# Anyone have a DLP TV? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 30, 2007, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837 "2007-01-30T19:21:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/21 "2007-01-31T08:56:07Z")
> [@JDMR2](#): > > truth, but doesnt have the 24-36 months no interest that the stores have, plus the “have it in your hands right away” factor I got it in 5 days, not a big deal. And I had the cash to pay for it. But it was $1699 at stores. I got it for $1399. Then it dropped in price $200 in the 30 days after purchase, so I got a credit back. Then I also found a $170 mail in rebate. So basically, my 46" only cost me just above $1000. Shop around. BTW, I love this tv. Amazing picture quality. HDMI, VGA in, USB. Etc Etc Etc… ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/22 "2007-01-31T09:27:52Z")
It’s the miiiirrrrrorrrs but seriously, go Sony or go Home 😃 Samsungs look really sweet but seems like they have issues down the road. I love my Sony :tup: edit: actually on a semi related note… when programming officially “switches” to HD (what 2009 is what they say?) is it switching to 1080i, or 1080p or does it not matter? ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/23 "2007-01-31T09:35:05Z")
> [@chino](#): > > It’s the miiiirrrrrorrrs > > but seriously, go Sony or go Home 😃 > > Samsungs look really sweet but seems like they have issues down the road. I love my Sony :tup: they both have issues. the sony is known for the 1 lcd taking a shit, the dlps eat bulbs. i would rather replace a bulb than an lcd. pay a little extra and get the 4 year warranty. they will send you the bulbs all day long, a much easier fix than swapping an lcd. not to mention that screen door effect is the suck. ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/24 "2007-01-31T09:37:02Z")
Amazon had a 4 year warranty that covers bulb replacements that I got for $119. This extended my warranty to 5 years. ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/25 "2007-01-31T09:38:18Z")
> [@chino](#): > > edit: actually on a semi related note… when programming officially “switches” to HD (what 2009 is what they say?) is it switching to 1080i, or 1080p or does it not matter? If I had to guess, I would say 1080i. That is the highest broadcast resolution that I have found so far. Thats just a guess though. ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/26 "2007-01-31T09:38:44Z")
> [@Zer0DazE](#): > > they both have issues. the sony is known for the 1 lcd taking a shit, the dlps eat bulbs. i would rather replace a bulb than an lcd. > > pay a little extra and get the 4 year warranty. they will send you the bulbs all day long, a much easier fix than swapping an lcd. > not to mention that screen door effect is the suck. good point, i guess with warranties it really doesn’t matter… i’ll keep the warranty on my tv until it’s replaced, they’re pretty cost effective it seems ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/27 "2007-01-31T09:39:54Z")
> [@JaysGreenLX](#): > > If I had to guess, I would say 1080i. That is the highest broadcast resolution that I have found so far. Thats just a guess though. that is also my assumption - however what exactly is the point of 1080p then ? Ps3? are HD-DVD’s 1080p or 1080i? ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/28 "2007-01-31T09:41:41Z")
We were supposed to have “switched” to digital and HD by now… it ain’t happening by 2009 either. ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/29 "2007-01-31T09:45:59Z")
> [@chino](#): > > that is also my assumption - however what exactly is the point of 1080p then ? Ps3? are HD-DVD’s 1080p or 1080i? I don’t know. I haven’t compared 720p to 1080p but I can barely tell a difference between 720p and 1080i. I’ve read that for gaming, you want 720p or 1080p because of the fast moving objects on the screen. For TV, I don’t think it matters. Thats why I wasn’t too anxious to opt for 1080p. [http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/digitaltv.html](http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/digitaltv.html) ---
**Author:** ![JDMR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmr2/32/7587_2.png) [@JDMR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMR2)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/30 "2007-01-31T09:47:01Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > I got it in 5 days, not a big deal. it is when the super bowl is in 4 days 😛 ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/31 "2007-01-31T10:04:29Z")
> [@JDMR2](#): > > it is when the super bowl is in 4 days 😛 I don’t have toworry about that 🙂 Procratinators :mamoru: ---
**Author:** ![TonyDanza](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@TonyDanza](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TonyDanza)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/32 "2007-01-31T12:00:44Z")
> [@walter](#): > > We were supposed to have “switched” to digital and HD by now… it ain’t happening by 2009 either. From what i remember the switch is it all has to be digital by 2008. That is why all tube TV’s must include a digital tuner. There is no date set for HD and that definitely wont be by 2009. There are only about 50 HD channels available right now. 1080P is still a ways away for programming to be broadcasted off of. Right now it’s here for PS3, blu-ray, HD-DVD. ---
**Author:** ![73ghia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/7/8baadc/32.png) [@73ghia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/73ghia)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/33 "2007-01-31T14:11:57Z")
Chino… Also as a note the only programming that will be fully switching will be Broadcast HD… The cable networks can wait as long as they want. Bikerfry… I wasn’t trying to start a pissing match… I was just saying… I saw rainbows, and I can never un-see them… I’d pick up an LCOS (JVC HDILA) vs a DLP. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/34 "2007-01-31T14:56:45Z")
> [@Zer0DazE](#): > > they both have issues. the sony is known for the 1 lcd taking a shit, the dlps eat bulbs. i would rather replace a bulb than an lcd. > > pay a little extra and get the 4 year warranty. they will send you the bulbs all day long, a much easier fix than swapping an lcd. > not to mention that screen door effect is the suck. :word: & :word: Easy trap door access FTW. Replace a bulb every 4-5 years… but who keeps a primary TV set the same for that long? ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/35 "2007-01-31T15:38:03Z")
It’s highly likely 1080P won’t reach broadcast for a VERY long times. Bandwidth is the biggest problem from what I’ve read. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/36 "2007-01-31T15:47:31Z")
> [@73ghia](#): > > Bikerfry… I wasn’t trying to start a pissing match… I was just saying… I saw rainbows, and I can never un-see them… No pissing match. 🙂 Hell I don’t know enough about TV’s to even unzip regarding them. I had just gotten an email no more than 5 minutes earlier from my uber-techie-nerd buddy about the TV he bought and I trust his opinion, so I figured I’d add it to the thread. Granted nobody else knows him so I suppose it added no real value… ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/37 "2007-01-31T16:08:46Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > Replace a bulb every 4-5 years… but who keeps a primary TV set the same for that long? 😢 My Sony hdtv is 4 years old now and still looks great. Don’t add more wood to the “I want a DLP” fire. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837/38 "2007-01-31T17:00:49Z")
I’m a bit wary of Sony. It always seems like your paying for the name more then anything else. Comparable technology at a much cheaper rate. My personal favorite TV brand is Hitachi. I own a Samsung and a Phillips though so who am I to say!! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-dlp-tv/23837.md?page=1)