HDTV gaming

In article >, "Larry" > wrote:
>That's one of the LCOS rear-projections, right?
>
>Just wanted to clarify. It's a different technology than what people
>typically think of when they hear "LCD". It's not actually an LCD screen.
>
>I hear they are pretty good.

Referring to the Panasonic? Panasonic doesn't make LCOS (Liquid
Crystal On Silicon). They make DLP, LCD and Plasma. LCOS makers
include Sony, JVC (and Syntax-Brilian?). It is reflective vs LCD's
transmissive. One of the resulting benefits is potential for darker
darks. Sony's SXRD (their trade term for LCOS) line get very high
ratings. Caveat: do a search on "green blob".

Best bet is to go and look at the pictures for yourself, but even
then be skeptical as a lot depends on how the TV's are set up in the
showroom. Me, I find that the rear-projections look more film-like
in nature. Whereas the direct-view flat panel LCD's and plasmas
look a lot punchier and more TV-like, especially the latter as they
also use phosphors. So, it in part depends on what you prefer in a
picture.

Very confusing, I know.

What confused me is he mentioned the lamp is replaceable. That is very
unusual for a true LCD type display panel.

It would be the first I've heard of in many years.

-Larry


"Dave" > wrote in message
...
> In article >, "Larry" >
> wrote:
>>That's one of the LCOS rear-projections, right?
>>
>>Just wanted to clarify. It's a different technology than what people
>>typically think of when they hear "LCD". It's not actually an LCD screen.
>>
>>I hear they are pretty good.
>
> Referring to the Panasonic? Panasonic doesn't make LCOS (Liquid
> Crystal On Silicon). They make DLP, LCD and Plasma. LCOS makers
> include Sony, JVC (and Syntax-Brilian?). It is reflective vs LCD's
> transmissive. One of the resulting benefits is potential for darker
> darks. Sony's SXRD (their trade term for LCOS) line get very high
> ratings. Caveat: do a search on "green blob".
>
> Best bet is to go and look at the pictures for yourself, but even
> then be skeptical as a lot depends on how the TV's are set up in the
> showroom. Me, I find that the rear-projections look more film-like
> in nature. Whereas the direct-view flat panel LCD's and plasmas
> look a lot punchier and more TV-like, especially the latter as they
> also use phosphors. So, it in part depends on what you prefer in a
> picture.
>
> Very confusing, I know.

Yes it is an LCD rear Projection. Has 1 lamp that is consumer replaceable.
Here is a link on it:
http://products.howstuffworks.com/pa...-tv-review.htm

I have had it over a year and with the Comcast HD/DVR box, it has a
tremendous picture. I saw this along side Samsung and Sony DLP's of the day,
and this picture was clearly the best. Money was no object at the time. I
merely wanted what looked the best and brightest. As stated earlier, all the
plasmas had glare in the showrooms due to their glass screens and that
concerned me.


"Larry" > wrote in message
news
> That's one of the LCOS rear-projections, right?
>
> Just wanted to clarify. It's a different technology than what people
> typically think of when they hear "LCD". It's not actually an LCD screen.
>
> I hear they are pretty good.
>
> -Larry
>
> "Lancelot" > wrote in message
> . ..
>> One of the big things I noticed when I purchased my set about a year ago
>> was that the Plasma has a glass type screen and there was quite a bit of
>> glare. I ended up with a Panasonic LCD 50" and it has been excellent so
>> far. The bulb is replaceable and although I took an extended warranty to
>> cover the bulb it still burns brightly. The best thing to do is go to
>> circuit city, best buy ect and just look at them until you find the one
>> that stands out.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Mitch_A" > wrote in message
>> t...
>>> Burn-in is now pretty much a non factor on most decent Plasma's and
>>> hasnt been for more than 2 years. DLP owners will ALWAYS point to
>>> burn-in and they are just perpetuating the DLP industry "company line".
>>> DLP was a cute interim technology but anyone that has had to spend
>>> hundreds replacing guns every couple of years knows the real deal behind
>>> DLP.
>>>
>>> Samsung and Sony recently announced a mfg partnership which should
>>> present us with 46" and 52" LCD's at a very low price in the very near
>>> future.
>>>
>>> Right now the only REALISTIC choice is Plasma, PERIOD. (can you say
>>> 6hrs a day for 27yrs?). That 50" Plasma Samsung is REALLY interesting
>>> for <$1500.
>>>
>>> Mitch
>>>
>>> "Larry" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>I don't agree with a lot in the comparisions, and find it technically
>>>>weak. But it's a good start.
>>>>
>>>> I spent the better part of 4 months looking at every technology in
>>>> person, in various stores, before I purchased. I went with DLP
>>>> because:
>>>>
>>>> 1. There is no issue with burn-in.
>>>> 2. The picture is simply gorgeous.
>>>> 3. There is no backlight to worry about. Yes, the lamp has to be
>>>> replaced every 5000 to 8000 hours, but it is a REPLACEABLE part. Try
>>>> getting an LCD backlight replaced. In my work, I have to have several
>>>> hundred Laptops repaired a year due to bad backlights (they are a
>>>> relatively high-failure item). Every one has required LCD replacement
>>>> at a very high cost.
>>>> 4. I liked the built-in stand design of the Samsung HLP-5085.
>>>>
>>>> Most HDTV's have to do image conversion. However, the writer of the
>>>> article seemed to only point to DLP as needing this. That is
>>>> incorrect.
>>>>
>>>> Don't get me wrong. I like LCD's. I have FIVE of them around me in my
>>>> office as I type this, including a 19" widescreen sony up on the wall
>>>> playing "House".
>>>>
>>>> After much research and personal visits to see them, I just prefer DLP
>>>> for my living room.
>>>>
>>>> -Larry
>>>>
>>>> "RAID!!!" > wrote in message
>>>> .. .
>>>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Ok, so I was right afterall

