rec.autos.simulators

>> I bought a DLP 480p projector (yes I know it's not High Def), but it
>> was only $600 and the 92" screen was thrown in for free!

>> Even in standard def, the picture is great. Recommend you get a
>> projector if you have the space, but 1080i resolution might be
>> expensive.

>> A lot more bang for the buck.

> How are those projectors in daylight viewing? Don't they require a
> darkened
> room?

> 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

>>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

>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html

> 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.

>> 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

>>>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

>>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html

>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.

>>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.

> 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

>> 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.

>>> 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

>>>>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

>>>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html

> Yes it is an LCD rear Projection. Has 1 lamp that is consumer replaceable.
> Here is a link on it:
> http://products.howstuffworks.com/panasonic-pt-50lc14-50-inch-lcd-tv-...

> 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.

>> 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

>>> 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.

>>>> 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

>>>>>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

>>>>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html

> Ok, so I was right afterall :)

> -Larry

>> Yes it is an LCD rear Projection. Has 1 lamp that is consumer
>> replaceable. Here is a link on it:
>> http://products.howstuffworks.com/panasonic-pt-50lc14-50-inch-lcd-tv-...

>> 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.

>>> 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

>>>> 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.

>>>>> 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

>>>>>>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

>>>>>>> http://www.dlptvreview.com/dlptv/dlptelevision.html