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DLP vs Plasma/LCD

I was just about ready to plunk down $4k for a Panasonic 42" plasma. I was at my brother's tonight watching the Olympics on his 42" Pioneer plasma (HD transmission,) when he tells me that I should go with a DLP for my bedroom, rather than the plasma. He claims the picture is much better and they cost less. I wasn't even considering a DLP because I didn't think it would fit in my bedroom. (being to deep) He says they make some, now, that are only a few inches deeper/wider than a plasma. Any takers? Is the DLP the way to go? If so, can anyone recommend one with killer picture quality, and relatively thin? thanks in advance. warren
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obrown
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Samsung has anew DLP model out with a nice looking pedestal . The HL-P5685W has up-to-date specs with a 4th generation HD light engine and 3rd generation DMD TI chip.

Anyone purchased and care to review ?
obrown
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Thanks to merge03 and bruce. My wonderful Mitsubishi 36' console (deep top for huge center and room for lots of cds) has died . I hate to lose the beautiful honey oak furniture.

Merge, I assume the new TI chip is supposed to be a jump from the current one in the HLP85 series . Would you elaborate ? I might can wait a month or so and even get a closeout price on the 85 if not willing to pay $6k for the new ones.

What do audiophile do with obsolete (Prologic rec. etc. and heavy tvs)equipment
obrown
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A good discussion of Samsung's plans for DLPs (new xHD3 chip) on a site called TWICE.COM
obrown
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Saw the JVC DILA picture yesterday . It seems to be the best currently available vs. DLP and LCD.
obrown
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Samsung's 1080p chip may not be true 1080. New Home Theater issue says "from what I can gather,the 1080p chip is actually 960 by 1,80" from an attendee of the May Home Entertainment East show in NY.
obrown
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Error , of couse it should read 960 by 1,080 .
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