Here's what I am looking for; a hdtv in the 42" to 50" range that will give me the absolute lowest input lag possible. I don't have a particular native resolution in mind -- just whatever will give me the lowest input lag.

I have heard that scaling has a lot to do with input lag, so if a 720p game has to upscale to a 1080p tv, that increases the input lag. If that means I'm better off with 720p, I'm fine with that.

I am one of those people that notices the slightest disconnect between my controller and what's happening on the screen, and it is just unacceptable to me that I have such a ridiculous amount of input lag with my current hdtv. It affects my aiming so much in games like halo, and it makes guitar hero an unnecessarily frustrating experience. Even with it's built-in lag compensation features, it is still not quite right.

I know that MLG gamers game on small lcd screens, but I'm not a MLG gamer and I'd really like to be able to game on my big shiny hdtv without having so much lag between my controller and what's happening on my screen. What options do I have? I know I said I'm looking at the 42" to 50" range, but if a smaller tv has noticeably less input lag, by all means I am open to suggestions and advice. If LCD has less input lag than plasma, that's fine too. I just want the best possible gaming experience, so what is it these days? I have a budget of about $1200 give or take.

My guess is a rear projection DLP based set.

My guess is a rear projection DLP based set.

I was under the impression that DLP's were actually the worst of the bunch when it came to input lag.. Granted, I think that I read that in articles dating back to 2005, so I guess a lot has changed since then?

I actually played COD on a client's DLP a few days ago, and the input lag seemed pretty non-existent.. If I buy DLP is there a certain year I would want to avoid or not go older than "x" year? Because I am sure I have read multiple places that DLP's had notoriously bad input lag..

Valnar is probably right. DLP sets are fast disappearing though. So you better act fast.

Beyond DLP, the next fastest (in terms of input lag) would the top tier plasma sets by Samsung, Hitachi, and Panasonic.

Stay away from Samsung LCD and LED sets.

I don't have a DLP set myself, so I can't help. Only repeating what I heard.

I have the Sony KDS-55A3000 which is also a RPTV, but based on Sony's SXRD technology. I like it much better than DLP (and LCD and Plasma....) but I don't know how the input lag is. I don't play games, but it's an awesome TV.

/commercial endorsement off

I have the opportunity to buy a 46" samsung DLP (don't have the model # yet) for $500.. without knowing the specifics, generally are samsung DLP's ok, or should they be avoided?

Oddly enough, the seller says in his description "this tv has no delay like most in video games".. sounds like exactly what I'm looking for! I would be sure to test it out first, but I thought I'd check with those here who might know samsung's rep with DLP's...

Also, does anyone know how this (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mitsubishi+-+60%22+Class+1080p+120Hz+DLP+HDTV/9487192.p?id=1218112691007&skuId=9487192&st=DLP) DLP might perform input-lag wise? I've seen a lot of glowing reviews for it, and it's cheap.. (comparatively speaking)

Beyond DLP, the next fastest (in terms of input lag) would the top tier plasma sets by Samsung, Hitachi, and Panasonic.

Stay away from Samsung LCD and LED sets.


i'd like to see a source for this. from what i know,
best case scenario is 1 or 2 frames of lag compared to crt with both plasma/lcd.
i recommend the o.p. check out the various stopwatch lag threads around here.
i've never heard tier is related to input lag either. its not manufacturer's focus.
stopwatch tests are not completely accurate but can get you within 10ms - 15ms.

what ever happened to alienware's curved gaming DLP?
well NEC got a similar one to market (and without screen gaps)
it will set you back $8k.

http://media.bestofmicro.com/nec-crv43-curved-display,T-K-213608-13.jpg

i'd like to see a source for this. from what i know,
best case scenario is 1 or 2 frames of lag compared to crt with both plasma/lcd.
i recommend the o.p. check out the various stopwatch lag threads around here.
i've never heard tier is related to input lag either. its not manufacturer's focus.
stopwatch tests are not completely accurate but can get you within 10ms - 15ms.

Yeah, I have checked out a few stopwatch tests but can anyone confirm if modern dlp's generally have lower input lag than plasmas and lcd's? I haven't run across any stopwatch tests for dlp's yet..