I have lurked here for a while because it seems like a great source for information. I am finally going to buy my first HDTV in the next few weeks or months. Right now I am thinking of the Sony KDS-50A2000, its relatively cheap, large, from what I have seen has a great picture, and LCoS is supposed to have a good response time. I have a few questions about it though, I have heard some people saying that there are problems with gaming on it? I would mostly be using it for gaming (Xbox 360, PS3, possibly PC, and Wii once I get one), Blu-ray, HD from Dish Network, and SD from Dish Network.

I am also a little worried about the so called "Green Blob" I have read about on this forums. I would probably be buying it online since its cheaper than anywhere in town so any horrible problem could be a pain to get fixed I think.

The other TV I am considering right now is is the Sony KDL-40V2500 its smaller and more expensive but LCD is nice. Its much thinner! I am hoping not to spend more than about $2000 or I would look at a larger LCD tv.

I was wondering if someone could help me with my decision, any one with experience with these TVs, especially with gaming. Any recommendations would be great as well, Thanks! :)

Honestly, I was all excited to get the sony lcos, but after seeing a few compared to other sets, it just didn't hold up. It has a good picture, but I have seen the green on the screen on a couple of the tvs in the showroom!! They have a high silk screen effect to me and the picture just isn't as good as some of the 1080p dlps. Lat year when I saw the first lcos xbr, I was floored by how good it was. Either the new sonys are not as good, or other tvs have really jumped in performance. I have the toshiba 62hm196, and love it, but samsung and mitsubishi also make good dlps. You can get a bigger screen for less with dlp and the picture is amazing.

Some of the early production A2000 units -- many of which you see on the showroom floor -- had an incorrect setting in the service menu, which caused a softer high-definition picture. Sony has fixed the setting for HDMI input with models produced since October.

What is your viewing distance? And does your room have open windows with sunlight and/or bright lighting? Be sure to include those answers when asking about TVs.

What is your viewing distance? And does your room have open windows with sunlight and/or bright lighting? Be sure to include those answers when asking about TVs.
Yes, that way people here can tell you that you need a bigger screen. :D

The reason I haven't been looking at DLPs is several people have told me that they are not good for gaming due to the moving parts causing lag. I am not sure of my viewing distance yet as I am not sure where it will be but probably somewhere around 3-6 feet maybe more if I move. :) Thanks for your replies so far!

I don't think you have anything to worry about with lag on a DLP. Most of the sets, including flat panels, out there have a response rate of 8ms. However, the SXRD advertises a 2.5ms response rate. Also, no SDE with the SXRD...whereas DLPs/LCDs could show SDE at close viewing distances. As bfdtv posted, I have also read that the A2000 sets manufactured after October 2006 have corrected this problem.

Hmm I was told by a friend who works at a local electronics store that the color wheel caused some problems with gaming but perhaps that is not the case? Also there are windows where it will be but they have blinds I can close and the lighting in my house is horrible so they shouldnt be a problem I dont think haha.

Well, he may be aware of something, however I haven't read/heard of any problems with the color wheel as far as gaming goes. After all, the newer wheels spin at around 14,000 rpm. That said, I have read many posts from gamers who love their dlp sets and from those who do complain about lag on dlps. I have also seen posts from gamers who complain about lag on the Sony SXRDs. My suggestion would be to take your gaming equipment to the store, hook it up and try it out.

As for light issues....that's more of a problem with plasma sets.

Hmm thats an interesting idea and would be a lot of fun I wonder if they would let me, especially since I would probably buy online haha.

I wouldn't recommend generalizing that DLPs are good (or bad) for gaming. Most older models where terrible for gaming. I suspect that most models released in the last year are pretty solid for gaming.

It is not the moving parts (color wheel) that adds lag, it is the cheaper processing some sets have used. All microdisplays are potentially susceptible to cheaper processing (this is not a DLP-specific issue) if the manufacturers allow it.

The Samsung HL-R DLP (from over a year ago), is known as a terrible gaming TV. However, last years Samsung HL-S line has been trumpeted as a great gaming TV. Personally I prefer the A2000 (no color wheels, no rainbow), but there are some solid DLPs out there too.

I bought my Toshiba 72HM196 because of gaming. No burn in issues whatsoever and absolutely zero lag.

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I bought my Toshiba 72HM196 because of gaming. No burn in issues whatsoever and absolutely zero lag.


great to hear, because I have the 62HM196 and am planning to get a 360 to compliment it.

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Yep.

Wonder if somebody pays him for these posts or is just angry at his mommy?

you would think he would be banned by now, sheesh. ohh and for the record ceasarsalut I just ordered a sony 55A2000 :)