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and they claim that Sony will quit making RPTVs by the end of the year. The other big manufacturers are also gradually phasing out RPTVs.
Damn--no more SXRD!
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RPTVs were born out of the desire to have a large image. At the time, projecting the image was the only way to do this, so RPTVs were born. Today, large image sizes are easy with several different technologies, so the old projection way is no longer needed. Front projection will still survive for those who want an image even bigger than flat panels can provide, but rear projection systems offer no size advantage to flat panels, just a bulkier way of doing it. I wont miss them.
I love my two year old 55" SRXD. I think Sony is making mistake.
Apparently, Sony lost a bundle on the early models of the SXRD. Almost all of the optical blocks had to be replaced on the '05 models. Sony lost a class action law suite, and had to extend the warranty another 18 months, as well as have to reimburse customers who had to pay out of pocket expenses (Sony refused to pay at first) for repairs or for a new set (because Sony denied there was a problem).
Jack
as Harmonia says, stock up on lamps, or at least have a spare.
Jack
This is old news.
Several reasons:
1. Thin is in.
2. Replacement lamps, colorwheels etc.
3. Off axis viewing angles poor.
3. Power usage.
They're good bang for buck now but the days of RP are limited.
The RPTVs consume much more electricity than most other types of TV screens. This is due to their extremely large, power-hungry light guns (three per RPTV set -- one of each of the three primary RGB colors).
It depends on the RPTV. many/most just use a light bulb which actually doesn't use that much electricity, relatively speaking.
Jack
When I went to get an HDTV, I liked the image quality of RPTVs, but did not like the restricted viewing angles. Even a bit to the side (or up or down) caused a noticable falloff of illumination levels. This was with all of the RPTVs on display. I went with a Panasonic 50" pasma. Even extreme off-axis position picture is still bright and viewable. This is the biggest problem I see with RPTVs, and probably one of the reasons they are loosing out to flat panels (besides being too bulky for the screen size). They also did not have any cost advantage.
That's too bad.I just purchased a 55" SXRD, my first flat screen, and I must say that it has exceeded my expectations as far a picture quality - especially on standard broadcast. My only comparison is the LCD's and Plasmas I see in the stores, so not a head-to-dead comparison in home. And I didn't do much comparison shopping, so I don't consider myself an expert. But I am surprized at how easy the picture is to watch. But if the market wants flat and thin then rear projection is gone. Too bad.
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