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51" Rear Projection TV - $700. Worth buying?
boykster:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on November 21, 2006, 01:34:32 pm ---Are the flat panels less prone to problems than the projection units? I know a lot of people who have had problems with their projection TVs but don't know many that have LCDs.
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Yes and no. Not a ton of long term data, but 2 year failure rates for LCD/Plasma have been on par with CRT (both RPTV and direct view). Oddly enough, the highest rate of failure/repair is in RPTVs using LCD/DLP/SXRD/DILA but usually the "failure" is bulb replacement needed, not a board / chip / optics failure.
:dunno
If you need big, then I'd say go for it, otherwise if 32-37" is an option, then keep your eyes peeled for LCD deals in that range (or lower).
BestBuy is also having a 42" Panasonic HD plasma for $1000....super super deal....If I was at home (not relatives) I'd be tempted to stand in line for that one.
Santoro:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on November 22, 2006, 01:09:05 pm --- Hell, even me[/i], the biggest CRT proponent out there, finally acquiesced and picked up an LCD because the prices on the LCDs are approaching where the CRTs were 5 years ago.
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Santoro:
--- Quote from: Wade on November 22, 2006, 01:05:23 pm ---My opinion... SKIP it and hold out. Rear projection TV's really stink in general,
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My Samsung 61" DLP was a great value and the HD is just stunning. RPTVs used to stink in general, I don't think that's as true as it used to be.
J_K_M_A_N:
--- Quote from: Santoro on November 23, 2006, 11:47:40 am ---My Samsung 61" DLP was a great value and the HD is just stunning. RPTVs used to stink in general, I don't think that's as true as it used to be.
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I think the CRT projections are still not so good. The viewing angle is not great at all. I would hold out if I were you. (Actually, I would, and did, go out and get a 50" LCD Projection and pay too much and put it on the credit card. But it is paid off now. :) For me, it is the best purchase I have ever made. I LOVE IT!)
J_K_M_A_N
AlanS17:
Bottom line:
DLP rear projection = ;D
LCD rear projection = :)
CRT rear projection = :P
... at least that's how I see it, and I think most would agree. I personally have a Samsung 50" DLP rear projection and I absolutely love it.