I find that the rear-projections look more film-like > in nature. Whereas the direct-view flat panel LCD's and plasmas > look a lot punchier and more TV-like, especially the latter as they > also use phosphors. So, it in part depends on what you prefer in a > picture. > > Very confusing, I know. |
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Yes it is an LCD rear Projection. Has 1 lamp that is consumer replaceable.
Here is a link on it: http://products.howstuffworks.com/pa...-tv-review.htm I have had it over a year and with the Comcast HD/DVR box, it has a tremendous picture. I saw this along side Samsung and Sony DLP's of the day, and this picture was clearly the best. Money was no object at the time. I merely wanted what looked the best and brightest. As stated earlier, all the plasmas had glare in the showrooms due to their glass screens and that concerned me. "Larry" > wrote in message news > That's one of the LCOS rear-projections, right? > > Just wanted to clarify. It's a different technology than what people > typically think of when they hear "LCD". It's not actually an LCD screen. > > I hear they are pretty good. > > -Larry > > "Lancelot" > wrote in message > . .. >> One of the big things I noticed when I purchased my set about a year ago >> was that the Plasma has a glass type screen and there was quite a bit of >> glare. I ended up with a Panasonic LCD 50" and it has been excellent so >> far. The bulb is replaceable and although I took an extended warranty to >> cover the bulb it still burns brightly. The best thing to do is go to >> circuit city, best buy ect and just look at them until you find the one >> that stands out. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> "Mitch_A" > wrote in message >> t... >>> Burn-in is now pretty much a non factor on most decent Plasma's and >>> hasnt been for more than 2 years. DLP owners will ALWAYS point to >>> burn-in and they are just perpetuating the DLP industry "company line". >>> DLP was a cute interim technology but anyone that has had to spend >>> hundreds replacing guns every couple of years knows the real deal behind >>> DLP. >>> >>> Samsung and Sony recently announced a mfg partnership which should >>> present us with 46" and 52" LCD's at a very low price in the very near >>> future. >>> >>> Right now the only REALISTIC choice is Plasma, PERIOD. (can you say >>> 6hrs a day for 27yrs?). That 50" Plasma Samsung is REALLY interesting >>> for <$1500. >>> >>> Mitch >>> >>> "Larry" > wrote in message >>> ... >>>>I don't agree with a lot in the comparisions, and find it technically >>>>weak. But it's a good start. >>>> >>>> I spent the better part of 4 months looking at every technology in >>>> person, in various stores, before I purchased. I went with DLP >>>> because: >>>> >>>> 1. There is no issue with burn-in. >>>> 2. The picture is simply gorgeous. >>>> 3. There is no backlight to worry about. Yes, the lamp has to be >>>> replaced every 5000 to 8000 hours, but it is a REPLACEABLE part. Try >>>> getting an LCD backlight replaced. In my work, I have to have several >>>> hundred Laptops repaired a year due to bad backlights (they are a >>>> relatively high-failure item). Every one has required LCD replacement >>>> at a very high cost. >>>> 4. I liked the built-in stand design of the Samsung HLP-5085. >>>> >>>> Most HDTV's have to do image conversion. However, the writer of the >>>> article seemed to only point to DLP as needing this. That is >>>> incorrect. >>>> >>>> Don't get me wrong. I like LCD's. I have FIVE of them around me in my >>>> office as I type this, including a 19" widescreen sony up on the wall >>>> playing "House". >>>> >>>> After much research and personal visits to see them, I just prefer DLP >>>> for my living room. >>>> >>>> -Larry >>>> >>>> "RAID!!!" > wrote in message >>>> .. . >>>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > |
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Ok, so I was right afterall
-Larry "Lancelot" > wrote in message ... > Yes it is an LCD rear Projection. Has 1 lamp that is consumer replaceable. > Here is a link on it: > http://products.howstuffworks.com/pa...-tv-review.htm > > I have had it over a year and with the Comcast HD/DVR box, it has a > tremendous picture. I saw this along side Samsung and Sony DLP's of the > day, and this picture was clearly the best. Money was no object at the > time. I merely wanted what looked the best and brightest. As stated > earlier, all the plasmas had glare in the showrooms due to their glass > screens and that concerned me. > > > "Larry" > wrote in message > news >> That's one of the LCOS rear-projections, right? >> >> Just wanted to clarify. It's a different technology than what people >> typically think of when they hear "LCD". It's not actually an LCD >> screen. >> >> I hear they are pretty good. >> >> -Larry >> >> "Lancelot" > wrote in message >> . .. >>> One of the big things I noticed when I purchased my set about a year ago >>> was that the Plasma has a glass type screen and there was quite a bit of >>> glare. I ended up with a Panasonic LCD 50" and it has been excellent so >>> far. The bulb is replaceable and although I took an extended warranty to >>> cover the bulb it still burns brightly. The best thing to do is go to >>> circuit city, best buy ect and just look at them until you find the one >>> that stands out. