DLP vs LCD TV

chabibi · #1 07-11-2005, 11:24 PM

My mom's bugging me to help her buy a new t.v., but i know jackall about technology and thats where you guys come in. She's looking to buy something around 46 inches and is perticularly interested in either an LCD or DPL (anyone know the difference?)So any help or advice regarding buying a t.v. in the price range would be appreciated.

thanks

Brainwalter · #2 07-12-2005, 12:53 AM

DLP is projection? They don't look as good as LCD or plasma.

It would help if you say what the price range is.

david050173 · #3 07-12-2005, 01:04 AM

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DLP is projection? They don't look as good as LCD or plasma.

It would help if you say what the price range is.

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Your right DLP looks a lot better. We are talking picture quality right and not how it looks when turned off? A good plasma and DLP are about the same but LCD is still has with issues with good blacks in dark rooms. In a lit room LCDs look fine unless you are super picky. One more generation will probably get LCD's (both rear projection and direct view) really close to the others.

If you really care go to avforums and read some threads. Just remember some of those guys are insanely picky and willing to pay 20K for tvs.

lozen · #4 07-12-2005, 02:38 PM

I bought the Samsung DLP 42" and a 37" panasonic plasma. The DLP Lamps are a small fortune have no waranty and last from 100 hours to ? If i had to pick between the two I would go with the Plasma.

DLP does not burn in also

MrMoo · #5 07-13-2005, 11:57 AM

Way longer than 100 hours. I've got about 2 years on mine with a pretty good amount of use and no problems yet. My lamp is also covered by the protection plan I bought through Circuit City. In fact, that is the ONLY reason I bought the service plan.

fluxrad · #6 07-12-2005, 01:07 AM

Here are a couple of thoughs.

1. DLP is cheaper than LCD.
2. DLP is projection based (think LCD projector).
3. Both can suffer from burn-in, though I believe LCD is much more vulnerable to screen burn.
4. LCD is significantly more expensive but has more clarity and brightness.

You might also look at plasma if you live at low altitude (I live in Denver, so plasma is a non-starter). If money was no object, I'd buy a Sony Wega LCD. Assuming your mom doesn't have 5k to drop on a TV though, I'd spend $2k and look at a 42-44" Sony DLP.

david050173 · #7 07-12-2005, 01:21 AM

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Here are a couple of thoughs.

1. DLP is cheaper than LCD.
2. DLP is projection based (think LCD projector).
3. Both can suffer from burn-in, though I believe LCD is much more vulnerable to screen burn.
4. LCD is significantly more expensive but has more clarity and brightness.

You might also look at plasma if you live at low altitude (I live in Denver, so plasma is a non-starter). If money was no object, I'd buy a Sony Wega LCD. Assuming your mom doesn't have 5k to drop on a TV though, I'd spend $2k and look at a 42-44" Sony DLP.

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LCD can be projection also. NOt clear what the OP meant by LCD. Non projection LCD is pricey in the 45inch range. Neither LCD or DLP really suffer from burn in. You can do it but it is harder than a CRT. Early plasmas burned in real easy but the current ones are pretty good. You can burn them in but you have to try (run at full brightness and leave something on the screen for days). One thing to remember with rear projection LCD or DLP is the bulbs burn out (I think it is like 2-5K hours) and are pretty pricey (300+).

I don't think sony has any DLPs but they do have some pretty decent projection LCDs (the grand wega line)

fluxrad · #8 07-12-2005, 01:40 AM

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I don't think sony has any DLPs but they do have some pretty decent projection LCDs (the grand wega line)

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Sorry. You're correct. However, when I think of LCD I tend to think of a flat panel as opposed to the shallow projection. I tend to lump LCD Projection and DLP into the same category since they cost/look about the same.

MrMoo · #9 07-12-2005, 11:39 AM

DLP doesn't burn in. Please recheck your facts.

NoChance · #10 07-12-2005, 01:52 AM

CNet does a pretty good job at reviewing the different TVs out there. I just purchased the Panasonic TH-42PX50U in that picture. I did most of my research online and then ending up going to Circuit City to take a look at their display. Most of the Plasmas have come down in price by about 40% the past year.

Unfortunately, I don't own it yet. I am moving from MN to AZ on Aug 5th. I special ordered it to a store in Chandler AZ where I can pick it up the day I get down there.