DLP IS sharper since there is no convergence to set! The brightness & contrast ratio can also be superior. The only major draw back besides price is the blackness level. If you can get over missing a "few" gray scales, DLP is the way to go especially since it can be driven directly with a digital signal via firewire "1394". I believe that the 1394 interface will find its way into the next generation of big screen tvs sometime before the end of the year (My prediction).
DLP Rear Projection HDTV ???
I had the opportunity yesterday to view the new Mitsubishi HDTV rear projection unit with the built-in DLP chip. The picture quality was AMAZING. Unfortunately, so was the price - $15,000.00. I have been planning (until yesterday) to purchase either the Mit. WS-73907 or the Pioneer Elite PRO-710 this month. However, both of these fine units looked like garbage next to the new DLP Mitsubishi. The sharpness and detail of this new unit puts it in a class by itself (the only negitive thing, besides the price, is that black is not as dark as it should be - it has hints of grey in it). Does anyone know if and when the chip will find its way to other models and manufacturers? When that happens, the prices should become more "realistic" for many of us. Any info you may have on the subject would be welcomed. Thanks! Ken