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> "Mitch_A" > wrote in message >>> t... >>>> Burn-in is now pretty much a non factor on most decent Plasma's and >>>> hasnt been for more than 2 years. DLP owners will ALWAYS point to >>>> burn-in and they are just perpetuating the DLP industry "company line". >>>> DLP was a cute interim technology but anyone that has had to spend >>>> hundreds replacing guns every couple of years knows the real deal >>>> behind DLP. >>>> >>>> Samsung and Sony recently announced a mfg partnership which should >>>> present us with 46" and 52" LCD's at a very low price in the very near >>>> future. >>>> >>>> Right now the only REALISTIC choice is Plasma, PERIOD. (can you say >>>> 6hrs a day for 27yrs?). That 50" Plasma Samsung is REALLY interesting >>>> for <$1500. >>>> >>>> Mitch >>>> >>>> "Larry" > wrote in message >>>> ... >>>>>I don't agree with a lot in the comparisions, and find it technically >>>>>weak. But it's a good start. >>>>> >>>>> I spent the better part of 4 months looking at every technology in >>>>> person, in various stores, before I purchased. I went with DLP >>>>> because: >>>>> >>>>> 1. There is no issue with burn-in. >>>>> 2. The picture is simply gorgeous. >>>>> 3. There is no backlight to worry about. Yes, the lamp has to be >>>>> replaced every 5000 to 8000 hours, but it is a REPLACEABLE part. Try >>>>> getting an LCD backlight replaced. In my work, I have to have several >>>>> hundred Laptops repaired a year due to bad backlights (they are a >>>>> relatively high-failure item). Every one has required LCD replacement >>>>> at a very high cost. >>>>> 4. I liked the built-in stand design of the Samsung HLP-5085. >>>>> >>>>> Most HDTV's have to do image conversion. However, the writer of the >>>>> article seemed to only point to DLP as needing this. That is >>>>> incorrect. >>>>> >>>>> Don't get me wrong. I like LCD's. I have FIVE of them around me in >>>>> my office as I type this, including a 19" widescreen sony up on the >>>>> wall playing "House". >>>>> >>>>> After much research and personal visits to see them, I just prefer DLP >>>>> for my living room. >>>>> >>>>> -Larry >>>>> >>>>> "RAID!!!" > wrote in message >>>>> .. . >>>>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > |
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If you want to have some real fun with this set, split the screen and run
GPL Monaco on 1 half while watching Monaco live on the other. Brilliant! "Larry" > wrote in message ... > Ok, so I was right afterall > > -Larry > > "Lancelot" > wrote in message > ... >> Yes it is an LCD rear Projection. Has 1 lamp that is consumer >> replaceable. Here is a link on it: >> http://products.howstuffworks.com/pa...-tv-review.htm >> >> I have had it over a year and with the Comcast HD/DVR box, it has a >> tremendous picture. I saw this along side Samsung and Sony DLP's of the >> day, and this picture was clearly the best. Money was no object at the >> time. I merely wanted what looked the best and brightest. As stated >> earlier, all the plasmas had glare in the showrooms due to their glass >> screens and that concerned me. >> >> >> "Larry" > wrote in message >> news >>> That's one of the LCOS rear-projections, right? >>> >>> Just wanted to clarify. It's a different technology than what people >>> typically think of when they hear "LCD". It's not actually an LCD >>> screen. >>> >>> I hear they are pretty good. >>> >>> -Larry >>> >>> "Lancelot" > wrote in message >>> . .. >>>> One of the big things I noticed when I purchased my set about a year >>>> ago was that the Plasma has a glass type screen and there was quite a >>>> bit of glare. I ended up with a Panasonic LCD 50" and it has been >>>> excellent so far. The bulb is replaceable and although I took an >>>> extended warranty to cover the bulb it still burns brightly. The best >>>> thing to do is go to circuit city, best buy ect and just look at them >>>> until you find the one that stands out. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "Mitch_A" > wrote in message >>>> t... >>>>> Burn-in is now pretty much a non factor on most decent Plasma's and >>>>> hasnt been for more than 2 years. DLP owners will ALWAYS point to >>>>> burn-in and they are just perpetuating the DLP industry "company >>>>> line". DLP was a cute interim technology but anyone that has had to >>>>> spend hundreds replacing guns every couple of years knows the real >>>>> deal behind DLP. >>>>> >>>>> Samsung and Sony recently announced a mfg partnership which should >>>>> present us with 46" and 52" LCD's at a very low price in the very near >>>>> future. >>>>> >>>>> Right now the only REALISTIC choice is Plasma, PERIOD. (can you say >>>>> 6hrs a day for 27yrs?). That 50" Plasma Samsung is REALLY interesting >>>>> for <$1500. >>>>> >>>>> Mitch >>>>> >>>>> "Larry" > wrote in message >>>>> ... >>>>>>I don't agree with a lot in the comparisions, and find it technically >>>>>>weak. But it's a good start. >>>>>> >>>>>> I spent the better part of 4 months looking at every technology in >>>>>> person, in various stores, before I purchased. I went with DLP >>>>>> because: >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. There is no issue with burn-in. >>>>>> 2. The picture is simply gorgeous. >>>>>> 3. There is no backlight to worry about. Yes, the lamp has to be >>>>>> replaced every 5000 to 8000 hours, but it is a REPLACEABLE part. Try >>>>>> getting an LCD backlight replaced. In my work, I have to have >>>>>> several hundred Laptops repaired a year due to bad backlights (they >>>>>> are a relatively high-failure item). Every one has required LCD >>>>>> replacement at a very high cost. >>>>>> 4. I liked the built-in stand design of the Samsung HLP-5085. >>>>>> >>>>>> Most HDTV's have to do image conversion. However, the writer of the >>>>>> article seemed to only point to DLP as needing this. That is >>>>>> incorrect. >>>>>> >>>>>> Don't get me wrong. I like LCD's. I have FIVE of them around me in >>>>>> my office as I type this, including a 19" widescreen sony up on the >>>>>> wall playing "House". >>>>>> >>>>>> After much research and personal visits to see them, I just prefer >>>>>> DLP for my living room. >>>>>> >>>>>> -Larry >>>>>> >>>>>> "RAID!!!" > wrote in message >>>>>> .. . >>>>>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > |
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