BGOL: Whats the difference between a DLP and LCD/Plasma tv?
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LCD (liquid crystal display) projectors usually contain three separate LCD glass panels, one each for red, green, and blue components of the image signal being fed into the projector. As light passes through the LCD panels, individual pixels ("picture elements") can be opened to allow light to pass or closed to block the light, as if each little pixel were fitted with a Venetian blind. This activity modulates the light and produces the image that is projected onto the screen.
DLP ("Digital Light Processing") is a proprietary technology developed by Texas Instruments. It works quite differently than LCD. Instead of having glass panels through which light is passed, the DLP chip is a reflective surface made up of thousands of tiny mirrors. Each mirror represents a single pixel.
DLP ("Digital Light Processing") is a proprietary technology developed by Texas Instruments. It works quite differently than LCD. Instead of having glass panels through which light is passed, the DLP chip is a reflective surface made up of thousands of tiny mirrors. Each mirror represents a single pixel.
Alex.... do a search on Amazon.com... people have written full reports on this. I was looking at some myself.... but they are expensive as hell down here... like double the price of the flat screens in the U.S. and began looking online.
But do a search on Amazon.com... users make those review pages.. like I read a good one called LCDs vs Plasma when i was looking for a flat screen...and they broke that shit down...
I got a DLP and love it, Beyond the technical talk. In the real world just go with the one that gives you the best picture for your buck (usually DLP). A lot of people will tell you how one will burn out over a ridiculous amount of time but who keeps a TV for 5-6 years anyway?
what the fuck does this mean
basically the difference is the way that light is projected on the screen...
the MAJOR difference is that LCD screens have a BLURRED effect at times...and you have to sit IN FRONT of the screen to see it properly (may look black or dark from the side)
DLP screens use MIRRORS to BLEND the light... better picture
LCD TVs also have a slightly shorter lifespan than DLPs, with only 45,000 to 60,000 hours compared to 75,000 hours or more.
ALEX,
i'm talking abour reviews like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/R98EPRRFWP/?tag=vp314-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/R2VPLE6GWX/?tag=vp314-20
i'm talking abour reviews like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/R98EPRRFWP/?tag=vp314-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/R2VPLE6GWX/?tag=vp314-20
My piece of shit tv is 17.5 years old.
My clippers are 17 years and 0.75 year.
Lol. Me.
what the fuck does this mean
Actually thats a very good explanation. If you have an old QUARTZ LCD watch or calculator take it a part or break the glass. You will find 2 or 3 pieces of glasses with ink in the middle.
My piece of shit tv is 17.5 years old.
My clippers are 17 years and 0.75 year.
Lol. Me.
DAMN, and here i thought my VCR was old as shit...had it since 96
DLP's are projection tv's. The bigger the tv, the deeper (thickness)it gets.
DLP: Like LCD RPTVs, DLP sets are much thinner than CRT rear-projection televisions, measuring around 15 inches deep (compared to CRT technology's 24 inches), although TVs with the largest screens are typically deeper. Experts say that big-screen DLP rear-projection sets come close to CRT projection TVs in terms of producing deep and detailed black levels, and DLP TVs don't require any calibration maintenance. DLP projection TVs are all widescreen HDTVs. Some have a resolution of 1280 X 720 (called 720p), though most of the latest models have higher resolutions of 1920 X 1080 (called 1080p).
DLP projection TVs shoot light through a spinning color wheel onto nearly a million tiny mirrors, which in turn flash the color on the screen to produce an image. There are two inherent issues with this big-screen technology. A 'rainbow effect' occurs when the eye registers too much of one color, which causes some viewers to see a brief flash of solid color. Interestingly, however, not everyone will notice the rainbow effect -- many people's eyes don't even register this phenomenon. DLP projection TVs have a user-replaceable bulb (*est. $200 to $300) that needs to be changed every 6,000 to 8,000 hours.
There's also a new breed of DLP rear-projection sets that use LEDs instead of a bulb. The advantage of this change is that it eliminates both the rainbow effect and bulb-life issues. However, the first LED DLP to reach the market -- the Samsung HL-S5679W (*est. $1,650) -- has not fared particularly well in reviews, with most saying that it doesn't quite measure up to the best LCoS or conventional DLP RPTVs. Samsung has recently released its next generation of LED DLPs, the 61-inch Samsung HL-T6189S (*est. $3,200) and the 56-inch Samsung HL-T5689S (*est. $2,800) . However, we have yet to see any professional feedback on those RPTVs
DLP: Like LCD RPTVs, DLP sets are much thinner than CRT rear-projection televisions, measuring around 15 inches deep (compared to CRT technology's 24 inches), although TVs with the largest screens are typically deeper. Experts say that big-screen DLP rear-projection sets come close to CRT projection TVs in terms of producing deep and detailed black levels, and DLP TVs don't require any calibration maintenance. DLP projection TVs are all widescreen HDTVs. Some have a resolution of 1280 X 720 (called 720p), though most of the latest models have higher resolutions of 1920 X 1080 (called 1080p).
