kansai999, I also have a tight stairwell, and that's one of the reasons I ordered a Samsung HLM507W in August. It may finally get here this week!
The HLM617W may fit down your stairwell if it's not too tight. Plus, DLP rules! Quoting Jeff (jautor) in the thread > Display Devices > Rear Projection Units > Samsung 61" DLP is shipping!
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hreadid=197953
...the actual dimensions of the set (rounded up to next 1/4 inch) are:
Total Height: 40.25" (including the 'foot', which is 1" high)
Total Width: 56.5"
Footprint Width: 36"
Deepest Depth: 20.5" (about 1/3 up from the bottom of the set)
Footprint Depth: 16" (cables need probably another 1" of depth)
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Samsung (
http://www.samsungusa.com/cgi-bin/na...HLM617WX%2fXAA ) says:
Net Dimensions: 56 1/2"(W) x 40 1/4"(H) x 19 7/16"(D)
Net Weight: 103 5/8 lbs.