Tuetatesu

Hmm... spidey07,

I kind agree on resolution, but it depends on what TV your looking at and what input your using. If you take the same exact broadcast DVD Video, HDTV, or Cable and you look at text on a DLP and a Plasma side by side. You will see a difference! It's about how accurate the image is. DLP's hold tighter pixels thus you get excellent contrast ratios which produce a sharper looking image. The text edge does not blur in to the back of the screen.

and about this...
I beg to differ.. see this... under Plasma Disadvantages... "Cannot produce deep black levels accurately"

Note Plasma is mentioned 1/2 way down the page. http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/...s_Plasma3.html

Note that on the DLP page it mentions "Excellent contrast ratios (using HD2+)" as an advantage.

Check out this info it's a good overview of all technologies...
DLP Page
http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/...chnology2.html

Intro Page...
http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/...P_plasma1.html

I often visited Definitive Audio which is a high end audio video store. Some hear and feel that Plasma is an interim technology. But that is just an opinion who really knows.
http://www.definitive.com/

Lastly I like this quote on the DLP page... "Current DMD chips can produce up to 1024 shades of gray." Thats really incredible.

is300eater

Whoa!!! A plasma 4 years warranty for only $180???!!!! Is that possible?

is300eater

I mentioned earlier... at the Costco by my house they have the Samsung 61" DLP right now side by side with the Pioneer HDTV 43" plasma, and with the very brite fluorescent lighting, I stood at every angle possible and the plasma was still more impressive. YES, I wouldn't have that kind of lighting in my pad... but that, to me, was what got me to consider a plasma... but I also have to ad... last year, I watched the Superbowl at someone's house with the Samsung 61" DLP, and I was very impressed as well.

Tuetatesu

I'd go as far to say that Costco would not have configured the TV's brightness or contrast to be best for viewing. Play with those setting before you buy so you can see what you like. Or go to another store with the same models and try it there.

Also, do try to check out text on the screen. I loved the crispness of the DLP's and it made a difference to me. But thats my opinion.

Hope your happy with what you buy. Good luck.

gordon_gekko

sony grand wega vs sharp aquos.............what do you guys think is the better tv?

is300eater

If you mean Sony's Grand Wega LCD they start at 42", but Sharp's Aquos stop at like... 30" or something... I don't think they get very big... but I might be wrong... The Grand Wega LCD is considered "projection" TV where as Sharp's Aquos is a "flat panel." They are in similar price range though...

I personally don't care for LCD "flat panel" TVs just because they are expensive for the size you get.

...just my opinion.

gordon_gekko

i think the aquos is up to 37 now.......with 45 coming soon.......so it would be 45" aquos vs 60" grand wega........but you're right the flat panel lcds are damn expensive for the size.......i'll most likely get the wega.......thanks man.

is300eater

Okay, guys, so Sears' having a sale right now... where every TV's on sale... click HERE to see the TV I want
... should I go for it now? Actually, I wouldn't necessarily have to buy from SEARS cause anyone will match it...

AND should I go for the 3 or 4 or 5 years warranty??? OR should I buy warranty at all??!!!

Tuetatesu

2500:1 Contrast Ratio, nice! Gen 4 HD Fourth Generation Light Engine too. Oooooh thats nice.

Spec Sheet...
http://www.samsungusa.com/SamsungUSA...26/hlp5085.pdf

Looks like the prices range from $3549-$4199 when you look online. Don't think you can find one at the store for less then 4k but maybe. I would be happy to own this TV. When I buy items I usually do a same as cash deal if I don't pay for it in full. Maybe you can get that deal too?

Comes with a one year warranty . Personally, I never buy the extended warranty because I end up getting rid of the item before it breaks, but thats just me.

Krypton Ken

IS300, that's a beautiful TV! The DLPs I saw had great pictures, and were in my final consideration. (I went with the Sony LCD rear projection).

I'm sure you will be happy with it. That stand is really handsome. Good deal!

Skip the extended warranty. On my Sony it was $600! (I forget how many years, I think it was 4). I didn't get it.

99WDP

is300eater,

Great choice! I picked up the 56" version 3 weeks ago and love it. As far as taking up space, it's only 13" deep and weighs just over 100 lbs. Great picture, lots of inputs, and no worries about images burning into the screen. We had considered getting the new 6163 with 1500:1 contrast ratio but waited for the side to side comparison, glad we waited. The 2500:1 ratio is so much brighter I couldn't believe it.

Regarding the extended warranty? Definitely get it. I had a 56" Toshiba Theater Wide rear projection that I had purchased the 5 year warranty on. With 6 months to go the TV fried. Burnt all 3 picture tubes and the main circuit board was going to need to be rebuilt. The warranty company paid us the $1500 that the repair was going to cost then I went back to Magnolia HiFi where I purchased it and they gave us $1300 of the cost of the new Samsung. Ended up paying $2100 for the new set that retails for $4899, and yes, we did pay an addtional $400 for the extended warranty so it was $2500 out of pocket.