DLP projection TVs shoot light through a spinning color wheel onto nearly a million tiny mirrors, which in turn flash the color on the screen to produce an image. There are two inherent issues with this big-screen technology. A 'rainbow effect' occurs when the eye registers too much of one color, which causes some viewers to see a brief flash of solid color. Interestingly, however, not everyone will notice the rainbow effect -- many people's eyes don't even register this phenomenon. DLP projection TVs have a user-replaceable bulb (*est. $200 to $300) that needs to be changed every 6,000 to 8,000 hours.
There's also a new breed of DLP rear-projection sets that use LEDs instead of a bulb. The advantage of this change is that it eliminates both the rainbow effect and bulb-life issues. However, the first LED DLP to reach the market -- the Samsung HL-S5679W (*est. $1,650) -- has not fared particularly well in reviews, with most saying that it doesn't quite measure up to the best LCoS or conventional DLP RPTVs. Samsung has recently released its next generation of LED DLPs, the 61-inch Samsung HL-T6189S (*est. $3,200) and the 56-inch Samsung HL-T5689S (*est. $2,800) . However, we have yet to see any professional feedback on those RPTVs
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Well basically Dlp is a projection tv, LCD is the same monitor that u have on ur computer monitor and the plasma is filled with gases just doesn't last as long. Lcd shows good mostly up to 46inches projection, well it is what it is... still not a bad tv, but plasma is the best of the best as far as I am concerned! It last usually about 6-7 years as of now. But most of all HDTV is totally different...
If you get a DLP make sure you know where to get a replacement bulb from order them shits now if you can as for quality all of the TVs have pros and cons
Plasmas run hot higher electric bill they used to burn in the screen not so much any more produce better blacks then all tvs which is important you'll understand why when you get your tv hooked up
LCDS are expensive but price is coming down and they are lasting longer than ever before quality is high.
DLP's used to have the worst picture out of the bunch but are the cheapest
here is a good run down I ended up getting a rear projection lcd and I'm happy it really comes down to where you are planning to watch tv not so much the tv.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10166_7-6213889-1.html
I ran into the same issue a months ago looking for a new tv. I researched LCD, DLP and Plasma. For the money, you cant beat a DLP TV. I got a Hitachi 55" DLP rear projection Ultravision TV and it looks just as good as a LCD Tv or even better. Plasma generate too much heat, suck uo too much electricity and are heavy for mounting. If you mostly watch digital cable, DirectTV etc...you will be straight with either technology. HDTV and DVDs look incredible on DLP/LCD. The prices for plasma tv are still high but are steadily droppin. Only issue you may run into with DLP is with progressive scan DVDs cause most DLP cant handle the rapid rate of the picture, but for an average issuer you straight.
Don't forget: if you watch sports, the LCDs are prone to pixilation of high-speed action. All in all, PLASMA is your best bet. Only downside to plasma is the reflections in a bright room and manufacturers have addressed that. Forget the burn in. Most plasmas will go 50,000 hours. That's like 20 years @ 40 hours a week. My math may be wrong 'cause I'm doin' this from memory, but you get the picture (no pun intended).
Newer LCS's have a much better response time. When someone buys an LCD tv, they should always check what the response time is. It should be at least 4ms or lower.
this is what I have and love it. I have my sectional right in front of it so DLP is not for me in this particular room. Plasma had the glass screen with the glare plus the short lifespan. HD is absolutely lovely on it and the contrast and colors are flawless:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OE02G4/?tag=vp314-20
like someone said trust your own eyes. I have a buddy that has a DLP and it just
doesnt suit my eyes.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OE02G4/?tag=vp314-20
like someone said trust your own eyes. I have a buddy that has a DLP and it just
doesnt suit my eyes.
Is DLP more expensive.
I was just reading on CNET about Vizio's 52" that is going for about 2G at Costco.
I was just reading on CNET about Vizio's 52" that is going for about 2G at Costco.
nah baby, DLP is cheaper than the others
Cheapest= Plasma
But according to numerous BGOL posts, you don't wanna fucks with that.
You can find a decent LCD 32 inch for $500-600 now, the high end (like Sony Bravia) are still gonna cost over a G
DLP is easily the most expensive.
But according to numerous BGOL posts, you don't wanna fucks with that.
You can find a decent LCD 32 inch for $500-600 now, the high end (like Sony Bravia) are still gonna cost over a G
DLP is easily the most expensive.
dlp is the cheapest bruh
what the fuck does this mean
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