One thing is, I never go by what the picture looks like when it is on display. Stores have been know to "degrade" the signal to some tv's. while "boosting it" to the ones that have a higher profit margin.
I buy what I know has worked for me in the past. That being, I never had problem 1 with any Mitsu I have had and the picture is perfect for me.
One thing I notice about some Sony's, unless you are looking dead on, the pic is distorted. My buddy hates that about his, and is also getting rid of it for the 73" I linked to above.
Everyone should get what they deem is best for them. I will just sit back and enjoy my Mitsu's while others Plasma's take a dump.
Excuse my ignorance. but is the DLP a plasma TV? If so I think I will return mine back and get the one you showed. I paid about $2500 plus tax for the phillips I got. But for 10 more inches and a better unit, it would be worth upgrading!
Excuse my ignorance. but is the DLP a plasma TV? If so I think I will return mine back and get the one you showed. I paid about $2500 plus tax for the phillips I got. But for 10 more inches and a better unit, it would be worth upgrading!
Adam, DLP and Plasma are two different things. Smoke and mirrors.... or should I say Plasma, and mirrors.
I looked around and asked around, and found out that Plasma is not the way to go. One reason is lifespan. It is very short it seems for plasma.
I am no expert, but I do all the research my pea-brain can handle before I spend my money. Needless to say, my money is on DLP.
I am no expert at all, but I do remember erading a lot of reviews on TVs.
I do recall reading that the DLP's were still considered the best picture. (DLP is I believe, basically the image is projected onto a mirror (or mirror ball or whatever) and reflected to the screen....they are generally a little shallower than a rear projection but nothing like a LCD or Plasma (I.e. can't be easily hung on wall).
They also said for flat screens that:
If you are using in a room with lots of natural light, go LCD, as natural light "kills" the plasma cells even more prematurely than normal.
Can't someone make a tv that just beams the image straight to my brane like in Batman forever???? lol
T
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Adam, DLP and Plasma are two different things. Smoke and mirrors.... or should I say Plasma, and mirrors.
I looked around and asked around, and found out that Plasma is not the way to go. One reason is lifespan. It is very short it seems for plasma.
I am no expert, but I do all the research my pea-brain can handle before I spend my money. Needless to say, my money is on DLP.
I am no expert at all, but I do remember erading a lot of reviews on TVs.
I do recall reading that the DLP's were still considered the best picture. (DLP is I believe, basically the image is projected onto a mirror (or mirror ball or whatever) and reflected to the screen....they are generally a little shallower than a rear projection but nothing like a LCD or Plasma (I.e. can't be easily hung on wall).
They also said for flat screens that:
If you are using in a room with lots of natural light, go LCD, as natural light "kills" the plasma cells even more prematurely than normal.
Can't someone make a tv that just beams the image straight to my brane like in Batman forever???? lol
T
When you say "Kill" it actually does damage or it makes the picture look crappy because of the reflection? I think I am understanding this alot more.
Rear projection tvs seem to have less quality picture to them comparing to the the LCD or Plasma. LCD seems to be the best over all.
Adam, DLP and Plasma are two different things. Smoke and mirrors.... or should I say Plasma, and mirrors.
I looked around and asked around, and found out that Plasma is not the way to go. One reason is lifespan. It is very short it seems for plasma.
I am no expert, but I do all the research my pea-brain can handle before I spend my money. Needless to say, my money is on DLP.
Plasma's may have a short life span in comparison to old tube TV's or LCDs.
Average hours that a plasma life will last is around 35000 hours. This equates to leaving your TV on for 4 years straight (24 hours a day). By the time the life is up I am sure you will be ready for a new TV.
Nothing wrong with a plasma. Have had 2 Sony plasma's for 4 years now without any issues.
As for hanging them I anchored the mounting brackets to the studs with 4" lag bolts. The hardest thing was lifting the thing onto the brackets with my wife's help.
Plasma's may have a short life span in comparison to old tube TV's or LCDs.
Average hours that a plasma life will last is around 35000 hours. This equates to leaving your TV on for 4 years straight (24 hours a day). By the time the life is up I am sure you will be ready for a new TV.
Nothing wrong with a plasma. Have had 2 Sony plasma's for 4 years now without any issues.
As for hanging them I anchored the mounting brackets to the studs with 4" lag bolts. The hardest thing was lifting the thing onto the brackets with my wife's help.
I head the plasma hours were good and by the time it dies, it will be time for an upgrade anyways.
Did ours give off a lot of heat to be concerned about?
I head the plasma hours were good and by the time it dies, it will be time for an upgrade anyways.
Did ours give off a lot of heat to be concerned about?
As far as heat goes. I can't really say. They are both in large rooms with vaulted ceilings. I have never noticed any heat, but then again when it is on I am usually several feet away.
Since I have never noticed any heat issues, I personally am not concerned about it.
I can feel a little bit of heat coming out the top of the tv, but nothing to the point where I would smell something burning. Plus with the TV being about 6-7 inches away from the wall, I am sure enough air will circulate. I may just keep this Plasma I got. Didn't get a bad price on it and don't want to over analyze a TV. LOL!
I have had great luck with Panasonic. I've had a few of them and they seem sharp and reasonably priced as well. You also have to remember that most of the TV's out of the box default in "Vivid" or "Torch" mode. It basically has all the colors cranked up as bright as they can go. If you adjust it, the lifespan and quality will be much better. I've played video games on mine and it's ghosted a few times but has yet to burn. I'll stick with Panasonic for all my future purchases as long as the quality is there.
I work for Texas Instruments..... provider of the DLP processor. For image quality, DLP is the way to go. They do make thin DLPs (about 6 inches deep), but not as thin as a plasma or LCD. If you have the room, DLP is the way to go
One thing is, I never go by what the picture looks like when it is on display. Stores have been know to "degrade" the signal to some tv's. while "boosting it" to the ones that have a higher profit margin.
I buy what I know has worked for me in the past. That being, I never had problem 1 with any Mitsu I have had and the picture is perfect for me.
One thing I notice about some Sony's, unless you are looking dead on, the pic is distorted. My buddy hates that about his, and is also getting rid of it for the 73" I linked to above.
Everyone should get what they deem is best for them. I will just sit back and enjoy my Mitsu's while others Plasma's take a dump.
The Sony's have had a bunch of reliability issues as well that would make me stay away from them if buying new. Nowhere near as bad as the Phillips, but that's not saying much.
However, I wouldn't be afraid of Plasmas. The newest models from reputable companies IMHO are more reliable than most projections and will last a LONG time.
I have a Samsung 1080 DLP and absolutely love it. Its the first "nicer" TV ive owned, so I dont have much to compare it to... but I would definetly reccomend it.
The new plasmas have improved sealing as well as longer life phosphors. I would honestly expect one to last 12-15 years now. They really have improved.
One thing is, I never go by what the picture looks like when it is on display. Stores have been know to "degrade" the signal to some tv's. while "boosting it" to the ones that have a higher profit margin.
Say it ain't so. That would make the dealers dishonest.
