http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/01/06/samsung-sticks-by-rptv-intros-hl67a750a-hl56a650a/

While the rest of the world seems to be bailing on RPTVs, Samsung is using CES to showcase a pair of all new DLP rear-projection sets. Up to bat first is the 61- / 67-inch HL67A750A, and here's a look at what it's packing:

Next-generation LED light engine: no color wheel, longer set life (30,000 hours)
Full HD 1080p resolution and 10,000:1 contrast ratio

3D Ready integration with 3D accessory kit (sold separately)

Four HDMI 1.3 ports with CEC

USB 2.0 socket for PMPs, cameras, etc.
Single-tuner picture-in-picture (PIP) can display two separate sources without an external tuner
But wait, there's more! Click on through to see it.
If the HL67A750A series ain't doing anything for you, why not give the HL56A650A (available in 50-, 56-, 61- and 72-inch sizes) family a look?

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadgethd.com/media/2008/01/hl61a750a,hl67a750a--2_small.jpg

Good news but does it have/do "120Hz Auto Motion Plus technology"????

I like the design but that thing must reflect lots of light.

Good news but does it have/do "120Hz Auto Motion Plus technology"????

We can only assume more details will be announced later today. Hopefully the prices will come out soon also. Not avaliable til April more than likely.

Good news that LED now has a 67" unit and I wouldn't prejudge the panel as reflective by these posted pic's at all. Members at the show should be able to confirm tomorrow when publicly displayed.:)

what happened to darkchip 4.

I was really hoping for a 72 inch with the LED's. Looks like it is still a bulb?

Yes, I wanna know also..
Need details on:
-Darkchip 4 inclu
- 120 Mhz technology

67" LED looks good.

what happened to darkchip 4.

I haven't seen a Press release from yesterday by TI and that is their technology and perhaps they want to be front and center and debut it today?

I know it's going on some high end projectors. I cannot imagine Samsung and Mits not evolving to it to have any hopes of continuing RPTV for much longer. I guess we should know by this evening after TI has opened it's booth and Demo's otherwise why bother?

I believe they were demoing DC4 at last years booth and so with the onslaught of flat panel success it seems imperative for a release of DC4 NOW!:)

DC4 was shown @ CEDIA and according to L67A750A specs DC4 is not included. (Contrast ratio of dc4 is better). Thats a shame..
Mitsu is supposedly showing laser DLP... Samsung falling behind?

So basically nothing to see here folks lol..

Maybe the war is not over..
Here is press release from TI.. Nothing about Samsung, only brief mention of Mitsubishi Laser DLP.. 240 Hz technology mention as well..

1/7/2008
DLP® Products Demonstrates HDTV With Enhanced Brightness That Exceeds PlasmaLAS VEGAS – January 07, 2008: DLP® Products from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN), today at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) set a new benchmark in HDTV brightness due to advancements in Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). DLP technology has now doubled the brightness of previous LED models and reached levels that exceed that of the competing full HD plasma. These brightness advancements can be expected in future product lines from leading DLP HDTV manufactures and a prototype can be experienced in the DLP products booth at CES (Central Hall, Booth #8205).

The latest DLP HDTV LED enhancements also feature a 240Hz display mode which is a 100% increase in motion reproduction and exceeds comparable plasma and LCD HDTVs, making DLP technology the best for fast action sports and movies.

“DLP technology puts the best and brightest picture on the TV screen regardless of the light source used to illuminate it,” said Adam Kunzman, business manager, DLP HDTV Products, Texas Instruments. “Consumers have responded favorably to LED powered DLP TVs since they deliver a brighter and more colorful picture, have an extremely long life and eliminate the use of a light bulb or the need to potentially replace it.”

The brightness increases were achieved through optimization of the DLP chip inside HDTVs that controls the light mixing needed to display the brightest image with the largest color spectrum and highest contrast ratio of 500,000 to 1. Additional system changes to the LEDs were accomplished by working in close partnership with the leading LED maker, Luminous. The enhancements will enable wider angle screens to be incorporated by set manufactures in future models.

Additional DLP technology illumination innovations are being demonstrated by manufacturers during CES, including Mitsubishi’s laser DLP HDTV. In early 2007, DLP products was the first mainstream HD technology to introduce LED back lights as a light source for illuminating an HDTV display. DLP technology provides leading HDTV manufacturers the flexibility to choose any light source, whether that is LEDs, light bulbs or even lasers.

About Texas Instruments DLP Products
DLP display technology from Texas Instruments offers clarity down to the most minute detail, delivering pictures rich with color, contrast and brightness to large-screen HDTVs and projectors for business, home, professional venue and digital cinema (DLP Cinema®). 50 of the world's top projection and display manufacturers design, manufacture and market products based on DLP technology. DLP is the only HDTV technology built from a foundation in the digital cinema where it set the industry standard demonstrated by the deployment of DLP Cinema technology in 5,500 theaters worldwide. At the heart of every DLP chip is an array of up to 2.2 million microscopic mirrors which switch incredibly fast to create a high resolution, highly reliable, full color image. DLP technology’s chip architecture and inherent speed advantage provides razor-sharp images and excellent reproduction of fast motion video. Since early 1996, more than 14.5 million DLP subsystems have been shipped. For more information, please visit www.dlp.com.

About Texas Instruments:
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, www.ti.com.

DLP and DLP Cinema are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.

yeah say hello to my new TV!

Wow, its nuts that Sammy's models aren't coming out until mid-year and don't have the 240Hz, DC4, or laser. So TI is showing tech that Sammy won't have until 2009 at the earliest? The market is moving too fast for that type of delay isn't it?

If Mits has any of the above at a decent price point those new Sammys should have a real low price point, but I won't hold my breath.

The market is not moving as fast as it seems.


Flat Panels still look crappy at reasonable prices. In fact for some odd reason, I think prices were better around 1.5yrs ago for the quality than they are now.

All in all I'm glad I decided to go the RPTV route. As it is, When you consider mounting brackets and the thickness of the BETTER flat panels you still end up with the thickness close to RPTV's.

RPTV is a no brainer. Its the way to go. I'm glad nothing major was newly released as I don't feel as bad making a purchase before the new stuff comes out.

NO more TI Chips?

http://www.hometoys.com/news.php4?section=view&id=19832074

NO more TI Chips?

http://www.hometoys.com/news.php4?section=view&id=19832074

Uhhh, no, the Sammys use both.

DLP requires a Light Source and the DLP Chip(s) (aka "Its the mirrors")
The Luminous PhlatLight is the Light Source half of the equation.

The Samsung LED based DLPs have used these LEDs from Luminous instead of what everyone else uses in their DLPs which is a bright azz lightbulb and a Color Wheel.