Raheel

Warranty is worth it, We had a 36 inch Sony we bought years back, like 4 years later it, started having these spots, we renewed our warranty Called them month later and he used some magnetic stuff to make the spots go away, it didnt work so I called them up, and they told us if it doesnt fix the first time, they will just give us store credit on the current price of the TV, we got the TV for like $1500-1600 years back and it was selling for $999 now, so We payed $600 more and got another TV, basically Upgraded, gotta love warranties

is300eater

okay, so today, I drove all over town looking at TVs and when I got to Circuit City, they had the Samsung 50" DLP (4th gen. on pedistal) next to the Sony 50" Grand Wega LCD, and I... literally got my face inches away from each screen to compare pixels... and I, honestly can't tell the difference.... they were both impressive... I could, however... tell that the quality of the DLPs of the 3rd gen. were NOT as good...

Okay... so this is what it comes down to... I'm going to buy tomorrow (Monday, Labor Day)

Samsung DLP w/o extended warranty- $4317 or
Samsung DLP w/ 4 years extended warranty-$4717 or
Sony Grand Wega LCD 50" w/5 *years extended warranty- $3427


*from the Sony Store the 5 years (in home) warranty is only $180! Whereas all other stores are asking $400 for only 4 years.

I know the Samsung DLP is a kickass TV cause for one thing... the pedistal makes it look really cool... and it's the newest thing out there.... but I, seriously couldn't tell the difference myself... I did the same comparison again at Best Buy and both TVs and got the same results.

I would just hate it, if suppose I get the Sony and a few months down the road they come out with something better.... with the Samsung, it is the latest model. BUT if I go with the Sony, and save money... I can buy the HD reciever earlier.

Sorry to keep dragging this thread along... but by tomorrow night this time... I'll have had purchased a TV.

Tuetatesu

Did you see both TV's with text on the screen? If not I'd make sure you check it out. May help with your choice. Yes the image may look the same, but just wait until you see some text or scrolling movie credits on both.

Personally I'd go DLP. It's a proven technology, been around for years, and the screen won't burn in if you want to ever hook up a computer or gaming system.

is300eater

yes, I did... in fact... that's mainly what I did... I looked real closely when ever there were text, AND... ya know how they always show "Discovery HD"? I kept looking at that logo off to the lower right corner... Again, both were close... but I may still get the DLP... I'm meeting my buddy down at the store... he's gonna help me decide... though I can tell he's gonna lean more towards the Sony.

Tuetatesu

Ah, well good. At least you looked. If you can't see a difference then I guess you just need to pick the one you like. Perhaps the one with better controls or inputs. I know Samsung has not been really renown as Sony, but seriously consider that they are the leaders in HDTV tech in Japan and other countries.

Good luck!

is300eater

...wait, I'm not sure what that means... do you mean Sony or Samsung (the thing about "leaders", that is...)?

seattle dale

when i was at best buy the other day, dude was telling me a plasma will only last at the most 12 years. won't be getting one of those. about 5 yrs ago we bought a hitachi 60 x 60. we paid about 2,500.00. Now i'm getting the itch for the hd flatscreens They have some sweet t.v.'s out there now-a-days. But our tv still works great. almost wish it would blow up so i'd have to go get a new t.v. kinda wierd huh.

Tuetatesu

Samsung is better. What I meant was everyone knows Sony well... most think Samsung is cheap, but thats old school 70's era.

Krypton Ken

You can't go wrong with either the Sony or the Samsung.
So which one did you get? :thief:

Tuetatesu

Yeah, which one.

is300eater

Okay... so the winner is.....


























Samsung 50" DLP (the pedistal one) Will be delivered Saturaday... I can't wait!!

is300eater

BUT it might be earlier though... cause I was driving home... and just happen to stop by Circuit City and turns out... it's cheaper there by $200!!!! So, tomorrow... I'm going back to Best Buy and if they won't match it... I'm just gonna return it (something I don't even have yet), and go straight to Circuit City and buy it there... I talked to them earlier tonight, and their delivering days are more open then Best Buy's so, if I end up buying the TV from C.C.... then I may even get it sooner than Saturday!!!

is300eater

BTW, is Samsung a Korean based company? Or Japanese... cause the name sounds more Korean (to anyway).

Tuetatesu

Samsung is a Korean electronics manufacturer. They are doing pretty good eh? I hope you like your new TV. What did your friend think of the TV's? How did you come to the conclusion to get the Samsung DLP? You odviously put a lot of thought and research in to this decision. Might help others with picking one.

I hope to get one soon.

seattle dale

wait before you buy, checkout video only. if you have those stores in your area that is. They usually have the best prices by far.

Tuetatesu

Video Only is the best! but I don't think Video Only is in Cali.

I used to live in Seattle and have purchased items from them.

is300eater

I think I got a pretty good deal... it's retail for $4200 and it was on sale at Circuit City for $3780 which is a saving of $420 off, pretty good for a TV that just came out about a month ago.. or less.