When Mitsubishi 1080p DLP?
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They haven't even announced such a beast, and after announcing a new pj, it will be several months before its in mass production. On top of that the HC5000 has barely gotten up to speed in the market and probably doesnt need in-house competition when there is so much external competition. Finally TI is still charging a lot for 1080p DC3 panels (although the W9000 from Benq indicates that there is a slightly cheaper 1080p DMD also available.)
I'd say once the HC5000 gets reasonably discounted (in the CEDIA timeframe maybe) and 1080p prices are much lower, we'll see a new 1080p DLP from Mitsubishi.
So yeah, CEDIA timeframe would be my guess.
I'd say once the HC5000 gets reasonably discounted (in the CEDIA timeframe maybe) and 1080p prices are much lower, we'll see a new 1080p DLP from Mitsubishi.
So yeah, CEDIA timeframe would be my guess.
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I asked the guys at the Mits booth at the CES last week about this, i.e., why they had done the 5000 as an lcd machine rather than dlp, with which they have much good experience. He said that the price TI is charging for their 1080p chip is sufficiently high that it would have put them at a price point they didn't think was reasonable for them. And since they wanted to get into the 1080p game, they went ahead with lcd.
So I think we all should look forward to the time when TI's monopoly on dlp has run its course!
So I think we all should look forward to the time when TI's monopoly on dlp has run its course!
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I have one of Mits' last year's 1080p rptv's (the 73727) and have been extremely pleased with it. The PQ is great: sharp as a tack (with good sources), bright and accurate colors, and trouble-free. Only reason I'm going to replace it with a projector is SIZE (got the IMAX complex).
I have one of Mits' last year's 1080p rptv's (the 73727) and have been extremely pleased with it. The PQ is great: sharp as a tack (with good sources), bright and accurate colors, and trouble-free. Only reason I'm going to replace it with a projector is SIZE (got the IMAX complex).
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Mitsubishi and all the rest use use wobulation chips on all RPTVs. Optoma uses wobulation chips on their 100" diagonal built-in rear projection system call "BigVision." I do not know if they use wobulation on their new 120" kit, which sells for 50k. At that price I would want a full 1080 chip.
I do not understand why people still talk down LCD. At 1080 there is no screen door effect, so what is the problem? The contrast and color is all great, according to reviews.
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I do not understand why people still talk down LCD. At 1080 there is no screen door effect, so what is the problem? The contrast and color is all great, according to reviews.
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But why is that? If there is no screen door, why should it look more "digital." Projector Central rates some LCD units as having less screen door than 1080 DLP! I think there is a LCD stigma that is a hold over from the days when LCD was terrible. Those days are long gone. LCD is no longer low rent.
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But why is that? If there is no screen door, why should it look more "digital." Projector Central rates some LCD units as having less screen door than 1080 DLP! I think there is a LCD stigma that is a hold over from the days when LCD was terrible. Those days are long gone. LCD is no longer low rent.
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There's more to it than just screendoor. They just have different inherent looks. Projector Central is pretty clearly biased towards LCD, which is fine. It's their opinion. I just have never quite cared for it.
Yes, LCD is a lot better than it used to be. No, it's not "low rent" and I wouldn't use the word "inferior". They're just different, and I personally prefer DLP.
There's more to it than just screendoor. They just have different inherent looks. Projector Central is pretty clearly biased towards LCD, which is fine. It's their opinion. I just have never quite cared for it.
Yes, LCD is a lot better than it used to be. No, it's not "low rent" and I wouldn't use the word "inferior". They're just different, and I personally prefer DLP.
When I Google for Benq W9000 you'll find a few dealers offering it for about the same price as the discounted Pearl, but its not available for a couple weeks is the best I heard. I have not seen AVS mention it yet so who knows about the other dealers, they might just be listing it then try to get you to switch to something else.
Then, I called Benq and they confirmed it will be shipping soon...
The W10000 and W9000 on the web site look almost exactly the same, they even share the same manual, and the manual mentions no differences. I'm wondering if it is exactly the same or if Benq dropped the quality on the lens or something to get a better price?
Looks like it may be a great 1080P DLP value?
Right now the Pearl seems the best value at its selling price, you get a quality build, great blacks and contrast and a DI that is hard to see, it's optics could be a step better but with movies you would not be disappointed. Also Sony products right or wrong do resell faster than others.
The JVC is priced a fair bit more than the Pearl and is not available for some time, so a decent DLP at the Pearls price could capture a lot of sales from those I'd think...
When I Google for Benq W9000 you'll find a few dealers offering it for about the same price as the discounted Pearl, but its not available for a couple weeks is the best I heard. I have not seen AVS mention it yet so who knows about the other dealers, they might just be listing it then try to get you to switch to something else.
Then, I called Benq and they confirmed it will be shipping soon...
The W10000 and W9000 on the web site look almost exactly the same, they even share the same manual, and the manual mentions no differences. I'm wondering if it is exactly the same or if Benq dropped the quality on the lens or something to get a better price?
Looks like it may be a great 1080P DLP value?
Right now the Pearl seems the best value at its selling price, you get a quality build, great blacks and contrast and a DI that is hard to see, it's optics could be a step better but with movies you would not be disappointed. Also Sony products right or wrong do resell faster than others.
The JVC is priced a fair bit more than the Pearl and is not available for some time, so a decent DLP at the Pearls price could capture a lot of sales from those I'd think...
My mother wanted me to help her get an RPTV when I was visiting this year. We went out to Tweeters, Fry's etc. in the absolute expectation of my getter her a Sony SXRD. Once we saw the Mits 1080P Diamond series though it was all over. As you say sharp, very bright, nice contrast, fantastic color. To our eyes there was no contest between that and the SXRD units they had. We bought it for her and she's turned into a TV and movie junkie where she barely ever turned on her previous set.
Count me as another that's disappointed Mits doesn't do a projector version of their Diamond 1080P DLP.
My mother wanted me to help her get an RPTV when I was visiting this year. We went out to Tweeters, Fry's etc. in the absolute expectation of my getter her a Sony SXRD. Once we saw the Mits 1080P Diamond series though it was all over. As you say sharp, very bright, nice contrast, fantastic color. To our eyes there was no contest between that and the SXRD units they had. We bought it for her and she's turned into a TV and movie junkie where she barely ever turned on her previous set.
Count me as another that's disappointed Mits doesn't do a projector version of their Diamond 1080P DLP.
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1 Cent: There is a whole thread on how 1080p wobulation works (it is basically 720p but somehow converted to 1080p) and how this can only be used in RPTV and not in FPTVs. (search avs forum you will find it)
2 Cent: There are some dealers on eBay selling W9000 around $3.5K and I asked one dealer when it is available. They said it will be shipping from Jan 23.
1 Cent: There is a whole thread on how 1080p wobulation works (it is basically 720p but somehow converted to 1080p) and how this can only be used in RPTV and not in FPTVs. (search avs forum you will find it)
2 Cent: There are some dealers on eBay selling W9000 around $3.5K and I asked one dealer when it is available. They said it will be shipping from Jan 23.
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