-Larry

"Lancelot" > wrote in message
...
> Yes it is an LCD rear Projection. Has 1 lamp that is consumer replaceable.
> Here is a link on it:
> http://products.howstuffworks.com/pa...-tv-review.htm
>
> I have had it over a year and with the Comcast HD/DVR box, it has a
> tremendous picture. I saw this along side Samsung and Sony DLP's of the
> day, and this picture was clearly the best. Money was no object at the
> time. I merely wanted what looked the best and brightest. As stated
> earlier, all the plasmas had glare in the showrooms due to their glass
> screens and that concerned me.
>
>
> "Larry" > wrote in message
> news
>> That's one of the LCOS rear-projections, right?
>>
>> Just wanted to clarify. It's a different technology than what people
>> typically think of when they hear "LCD". It's not actually an LCD
>> screen.
>>
>> I hear they are pretty good.
>>
>> -Larry
>>
>> "Lancelot" > wrote in message
>> . ..
>>> One of the big things I noticed when I purchased my set about a year ago
>>> was that the Plasma has a glass type screen and there was quite a bit of
>>> glare. I ended up with a Panasonic LCD 50" and it has been excellent so
>>> far. The bulb is replaceable and although I took an extended warranty to
>>> cover the bulb it still burns brightly. The best thing to do is go to
>>> circuit city, best buy ect and just look at them until you find the one
>>> that stands out.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Mitch_A" > wrote in message
>>> t...
>>>> Burn-in is now pretty much a non factor on most decent Plasma's and
>>>> hasnt been for more than 2 years. DLP owners will ALWAYS point to
>>>> burn-in and they are just perpetuating the DLP industry "company line".
>>>> DLP was a cute interim technology but anyone that has had to spend
>>>> hundreds replacing guns every couple of years knows the real deal
>>>> behind DLP.
>>>>
>>>> Samsung and Sony recently announced a mfg partnership which should
>>>> present us with 46" and 52" LCD's at a very low price in the very near
>>>> future.
>>>>
>>>> Right now the only REALISTIC choice is Plasma, PERIOD. (can you say
>>>> 6hrs a day for 27yrs?). That 50" Plasma Samsung is REALLY interesting
>>>> for <$1500.
>>>>
>>>> Mitch
>>>>
>>>> "Larry" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>>I don't agree with a lot in the comparisions, and find it technically
>>>>>weak. But it's a good start.
>>>>>
>>>>> I spent the better part of 4 months looking at every technology in
>>>>> person, in various stores, before I purchased. I went with DLP
>>>>> because:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. There is no issue with burn-in.
>>>>> 2. The picture is simply gorgeous.
>>>>> 3. There is no backlight to worry about. Yes, the lamp has to be
>>>>> replaced every 5000 to 8000 hours, but it is a REPLACEABLE part. Try
>>>>> getting an LCD backlight replaced. In my work, I have to have several
>>>>> hundred Laptops repaired a year due to bad backlights (they are a
>>>>> relatively high-failure item). Every one has required LCD replacement
>>>>> at a very high cost.
>>>>> 4. I liked the built-in stand design of the Samsung HLP-5085.
>>>>>
>>>>> Most HDTV's have to do image conversion. However, the writer of the
>>>>> article seemed to only point to DLP as needing this. That is
>>>>> incorrect.
>>>>>
>>>>> Don't get me wrong. I like LCD's. I have FIVE of them around me in
>>>>> my office as I type this, including a 19" widescreen sony up on the
>>>>> wall playing "House".
>>>>>
>>>>> After much research and personal visits to see them, I just prefer DLP
>>>>> for my living room.
>>>>>
>>>>> -Larry
>>>>>
>>>>> "RAID!!!" > wrote in message
>>>>> .. .
>>>>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

