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56"/57" DLP ?

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7/9/07 at 6:17pm
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Ok i have been reading through some posts but most seem to be about lcd or plasma..

i am trying to stay under 2k and have about 10 - 12' to my TV.. I use a PS3 for my blue ray and am a video game junkie as well..

I think i have narrowed down my choices to either

Toshiba 57HM167 or Samsung but i am unsure what the difference is between the HLT5687S or 5689S..

Any one have any opinions on either of these or any other suggestions and why? I am leaning he toshiba as of now ..

Thanks in advance
Dave
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7/9/07 at 6:29pm
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

I came across the following differences:

The -89S series has:

HDMI 1.3
USB 2.0
Bluetooth
PIP
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7/9/07 at 6:55pm
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

thanks for the reply and info..

still leaning the toshiba i guess.. I have had PIP on all my tvs and never used it... LOL

from what i have researched the .3 is in the audio compression and true hd audio adn the way that signal is processed i have my sound coming out of a rotel 1057 not the TV.. ill deal with optical there... unless i am wrong.. ?

dave
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7/9/07 at 11:53pm
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

I'm not sure if this may influence your decision, but Toshiba has discontinued manufacturing all RPTV's. You may have difficulties with future warranty issues if you choose the Toshiba.

http://www.eetimes.com/rss/showArtic...etimes_newsRSS
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7/12/07 at 7:01pm
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

ok i am still confused and open to suggestions..

i wanted to spend @1700 max the toshiba i mentioned above looks to be in short supply now i am leaning on the 65" version of it..

suggestions any one.. ?? I really want to stick with DLP as i am a 37 year old video game junkie..

thanks
dave
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7/12/07 at 9:50pm
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

greetings

Samsung has more tweakability ... but the Toshiba is more bang for the buck.

More memories on the Samsung ... so go that way ... unless you have no roomfor more money ... then Toshiba for the bang for buck.

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Michael @ The Laser Video Experience
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7/14/07 at 5:14am
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

not sure what you mean by "More memories on the Samsung " my cap is @ 2k

anyone have any thoughts on this one - Mitsubishi WD57734 i was looking for some reviews but can find any..

Thanks in advance

This decision is driving me NUTS !!!!!! LOLOL
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7/14/07 at 4:48pm
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

Greetings

More memories is a reference to professional calibration friendliness. YOu can customize it for different signal types ... better than the Toshiba.

On the Toshiba ... you can optimize the image to one source ... say your DVD .. then you cross your fingers and hope HD material is close ...

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Michael @ The Laser Video Experience
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7/14/07 at 5:07pm
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

well i found the Toshiba 57HM167 for 1400 at the local sears still in stock and couldnt say no....
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7/14/07 at 7:09pm
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

Congrats, David!

I just got home from Sears, where I discovered the 65HM167. Please post how you like the set when it's up and running.

"How wonderful it will be to have a leader unburdened by the twin horrors of knowledge and experience." -- Mr. Wick

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7/16/07 at 10:05am
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

turns out the sales associate told me they had the wrong model in stock it was the 56" i just went to pick it up and NOW NO TV.. back to my search..

and one have any reccomendations.. ?? 56/57"
specific models -- JVC / Mitsu / ??
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10/26/08 at 2:20pm
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Re: 56"/57" DLP ?

try the samsung hl-t5687. it is an amazing dlp.
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