Currently I have a 50' LCD HD projection style and it has a great picture but would like to go bigger without keeping the projection style and I would never buy a plasma, I know all the problems with those, but would like to know about the DLP.
2007-07-06 11:59:54 · 6 answers · asked by Stephanie is awesome!! 7 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
There are only 2 problems with DLP....one is the lamp and even LCDs have a LAMP....and the 2nd problem is the COLOR WHEEL motor....it can go bad....
NOW, You WANT DLP? Then there is a Grrrrrrrreat Solution!!
This year's DLPs from Mitsubishi have gotten rid of the COLOR WHEEL AND THE LAMP!!
Look for one of the LASER DLPs from Mitsubishi.....it will be so much MORE reliable.....
But it costs....and if you can wait...then wait for the prices to drop.....
You'll be happier in the long run getting the LASER DLP...
Samsung makes an LED Lamp too......but they aren't very bright in my opinion....
2007-07-06 12:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
DLP has a lamp that projects light through a color wheel. The advantage of DLP is the high contrast ratio.
The downside is the cost of the lamps and the fact the image is darker than what you see on a CRT, LCD or plasma display. Coming from LCD you MAY be a little shocked or disappointed. Also, some people are susceptible to what they call the "rainbow affect." In DLP there is a color wheel that spins to give your image color. This is suppose to blend well enough for your eye to not notice. However, this is not the case and some people will see the separated colors out of the corner of their eye or when they move their head from side to side. To some this is a bother to others they can't even see it and this all has to do with the person.
Take Care!
2007-07-06 19:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by Who Knows??? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DLPs are projection TVs. As noted by others, lamp life and the moving parts of the system are a weakness.
To me however, the biggest problem with DLPs is the viewing angle sensitivity. If you stand up or sit down, or move from side to side, the image quality changes significantly, at least on the DLPs I've seen.
The best LCDs do not have this problem. Many of them claim viewing angles of 178 degrees in both horizontal and vertical.
2007-07-06 20:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by link 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even though it was well-discussed by other forum members, the "rainbow" effect can be noticeably reduced by choosing at least a 4X speed color wheel. At this setting, less than 2% of the general viewing public can actually detect the "rainbow" effect. As for the replacement cost of lamps, which can be at considerable cost, one can extend the lamp life by shutting down the projector properly by first, turning off the lamp WHILE leaving on the main projection fan for at east 20 minutes. Then, turn off the whole unit using the main power switch.
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Good luck!
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2007-07-06 22:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The main issue with DLP is " The Rainbow Effect " , or when the eye registers too much of one color. This makes the picture look like you are watching a rainbow, or something quite artificial.
2007-07-07 13:46:52 · answer #5 · answered by The Count 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The TV contains a projection lamp, which will need to be replaced from time to time. They are costly, and take a lot of power.
2007-07-06 19:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