[XCSSA] Purchasing used 1080i TV advice

[X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio]

X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio wrote:
> On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 4:52 PM, X-otic Computer Systems of San
> Antonio <xcssa at xcssa.org> wrote:
>> How easy is it to move?
>>
>> Could be any number of "internal projection" technologies:
>>
>> CRT
>> LCD
>> Light Pipe
> 
>>From the picture it doesn't look like a rear projection TV. He's
> sending me the model # tonight.
> 
>> CRT projection has good qualities, but often looks dim unless you
>> have darkened room (as you should have anyway for watching tv, not
>> totally dark, but 10% of maximum screen brightness).  Also they are
>> HEAVY!  For this, check if brightness level and color are
>> satisfactory to you, and can handle the weight. Also check geometry,
>> focus, convergence of colors, background uniformity, etc.
> 
> He says to bring a small truck to carry it home. But that could be due
> to just its size not weight.

From what I understand, you can't transport a Projection TV unless it's
standing up. It'll break the mirrors inside the thing. Which would be bad :)


> 
>> LCD projection (and non-projection) have somewhat inferior black
>> level, but appear very crisp and bright otherwise.  Every year the
>> LCD black level gets better, still no where near CRT or Plasma.  They
>> are pretty much all direct-view now since LCD panels have gotten so
>> cheap, no point in bothering with projection anymore.
> 
> You reminded me of something, I do have a Pioneer test pattern DVD
> I'll bring with me.

I have a DLP TV and it's awesome. I'm very satisfied with the Black and
everything else. Mine's an 1080p HDTV, so it's a bit different than
yours. Uses a color wheel. At least I think so. Haven't seen any of the
flicker that others have mentioned.

Anyways, there's my moderately useless contribution ;)
--
David Kowis

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