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The "look" of DLP vs. LCD

I can't find many stores that sell projectors in my area. The ones that do only offer DLP and use crappy broadcast TV or direct to video DVDs (not film transfers) as demo material. I'm looking for a projector in the 2k range and I was leaning toward DLP until the latest generation of high contrast LCD projectors came out. Can anyone give me an idea of the different "looks" of the two styles. I would primarily be watching movies but also the occasional concert video.
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warrenh
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still a novice at this, but my eyes, like me ears, haven't steered me wrong. I decided, after my long reserarch (viewing) to go with the Samsung (their newest, forgot the #) 46" DLP. Fabulous picture. There is no panacea, but the Sammy did it for me. The best bang for the buck, as well. Especially, sizewise....peace, warren
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Might look at projectorcentral.com for views on this issue. I prefer DLP, but sounds like LCD is making some progress to get back in the race. I also think LCD's image quality fades over several years use (at least with the business data projectors I use at work)
ellery911
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I've been on vacation from Agon and have been spending my time over at AVSforum.com researching 2k range projectors also. I can't decide between LCD or DLP myself but have another month to decide. All the FP (front projector) people swear that they will never watch another tv again...or so it seems.

Hhiggins recommends a good site...projectorcentral.com...definitely a good starting point.

In our price ranges...the ones that seem to be the most promising are

DLP- Infocus sp4805

LCD- Infocus sp5000
Panasonic pt700u (also badged as the AE700)

hope this helps

p.s.

from what i have read...the presentation projectors are not as good for HT use due to the colors being off...even though they appear to be a great deal up front (Dell 2300mp)

just my 2c

Ellery
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