I need some info on television's....DLP, WEGA, Plasma and LCD?

Question

We are planning to buy a new 50" HDTV television. I would like to know what the differences are between DLP, WEGA, Plasma and LCD. I am really unsure at this point what to buy....any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Wega isnt a technology, just a model line. DLP will get you a bigger screen for the money, and in my opinion some of the best pictures Ive seen. Plasma and LCD are for if you want to hang your TV on the wall, or some untraditional position. PLasma is cheaper than a same size lcd, but plasmas dont go below 40 inches. LCD come in a large array of sizes, but become expensive after about 40". As far as any tv looking better, LCD have a bighter picture and a long lifespan, but suffer when watching sports or fast motion. Plasma is better for motion and can have a limited lifespan(8 - 10 yr). DLP uses a color wheel for picture and can be seen while watching.

Answer 2

LCD flat panel does not yet come in 50" size for consumer market. So you must go for either plasma or projection. Projection TVs use either DLP or LCD technology. WEGA is Sony's Brand for their high-end TV sets.

At present, DLP provides higher brightness and more contrast than most LCD. An exception is the Sony SXRD, which can match DLP contrast and black levels. You have to be wary of the "rainbow effect" in DLP displays: before buying a DLP TV, look at a picture with bright areas and scan your eyes across the screen. If you see a trail of colors, you can see the "rainbow" and you may want to avoid this set. Many people (including me) cannot see these, but some can. For all sets, check off-center viewing of the screen. Both LCD projectors and DLP projectors are available in "1080p" resolution (they display 1920x1080 pixels on the screen). However, only the Sony SXRD is true 1080p; the DLP sets simulate this resolution with a tecnique called "wobulation". See

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/wobulation...

These DLP sets do provide a high resolution picture that is a little "softer" than the LCD units, but some people find that preferable (more "film like").

You should go look at the set and decide what you like better. I would strongly recommend the Sony SXRD.