[TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
- From: "Damon" <damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 00:11:19 -0500
Weird....we've had one LCD that way, a truckload of lamps of course on all
of them, and a van load of color wheels....wonder if Wisconsin has harsher
weather than Indiana, maybe harhers roads or maybe it's the Cheese head
crowd getting too brutal with their TVs eh?
Damon Brunger
Telrad Electronics
Fort Wayne IN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Farnsworth" <jlfonz@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 8:44 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
> 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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