Televisions and Projectors

The Direct-View TV (Tube)

Submitted by Matt Whitlock on Sat, 03/26/2005 - 16:28


Available Sizes:Sizes 9" - 40"

Advantages:

The image quality is excellent - in many ways superior to other newer technologies.
The prices are affordable - Many tube sets cost way less than flat panel competitors.
Familiar technology - Who hasn't owned a tube TV at one point or another?
Excellent Viewing Angles - You can see the image from nearly any angle.

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CRT Rear-Projection

Submitted by Matt Whitlock on Sat, 03/26/2005 - 16:28


Available sizes: 42"-73"

Advantages:

Excellent image quality - in many ways superior to the even the newest technologies.
Black level - CRT rear-projection produces the most rich and subtle blacks of any other TV type to date.
Value - Even the best CRT projection displays are less expensive than the worst quality alternatives.

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LCD Rear-Projection

Submitted by Matt Whitlock on Sat, 03/26/2005 - 16:28


Available sizes: 42"-70"

Advantages:

Ultra sharp image - Due to the large pixel gap, these displays can look extremely sharp at the right distance.
No rainbow effect - Unlike DLP, there is no possibility for a rainbow effect.

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DLP Rear-Projection

Submitted by Matt Whitlock on Sat, 03/26/2005 - 16:28


Available sizes: 42" - 67"

Advantages:

Black level - Currently sports better black levels than LCD.
Smoothness - DLP offers a smooth picture due to the smaller pixel gap.

Disdvantages:

Video noise - Random sparkles in darker areas of the screen.
Possible rainbow effect - Moving your eyes quickly may cause you to see a rainbow of color

LCoS (and variants) Rear-Projection

Submitted by Matt Whitlock on Sat, 03/26/2005 - 16:27


Available screen sizes: 52" - 82"

Advantages:

Smooth picture - Due to the very small pixel gap, the images are smooth as glass
High resolutions - Many options are available at 1080x1920

Disdvantages:

Price - These sets tend to be more expensive than DLP and LCD options
Black Level - Many LCoS sets don't handle blacks as well as DLP or LCD

Plasma Display Panels

Submitted by Matt Whitlock on Sat, 03/26/2005 - 16:27


Available sizes: 32" - 76"

Advantages:

Black levels - Plasma displays typically have better black levels than LCD displays
Size - Though LCD displays are emerging at larger sizes, the current max is around 45"
Value per inch - Plasma offers a better value for your dollar at larger sizes

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