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RE: Projection, vs the rest

Posted by David Aiken on September 26, 2007 at 15:37:48:
It would be nice if the only thing that counted was the picture but, of course, life isn't that simple.

For screens of the same size, plasma and LCD are thinner than rear projection and can be hung on a wall. If you're space challenged that can make a difference. I'm not certain but I'd think both were also lighter than rear projection, LCD probably for certain. In addition, both plasma and LCD are direct light emitting and will tend to have a brighter picture as a result.

The big divide between LCD and plasma is probably screen size with plasma not going below about 42" and LCD becoming increasingly expensive as you go above 42". Rear projection most definitely has the cost advantage.

I don't know how rear projection holds up in rooms with a reasonable amount of ambient light like mine. I made the choice between plasma and LCD purely on the fact that LCD works better in rooms with more light so I went LCD and a smaller screen size as a result. I would expect that rear projection isn't the best in lighter rooms. I also needed something I could place on top of an existing stand and which I could lift on my own, so size and weight were factors. Once I knew that LCD was probably the best option in my circumstances, I simply went looking for one with picture quality that appealed to me at a price I could afford.

In the end, what screen type is best is going to come down to a number of factors including the environment and personal taste, and those factors always include budget. No screen type is perfect but pick the one whose problems/shortcomings matter least in your situation and you'll probably be very happy. If you reduce the factors you consider simply to picture quality alone, sure you can get a screen that will deliver the best picture you can get-provided the room and surroundings don't cause problems that degrade the image. Put it in the wrong room and you won't get the picture quality that you paid for and you'll be disappointed.

David Aiken