Here is my new TV

[TVC15]

http://reviews.cnet.com/projection-tvs/sony-kdf-e50a10/4505-6484_7-31453800.html

While it's not perfect, may I remind you that I got it for 500 beans.  I have used the TV many times before for movies and gaming sessions, and it is probably the nicest television I have much experience with.

I know there's nicer TVs out there, but this fell into my lap.  Cheap.  Really, really cheap.

[Kyle]

congrats, TVC.
i'm looking forward to buy a samsung hdtv, i heard that they're the most powerful hdtvs.

[Mupepe]

that's a gorgeous tv, tvc. 

[bud]

aren't projection hdtv's supposed to be worse than lcd's, or is the other way around? the features are pretty nice for that price, though.

[Mupepe]

aren't projection hdtv's supposed to be worse than lcd's, or is the other way around? the features are pretty nice for that price, though.

depends on what bothers you most about the tv's. 

for example, the colors might not look so bold on a projection tv as they do on an lcd (this can be the opposite depending on brands, models etc.), but the lcd can't match the projection in black levels, size, price etc.

something good to remember about new tv's is that a lot of it is simply subjective to your taste. 

[MrAngryFace]

The "Worse" isnt that bad. My LCD > most in blacks so shup. Projections do appear to have less ghosting than straight up lcds

[Mupepe]

The "Worse" isnt that bad. My LCD > most in blacks so shup.

READING COMPREHENSION MAF

"this can be the opposite depending on brands, models etc."

[bud]

aren't projection hdtv's supposed to be worse than lcd's, or is the other way around? the features are pretty nice for that price, though.

depends on what bothers you most about the tv's. 

for example, the colors might not look so bold on a projection tv as they do on an lcd (this can be the opposite depending on brands, models etc.), but the lcd can't match the projection in black levels, size, price etc.

something good to remember about new tv's is that a lot of it is simply subjective to your taste. 

i just remember reading it somewhere. i haven't really compared both types.

mupepe, did you ever buy that $7000 (or something) 720p tv you made a thread about on gaf?

[Mupepe]

i changed my order eventually and got two 1080p tv's.  they were just slightly older models and slightly smaller.

   they are gorgeous.

[bud]

i changed my order eventually and got two 1080p tv's.  they were just slightly older models and slightly smaller.

   they are gorgeous.

nice. what did you pay for both?

[Mupepe]

i changed my order eventually and got two 1080p tv's.  they were just slightly older models and slightly smaller.

   they are gorgeous.

nice. what did you pay for both?

slightly over 8k with a receiver as well.

[Eel O'Brian]

White Man, do yourself a favor and go ahead and get an extra bulb/lamp for backup.  Those things can blink out without warning sometimes, and that way you won't have to wait for one to be delivered.

[Van Cruncheon]

I have the 60" version of that set; where do I get a backup bulb?

[Mupepe]

I have the 60" version of that set; where do I get a backup bulb?

i can show you how to use it as a taillight.

[DJ_Tet]

Sweet TV Special K 

What Hi Def sources do you have?

I might crack and get my 360 this weekend, my hdtv is getting lonely with just my Wii.

[T234]

Sweet TV Special K 

What Hi Def sources do you have?

I might crack and get my 360 this weekend, my hdtv is getting lonely with just my Wii.

LOGIC ERROR LINE 5

[DJ_Tet]

Well, of course I have plenty of HD cable but I haven't even watched a dvd on my plasma yet.

Apparently the xbox only outputs dvds at 480i, sucks.  Maybe my hacked xbox does better, I haven't picked up my component cables for it yet.

The only thing game related I've had on my tv so far is Prime 3, so yeah, a 360 would probably blow me away at this point.

[Mupepe]

hacked xbox's can upscale dvd's iirc

[T234]

Only to 720p, I believe.

[DJ_Tet]

hacked xbox's can upscale dvd's iirc

w00t


My tv is a 720p plasma, they should look fantastic.

How will dvds look in an x360?

I read earlier that the hacked xboxs upscale certain emulators too, I need to screw around with that stuff a little this weekend. 

[Eel O'Brian]

I have the 60" version of that set; where do I get a backup bulb?

There are a lot of places on the net which sell replacement bulbs, and they usually all have databases you can use to look up your model.  Shop around because the prices swing wild.  Just do a search for "DLP LCD replacement lamps" and take your pick from there.  I don't have one of those TVs, but just from shopping around the various AV forums looking for my next HDTV I've learned it's always a good idea to buy a replacement lamp - otherwise you might be out of a TV for as long as a month waiting for a service call or warranty replacement.

[Mupepe]

hacked xbox's can upscale dvd's iirc

w00t


My tv is a 720p plasma, they should look fantastic.

How will dvds look in an x360?

I read earlier that the hacked xboxs upscale certain emulators too, I need to screw around with that stuff a little this weekend. 

the x360 upscaling is pretty good.  but you have to use vga or hdmi.  hdmi looks awesome upscaled <3 <3

[DJ_Tet]

Yah I already bought a couple extra hdmi cables just for that purpose.

My cable box looks a LOT better at hdmi than it did on component, I was surprised.

Makes me sad the xbox and wii don't have hdmi.  At least the 360 has it, I am probably going to go get it tonight.

No point in waiting at this stage, plus Halo 3 plus shitloads of stuff to play on xbla.  It's been awhile since I've had Live, I miss it.

[Kyle]

i saved white man's thread from death: ACHIEVEMENT LOCKED 

[jobber]

hacked xbox's can upscale dvd's iirc

w00t


My tv is a 720p plasma, they should look fantastic.

How will dvds look in an x360?

I read earlier that the hacked xboxs upscale certain emulators too, I need to screw around with that stuff a little this weekend. 

the x360 upscaling is pretty good.  but you have to use vga or hdmi.  hdmi looks awesome upscaled <3 <3

I use VGA and I'm addicted to upscaling dvds

too bad it doesn't work on my Reba dvds  :'(

[Mupepe]

  why wouldn't it work on your reba dvd's?

[TVC15]

White Man, do yourself a favor and go ahead and get an extra bulb/lamp for backup.  Those things can blink out without warning sometimes, and that way you won't have to wait for one to be delivered.

Sounds good.  The person that sold me the TV actually gave me the same advice, and even showed me how to open it up to change bulbs.  Where is the best source to grab them online?  He left that part out.

He said the one in there should be good for a few more years, but like you said.  That sort of thing has the bad habit of dying out at the most inconvenient time.

[jobber]

  why wouldn't it work on your reba dvd's?

not widescreen

[Eel O'Brian]

This site comes up first on any google search, but like I told Drinky, I'd shop around:

http://www.projectorlampcenter.com/