Samsung 61" DLP RPTV (1 Viewer)

[Gordon Groff]

Has anyone actually seen the 61"'er? I was VERY impressed with a 43" I saw set up at Tweeters. It blew away all the CRT-based RPTV's that were on display there(IMHO). Do DLP RPTV's have any of the DLP hazards like rainbows, eye fatigue, and headaches as reported on some DLP projection systems?

Gordon

 

[Jack Briggs]

Those problems seem to be reduced with each generation of DLP engines. The consensus is that if any technology stands a chance of outperforming tried-and-true CRTs, it's DLP. At this time, the best DLP projectors still can't match CRT's superior performance with rich black levels. That day may be drawing to a close, however.

 

[Gordon Groff]

Those problems seem to be reduced with each generation of DLP engines. The consensus is that if any technology stands a chance of outperforming tried-and-true CRTs, it's DLP. At this time, the best DLP projectors still can't match CRT's superior performance with rich black levels. That day may be drawing to a close, however.

Thanks, Jack!
To my inexperienced eye, the Samsung DLP (it was 50", not 43") was far beyond all the CRT RPTV's set up at Tweeters. It appeared (to me) as good as a high-end plasma unit. The CRT's were "smoother", but not nearly as sharp or as "deep" an image, with both on the same source. Maybe with a good calibration by a pro they would be.

My wife and I saw no rainbow or other DLP artifacts, but did experience the eyestrain after watching for a while as I posted elsewhere. I'm hoping it's something our eyes would adjust to, 'cause I loved the image!