Step 1 - Projection TV Buying Guide
Rear Projection Televisions have very large screens, however they are generally lighter and slimmer than traditional Tube TV cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions. The market is now split between Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Digital Light Processing (DLP) and Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) units with specific brands now focusing on individual technologies. These television units can provide excellent picture quality in both fully lit and darkened room.
1. Picture quality is excellent when using digital signals
2. The large screen sizes help to create a true home cinema experience
You almost always need to place a rear projection television on stand in order to have the screen at eye level. The projector unit also uses a bulb that can take from 20 seconds to a minute to warm up and cool down. Most rear projection televisions can display computer signals as well as high-definition and standard TV formats (video, digital and analogue signals).
Positives:
You can
get a far larger picture for your money
than any other rival television technology
combined with excellent picture definition
from a digital source. All Sony models are HD Ready.
Negatives:
The projection system requires a bulb that needs to be replaced every 3,000 to 10,000 hours with some DLP units also showing picture noise from video signals.
Our
Verdict:
A Rear
Projection Television provides an excellent
option for DVD enthusiasts and subscribers
to High Definition Television broadcast
services.
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