If you want to have some real fun with this set, split the screen and run
GPL Monaco on 1 half while watching Monaco live on the other. Brilliant!




"Larry" > wrote in message
...
> Ok, so I was right afterall
>
> -Larry
>
> "Lancelot" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Yes it is an LCD rear Projection. Has 1 lamp that is consumer
>> replaceable. Here is a link on it:
>> http://products.howstuffworks.com/pa...-tv-review.htm
>>
>> I have had it over a year and with the Comcast HD/DVR box, it has a
>> tremendous picture. I saw this along side Samsung and Sony DLP's of the
>> day, and this picture was clearly the best. Money was no object at the
>> time. I merely wanted what looked the best and brightest. As stated
>> earlier, all the plasmas had glare in the showrooms due to their glass
>> screens and that concerned me.
>>
>>
>> "Larry" > wrote in message
>> news
>>> That's one of the LCOS rear-projections, right?
>>>
>>> Just wanted to clarify. It's a different technology than what people
>>> typically think of when they hear "LCD". It's not actually an LCD
>>> screen.
>>>
>>> I hear they are pretty good.
>>>
>>> -Larry
>>>
>>> "Lancelot" > wrote in message
>>> . ..
>>>> One of the big things I noticed when I purchased my set about a year
>>>> ago was that the Plasma has a glass type screen and there was quite a
>>>> bit of glare. I ended up with a Panasonic LCD 50" and it has been
>>>> excellent so far. The bulb is replaceable and although I took an
>>>> extended warranty to cover the bulb it still burns brightly. The best
>>>> thing to do is go to circuit city, best buy ect and just look at them
>>>> until you find the one that stands out.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Mitch_A" > wrote in message
>>>> t...
>>>>> Burn-in is now pretty much a non factor on most decent Plasma's and
>>>>> hasnt been for more than 2 years. DLP owners will ALWAYS point to
>>>>> burn-in and they are just perpetuating the DLP industry "company
>>>>> line". DLP was a cute interim technology but anyone that has had to
>>>>> spend hundreds replacing guns every couple of years knows the real
>>>>> deal behind DLP.
>>>>>
>>>>> Samsung and Sony recently announced a mfg partnership which should
>>>>> present us with 46" and 52" LCD's at a very low price in the very near
>>>>> future.
>>>>>
>>>>> Right now the only REALISTIC choice is Plasma, PERIOD. (can you say
>>>>> 6hrs a day for 27yrs?). That 50" Plasma Samsung is REALLY interesting
>>>>> for <$1500.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mitch
>>>>>
>>>>> "Larry" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>>I don't agree with a lot in the comparisions, and find it technically
>>>>>>weak. But it's a good start.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I spent the better part of 4 months looking at every technology in
>>>>>> person, in various stores, before I purchased. I went with DLP
>>>>>> because:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1. There is no issue with burn-in.
>>>>>> 2. The picture is simply gorgeous.
>>>>>> 3. There is no backlight to worry about. Yes, the lamp has to be
>>>>>> replaced every 5000 to 8000 hours, but it is a REPLACEABLE part. Try
>>>>>> getting an LCD backlight replaced. In my work, I have to have
>>>>>> several hundred Laptops repaired a year due to bad backlights (they
>>>>>> are a relatively high-failure item). Every one has required LCD
>>>>>> replacement at a very high cost.
>>>>>> 4. I liked the built-in stand design of the Samsung HLP-5085.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Most HDTV's have to do image conversion. However, the writer of the
>>>>>> article seemed to only point to DLP as needing this. That is
>>>>>> incorrect.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Don't get me wrong. I like LCD's. I have FIVE of them around me in
>>>>>> my office as I type this, including a 19" widescreen sony up on the
>>>>>> wall playing "House".
>>>>>>
>>>>>> After much research and personal visits to see them, I just prefer
>>>>>> DLP for my living room.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -Larry
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "RAID!!!" > wrote in message
>>>>>> .. .
>>>>>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
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