DLP 1080p
DLP televisions have been nearly lost in the sea of sales, falling victim to the attractive LCD and plasma models. This makes us sad at Best TV, and is mainly due to the fact that DLP technology was falling a bit behind. However, newer DLP 1080p models (specifically the 2009 lineup) have stepped up to the plate, and will surely give the other HDTVs a run for their money. Because the DLP market has taken such a big dip in sales, there are only a handful manufacturers that still have the guts to produce them, the major two being Samsung and Mitsubishi.
TVs with DLP 1080p technology uses a chip with millions of tiny mirrors to create one of the most realistic pictures you can find on an HDTV. Many believe this chip allows for a crisper, sharper image than other technologies because it minimizes the distance between pixels used to produce an image. DLP 1080p technology boasts the highest number of pixels on a 1920 x 1080 resolution, over 2 millions, and can display up to 20 trillion colors (twice as many as other HDTVs). While other HDTVs tend to suffer from motion blur, DLP 1080p TVs have an ultra fast 8-microsecond response time, virtually eliminating the problem. Also, unlike plasma and CRT TVs, DLPs have no way from suffering from “burn-in,” so while gaming or watching movies, you will not see an “after image” on the display.
The biggest advantage of DLP 1080p televisions (if you ask us at Best TV) is the price, especially in the struggling state of the economy. If you look at the 60″ Mitsubishi WD-60c9 (Best Buy Electronics), which costs $1,199.99, and a comparable 60″ Pioneer plasma, which costs $3,999.98, it is easy to see the cost benefit. They have nearly the same technology specs, but the DLP 1080p model is nearly 1/4 of the price. Mitsubishi has broken new ground and released a model that is a breathtaking 85 inches.
With DLP you get more size for your money, and the picture quality is not compromised with an increase in size. DLP 1080p TVs have actually become increasingly slimmer and more lightweight, weighing less than plasmas in most cases. They have a contrast ratio of up to 12:000: 1, and display deep black levels comparable to leading plasma models. Some say that DLP 1080p TVs suffer from disease called the “rainbow effect,” where shadows of colors can be seen on contrasting backgrounds. However, research has found that only 1-2% of the population would have eyes sensitive enough for this to be a problem, and only 3 out of over 920 people reported having noticed such an effect. They also consume up to 50% less energy than LCD and plasma televisions.
The Best TV bottom line is: DLP 1080p televisions are just as strong, if not stronger, than comparable LCD, plasma, or CRT models. They are great for watching any form of TV or movie, and are fantastic for gaming. They have a magnificent display with trillions of colors, and have rich black levels. They offer everything the higher end TVs have, at a fraction of the cost.