Ordered my first big HDTV

slimfastsupra · 01-27-2009, 06:36 PM

I've always been a cheapskate. My last TV purchase was a rear projection HDTV 42" on craigslist for $250. It was ok, but adjusting the picture all the time is a pain and

I was scouring online and found a Mitsubishi 65" TV for $1199 (open box), and no interest for 6 months.

Specs are : Mitsubishi 65" WD-65C8 DLP HDTV - 1080p, HDMI, 16:9, 1920 x 1080, ATSC, NTSC, HDMI In

Any tips? I will finally get to see the XBOX in HDMI.

pparks1 · 01-27-2009, 06:40 PM

There is really no pic difference between HDMI and component cables. So, you won't see much improvement there.

Do you sit back at least 10ft...otherwise this might be a bit too large for your viewing area?

Also, you do know that DLP is a "rear projection" bulb style technology, right?

TheGreatOzz · 01-27-2009, 06:43 PM

Isn't there a HDMI problem with the update xbox live anyway? I have a 46 sony LCD and its still big. Quality counts more than size sometimes to

slimfastsupra · 01-27-2009, 06:47 PM

I didn't want a TV that big, but you can bet the GF wanted the biggest thing they had.

It might end up being TOO big, we will see. I didn't realize DLP was projection, I was just looking that up. Rookie mistake!

The couch is about 12 feet away (my guess) from the wall.

Just for comparison, I'm going to go look at a smaller LCD TV in the same price range to see how different it is. It looks like $1200 buys you about a 40" LCD.

TheGreatOzz · 01-27-2009, 06:48 PM

LCDs have a good lifespan to, as long as you keep that back light of they advertise it in the store with

pparks1 · 01-27-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by slimfastsupra

I didn't want a TV that big, but you can bet the GF wanted the biggest thing they had.

That's not a good things with fixed pixel resolution TV's. Some friends of mine bought a Toshiba 65" 1080p DLP set for their small living room. When they fired it up, they were irritated because it didn't look anywhere near as nice as my 50" 720p display. They were just too close to the screen and could see the pixels and such. When I went outside their front door about 3 feet and looked in, the TV looked great. Unfortunately, they don't want to sit in the front yard and watch TV through the window. So, they are now stuck with a TV which is too big until they buy a new house that the TV fits into. Which could be quite a long time from now. Oh well, I tried to tell them.

You are going to pay more for an LCD over a DLP...since it's a true screen and not "rear projection". My tv of choice is still plasma. You can get a 50" Panasonic TH-50PX80U for less than $1000 and it's a great set.

FarBeyondDriven · 01-27-2009, 08:11 PM

I have a 52" mits DLP and I would advise against the purchase. You can get a smaller plasma with a better picture for a cheaper price. You'll also have to replace the bulb at some point, mine went 2.5 years before I had to get another one. I had a warranty, but they can cost as much as $250-$300. I'm not sure what the average life is, but had I known I would have to fork out cash every 2 or 3 years for a bulb I would have gotten something else. The picture on mine is great, but I think only samsung and mits are making DLPs now which could make it more difficult to get bulbs later on. Take the cost of replacing bulbs in the future into account and you're paying way more for the set than you think.

TheGreatOzz · 01-27-2009, 08:16 PM

I don't like the plasmas as much as a LCD but there both usually great quality

slimfastsupra · 01-27-2009, 08:49 PM

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don't want to sit in the front yard and watch TV through the window.

That is funny.

From the reviews it seems to be great for football and such maybe not so much for gaming.

It seems the bulb is about $250.

Deathwish238 · 01-27-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by slimfastsupra

I've always been a cheapskate. My last TV purchase was a rear projection HDTV 42" on craigslist for $250. It was ok, but adjusting the picture all the time is a pain and

I was scouring online and found a Mitsubishi 65" TV for $1199 (open box), and no interest for 6 months.

Specs are : Mitsubishi 65" WD-65C8 DLP HDTV - 1080p, HDMI, 16:9, 1920 x 1080, ATSC, NTSC, HDMI In

Any tips? I will finally get to see the XBOX in HDMI.

I would not buy an open box DLP without knowing exactly how many horus are on the bulb. It's probably okay, but you never know. What if it was a floor model?

The main drawback for DLPs other than bulbs are their vertical viewing angles. You need to have the correct stand otherwise your picture will suffer if it's too high or too low.