I read the forum rules and wish to abide by them. Where can I go to ask a question like "I have $x to spend, my room is LxW, it is medium-high brightness. I am looking at x and x at x store for price x and x. Are they good TVs for the price? What do you recommend?"

On these forums no one can answer your question better than yourself. The steps to follow are: go to a store, look at the tvs, pick out some which look good to you, write down the models, come back here and read thru the threads about each tv you are considering. Then you make your decision based on your research.

Thank you for providing some direction. I did write down the model information of one of the TVs I am looking at and searched on these forums for it. There was not a lot of information.

I believe it is within the rules to ask for a comparison, but the 2 sets I am looking at one is DLP and the other LCD. Is there a more appropriate forum for this on AVS? Or can I ask this question here?

I think if I stay away from specifying price & store I should be good. Maybe I will post the question in the DLP forum and see where it takes me. Sound like a plan?

OK, this particular forum is for rear projection tvs, DLP. Below is the link for the flat panel forum, the LCD. Some people have asked about which is better on each forum but not too many people answered. "Which tv is better", is like asking which car is better. And most forum members expect new members to do their research like we have and then make decisions on already posted info. And ofcourse you can ask questions about a certain tv, just ask it in it's own thread. As I said, you really have to research each tv and figure it out for yourself based on your needs.

The vast majority of people are moving to flat panel, DLP is on it's way out, maybe for 70" or so sizes it will live on, and if you are looking for a very large tv, you will be restricted to DLP at this time unless you are wanting to spend a ton of money on a large LCD. I have both and I would suggest LCD for many reasons, and DLP for size and price only. Here is the LCD forum:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=166

OK, this particular forum is for rear projection tvs, DLP. Below is the link for the flat panel forum, the LCD. Some people have asked about which is better on each forum but not too many people answered. "Which tv is better", is like asking which car is better. And most forum members expect new members to do their research like we have and then make decisions on already posted info. And ofcourse you can ask questions about a certain tv, just ask it in it's own thread. As I said, you really have to research each tv and figure it out for yourself based on your needs.

The vast majority of people are moving to flat panel, DLP is on it's way out, maybe for 70" or so sizes it will live on, and if you are looking for a very large tv, you will be restricted to DLP at this time unless you are wanting to spend a ton of money on a large LCD. I have both and I would suggest LCD for many reasons, and DLP for size and price only. Here is the LCD forum:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=166

I have a 50" RP that I'm looking to upgrade. I'd love to get 70+", but basically want the best picture. I've seen a couple 65" LCD (Sharp & Olevia). Since you prefer LCD, do you think there would be huge difference (for me coming from a 50") between 65" LCD and 72" DLP? Is the PQ on an LCD that much better that it is worth losing some inches?

I don't really think the picture quality is so much better on LCD at all. My DLP has excellent picture quality. My hesitation on DLP, even tho mine has been good, is repair problems, most of which cost way more than the tv is worth. Ofcourse you can get an extended warranty, but I chose not to. Then on DLP you have the restrictions of cycle on/off times, (maybe LED is better, I have a bulb), color wheel issues, light tunnels, on and on. Possibly LED rear projection tvs are less problematic, I don't know, I'm just giving my experience.

LCD is just, turn it on and watch it. No parts moving around in there to die when you least expect it. Ofcourse LCDs can break, but the break downs are much less common than on DLP.

And as I said above, it's always your choice. I think you will be overpaying for very large LCDs at this time. So rear projection for very large sizes would still be preferable due to cost difference.

Keep in mind, this is all just my opinion. And as I told the OP, go to your tv choice's thread and read what the actual owners are saying, that's always the best.

mes44, thank you for your replies. I appreciate the feedback.

I created a new post in the RP forum. The post contains information about the room the TV will be going into (dimensions & lighting) as well as the type of programming I plan on watching.

I am hoping that I can get some opinions based on this information.

Thanks. Yeah, I've been reading quite a bit (brain is fried). If I want 70+", then I pretty much have to go with Samsung or Mitsubishi. Each brand/model has their issues.

With your LCD, is there any calibration or equivalent mods needed to get optimal picture? Do you know if there are any 70" LCDs coming out any time soon (I'm actually not buying until Jan)? I'd hate to go with DLP and then and LCD comes out a few months later.

You are both very welcome. Hope I've helped a little.

70" tvs are really out of my knowledge base. LCDs do require setting adjustments to achieve best picture but not in the same ways as DLP. Good luck on your searching and I'm sure both of you will pick tvs you'll enjoy a lot for many years.