[TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
- From: "Jeff Farnsworth" <jlfonz@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 07:44:22 -0600
I've probably replaced more lcd engines than dlp's. Color blotches on lcd's
can come on any color---black is rarely affected---normally see red or
green blotches. Shows up more often for people that are winter sports fans.
TV Doctor
Avalon, Wi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Damon" <damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 6:14 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
> I think the other way.....DLPs and the noisy color wheel, compared to
spots
> of dust only seen in the show-to-commercial blackout?? I don't care about
> the blackout, besides a can of air and a brush to maintain it are
> cheaper....
>
> But the DLP's color quality is better....resolution slightly higher, it's
> just that motor is one more thing to fail.
>
> Damon Brunger
> Telrad Electronics
> Fort Wayne IN
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wayne Vanaman" <Wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 8:21 AM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
>
>
> > The Sony LCDs do not have a sealed LCD assy, dust can and does get into
> > the LCD panel area, and creates blotches on the screen. Sometimes you
> > can blow it out with low pressure are, and sometimes you can't. The
> > solution then is to replace the optical block, about $2000.
> >
> > For me, Sony LCDs are disqualified for that reason alone.
> >
> > Personally I like the picture from the DLP better than the LCD.
> > I have an RCA P61310 myself, and am happy with that. I gave my mother a
> > 51" Sony 4x3 HD set that I fixed up. I would like to see those two
> > together.
> >
> > I went into a Best Buy store the other day, and was surprised how easily
> > I could tell the difference between the LCDs, DLPs, 480 and 720 plasmas.
> > 480 is just no good.
> >
> > Wayne Vanaman
> > Omega Electronics
> > 6904 W Fairfield Dr
> > Pensacola, Fl. 32506-3310
> >
> > Wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > WWW.PensacolaTVRepair.Com
> >
> > 850-456-5995 voice
> > 850-458-6369 fax
> >
> >
> > Damon wrote:
> > > Can you get PARTS for the light engine? Or just the engine...
> > > Also, what do you guys know about...Mitsubishi DLPs, Haven't seen
one,
> > > haven't serviced one.
> > > Same with Hitachi.
> > > I've done Sony, Samsung, and RCA......Samsung wins the DLP category,
and
> > > Sony, just by name alone (not) wins overall.....actually it wins by
it's
> > > technology/reliability. I had a few Sonys when they first came out,
but
> > > their improvements seem to be making them more reliable now....
> > >
> > > Damon Brunger
> > > Telrad Electronics
> > > Fort Wayne IN
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Jeff Farnsworth" <jlfonz@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 12:14 AM
> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >>Panasonic DLP's---if you need a light engine--it includes the whole
> bottom
> > >>of the tv. The only thing that stays is the upper cabinent with the
> > >>speakers, and the little front grille. Really easy to replace--I'm
not
> > >
> > > sure
> > >
> > >>what the cost would be out of warranty though.
> > >>
> > >>TV Doctor
> > >>Avalon, Wi
> > >>----- Original Message -----
> > >>From: "Damon" <damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >>Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 8:42 PM
> > >>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>>I'm not a big fan of the RCA Scenium DLP, because if you have a color
> > >>
> > >>wheel
> > >>
> > >>>failure....you gotta buy the whole light engine...$2700!
> > >>>Samsung DLPs you can buy the color wheel....$160.00 I think. Pretty
> darn
> > >>>good picture too. Panasonic's DLP seem to have better detail, but not
> by
> > >>>very much, I wonder if the price difference is worth it......
> > >>>
> > >>>And you just can't go wrong with a PTV with CRTs.....they'll last,
> their
> > >>>technology is tried and true and certainly cheaper.....overall I
think
> > >>
> > >>their
> > >>
> > >>>reliability will outshine the DLP's sharper image.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>Damon Brunger
> > >>>Telrad Electronics
> > >>>Fort Wayne IN
> > >>>----- Original Message -----
> > >>>From: "Electric Medic" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >>>Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 6:52 PM
> > >>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>>Hey Max: Business must be good, little slow here. $3000 for a TV,
wow.
> > >
> > > I
> > >
> > >>>>wouldn't, never have, never will. Plus, being a TV shop owner, I
> > >
> > > haven't
> > >
> > >>>>bought a TV in 15 years. That is one item that I refuse to buy new.
I
> > >>>
> > >>>always
> > >>>
> > >>>>fix one for my family when we need one and end up having to fix one
> > >
> > > for
> > >
> > >>>>parents, friends, friends of friends and parents of friends. I think
> > >>>>everyone that is close to us has a used TV from us. I personally
like
> > >>
> > >>the
> > >>
> > >>>>old PTK195 RCA's. Can't beat them. We have a 60" and a 53". When
they
> > >>>
> > >>>break,
> > >>>
> > >>>>easy and familiar to fix. I will check out the 61" HDTV RCA
> > >
> > > Projection
> > >
> > >>or
> > >>
> > >>>A
> > >>>
> > >>>>RCA 61" Secium DLP when we acquire one.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Perry Bower
> > >>>>Electric Medic
> > >>>>"It's Cheaper to Keep Her"
> > >>>>http://www.electricmedic.com
> > >>>>3850 Washington Road Suite 4C
> > >>>>Martinez, Georgia 30907
> > >>>>Phone: 706-8MEDIC4 (863-3424)
> > >>>>Phone: 706-863-3474
> > >>>>Fax: 706-863-2316
> > >>>>mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>-----Original Message-----
> > >>>>From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >>>>[mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Bailes
> > >
> > > Electronics
> > >
> > >>>>Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 4:27 PM
> > >>>>To: techassit
> > >>>>Subject: [TechAssist] HDTV Projection & DLP
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>Hello,
> > >>>>
> > >>>>>I'm going to buy a new TV today. Wanted to get some opinions on
> > >
> > > which
> > >
> > >>>one
> > >>>
> > >>>>>everyone would purchase. I can get a 61" HDTV RCA Projection at
> > >>
> > >>1600.00
> > >>
> > >>>>>or A RCA 61" Secium DLP for 2999.00. Would like some opinions on
the
> > >>>>>relieablaity of the DLP's?
> > >>>>>Thanks
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Max
> > >>>>Bailes Electronics
> > >>>>Rt.4 Box 57-A
> > >>>>Hurricane,WV. 25526
> > >>>>304-562-7167
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>
> >
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