I think that the RCA Scenium RPCRT's look great...I would put it right there with the Toshibas.

DLP...unless they start making 3 chip RPTV's is just not that impressive for the rear projection application.

Springs...

state your sources/forums please, with links. This would be news to me, and would shock the hell outta me, as I've been told MANY times that the ONLY products that share ANY technology from InFocus/Proxima are Toshiba, and Dreamvision...

Since I sell alot of em...my InFocus rep tells me these things...

If InFocus IS has involved itself at that level, I would seriously consider removing them from my line card.

avdude

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[Link: audiorevolution.com]
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[Link: thomsonscenium.com]
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From RCAs website.
The RCA Scenium HDLP50W151 promises to set new standards for HDTV video performance, incorporating state-of-the-art microdisplay light engine design from InFocus® Corporation, a worldwide leader in digital projection technology. The InFocus microdisplay engine is designed to Thomson specifications and incorporates Texas Instruments' second-generation Mustang/HD 2 chip for improved brightness and contrast.

Those links should work.. I hope.

So did you dup the line!

Just kidding.

I believe the newer - not yet released - RCA DLP's will use an InFocus light engine. The newer DLP's being the very thin (like 7" or less) models. The first RCA DLP's used who-knows-what light engine.

Springs,

Haven't yet, but WILL if they are associated with a picture quality like the currntly available RCA DLP's...they are HORRID, and incredibly hard to work on.

Never the less, based on the links you have provided, I would like to thank you...

My humble pie is delicious, and is going quite well with my crow quiche!

avdude
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Not to rob this tread but have any of you used the OPTOMA RPDLP's or the SIM2 RPDLP's ????

Robbie S

I have the optoma dlp, rca dlp and samsung's dlp. Optoma is hands down the best but also by far the most expensive. email if you have any more questions

I have had the pleasure of installing 6 samsung DLP and 3 RCA DLP rear projection tv's. Out of them 4 of the samsung bulbs and or boards went bad. and I have only just heard one of the RCA's is now taking upwards of 5 -10 minutes to turn on. I am overall not too impressed by their success but they look incredible on HD...and I will concede that they SUCK on SD and do a terrible job of stretching the picture.

Bottom feeding always results in unpredictable results.

Check out your first response from "JBJ SYSTEMS"
He knows what he is talking about.
If you are trying to hit a budget, then see if you can prep your room for a CRT. You will be much happier with the black levels and detail.
Make sure you don't buy a cheap plasma. I recommend a Fujitsu or a Pioneer Elite if you go that route. They have comparable lifespans to those of conventional tube TV's as well as depth that their competitors are continously striving to match. I sound like I work for them. LOL! I don't!!
As far as LCD's are concerned, go for the flat panel. Sharp's flat panel LCD's are the best looking when it comes to 32" on up. Be aware that LCD's seem to have a little trouble with edges on standard TV. They look spectacular on HDTV though.

Good Luck!
Swish

I have not been pleased with the LCD tv's at all. They look great until motion is introduced. We watched a football game in HD and the legs of the players were blurred beyond recognition. Next we tried a hockey game in HD... Couldn't find the puck for 3/4 of the game because the tv couldn't keep up. Anything larger than 20" in my humble opinion looks like crap.

I looked at the RCA DLPs because they include a full ATSC tuner. I was disappointed by the amount of noise compared to Samsung. I eventually purchased an Optoma based on price compared to Samsung.

Thats the problem with LCD technology. If your primary source of material is sports where you have a fast movement of the picture you don't want to use LCD. One of the criticisms of LCD TVs is that they sometimes can't keep up with motion, and a trail follows the image as it moves across the screen. New LCD displays like the Sharp's LC-45G1U wich has a refresh rate of less than 16 milliseconds is said to improve performance in action sequences.
Also I don't remember the size and model but RCA and Infocus were both displaying a DLP set at CEDIA that were identical and the one from RCA had the Infocus sign on the right front side.