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Marilyn · 02-23-2009, 07:41 PM

We just bought (end of Dec.) a new Samsung LED DLP TV to replace our 2005 Sony Wega LCD rear projection that had a light engine failure ($1,400 to $1,800 to fix). Hubby did a lot of research, and it was significantly lower in cost than plasma. It has no bulb to burn out like some do. It has a 5 year warranty ($75.00 extra). We got a 67" for $1,800. It is much more energy efficient than the plasma TV's, doesn't get as hot. The heating up of the plasma TV's uses energy then you have the energy needed to cool the room down. DLP has an expected life of 16 years, over 10,000 hours, comparable to the old tube TV's. DLP technology has been around for quite a while, developed by Texas Instruments. It is being phased out by many of the manufacturers, so the guys at places like Bestbuy are not pushing it anymore. The LED is new technology, and this TV is a combination of both. The LED feature replaces the bulb that was the most frequently replaced component in DLP TV's of the past.

It normally listed for $2,400, but was on sale. They carry them at Bestbuy, but we purchased ours online from Abe's of Maine and got free shipping and no sales tax.

The picture quality and clarity are truely amazing!!!! It's very close to a plasma (we were comparing it to a Pioneer plasma) for a much lower purchase price, and lower cost to operate. The biggest drawback is that the sound while not bad, is not the best without a surround sound system, but I'm not sure any of the newer thinner TV's have great speakers on them. I do run the Wii through the TV speakers, and it sounds okay.

Several manufacturers make the DLP's. Sony is phasing them out replacing them with plasmas. We looked at the Mitsubishi DLP, but I just didn't think it had as good a picture as the Samsung. The MItsubishi looked a little grainy.

Be sure you get 1080p. It makes a difference in the clarity of the picture.

Hope this has been of some help. After our experience with the Sony Wega lasting only 3 years, we wanted the best bang for our buck that will last & the Samsung LED DLP seemed to us to be the best option.

Here's a link to the one we have: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...HL67A750A1FXZA

The LCD TV's have a very nice picture for the price, but if you go with one of these, do the research to find out how they hold up. Good luck in your quest!!!!

02-23-2009, 07:41 PM	#25
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	We just bought (end of Dec.) a new Samsung LED DLP TV to replace our 2005 Sony Wega LCD rear projection that had a light engine failure ($1,400 to $1,800 to fix). Hubby did a lot of research, and it was significantly lower in cost than plasma. It has no bulb to burn out like some do. It has a 5 year warranty ($75.00 extra). We got a 67" for $1,800. It is much more energy efficient than the plasma TV's, doesn't get as hot. The heating up of the plasma TV's uses energy then you have the energy needed to cool the room down. DLP has an expected life of 16 years, over 10,000 hours, comparable to the old tube TV's. DLP technology has been around for quite a while, developed by Texas Instruments. It is being phased out by many of the manufacturers, so the guys at places like Bestbuy are not pushing it anymore. The LED is new technology, and this TV is a combination of both. The LED feature replaces the bulb that was the most frequently replaced component in DLP TV's of the past. It normally listed for $2,400, but was on sale. They carry them at Bestbuy, but we purchased ours online from Abe's of Maine and got free shipping and no sales tax. The picture quality and clarity are truely amazing!!!! It's very close to a plasma (we were comparing it to a Pioneer plasma) for a much lower purchase price, and lower cost to operate. The biggest drawback is that the sound while not bad, is not the best without a surround sound system, but I'm not sure any of the newer thinner TV's have great speakers on them. I do run the Wii through the TV speakers, and it sounds okay. Several manufacturers make the DLP's. Sony is phasing them out replacing them with plasmas. We looked at the Mitsubishi DLP, but I just didn't think it had as good a picture as the Samsung. The MItsubishi looked a little grainy. Be sure you get 1080p. It makes a difference in the clarity of the picture. Hope this has been of some help. After our experience with the Sony Wega lasting only 3 years, we wanted the best bang for our buck that will last & the Samsung LED DLP seemed to us to be the best option. Here's a link to the one we have: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...HL67A750A1FXZA The LCD TV's have a very nice picture for the price, but if you go with one of these, do the research to find out how they hold up. Good luck in your quest!!!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32 Last edited by Marilyn; 02-23-2009 at 07:43 PM.