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I have not bought a real TV in many years and am a bit dismayed about what is available. The sales people in stores are totally useless when it comes to answering questions with any kind of perspective. I have almost made up my mind on a Sony 50" Grand Wega LCD rear projection set. My question is the following: is this LCD thing good technology or some kind of stopgap measure? (I understand that any technology can be seen as stopgap, only there until something better comes around) Being in Canada, where prices are higher than in the US, I am not considering anything too rich price-wise, so that pretty well eliminates plasma screens, which I hear have issues insofar as the blacks and the whites are concerned. I read that some still think that the CRT rear projection sets offer better image quality. Their bulk makes them difficult to deal with though. So, any suggestions as to what maybe a better buy than the Sony? Thanks.
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> > > plasma screens, which I hear have issues insofar as the blacks and the whites are concerned. < < <Bullshit.
Plasma is second only to CRT with respect to these extremes.
In terms of defintion CRT is the best. Followed by plasma then LCD or DLP. Plasma, LCD and DLP are brighter and of course, much bigger.
I bought the 46 inch Sony CRT rear projection TV for $1350 on sale at any of the big box stores a few weeks ago and am very pleased with it. I am particularly amazed at how bright and clear the picture is off axis, which was the big problem with the older projection units.While there are newer technologies, there have been advances in the older technologies too. I was told by the salesman that they have had problems with bulb life with LCD units,(as in replace every year) but that conventional CRT based units have become quite reliable.
Sony sells these in 46 ($1350), 51,($1600) 57 ($2000 or so) and 65 inch ($2400) sizes. The technology and controls are basically the same on all sizes. At least the 46 inch unit is not that bulky--it basically fits in the space vacated by the old 27 inch Sony console.
The depth is just under 2 ft, and the weight is a not that heavy $150 lbs. The photo above shows how it just nicely fit in the space between 2 cabinets housing other electronics gear
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There are four sizes in this series. I bought the 51", which is basically a slightly larger version of yours. I had it calibrated by a friend at ISF (who actually recommended these models) and now have an even more gorgeous picture with a special 5400K setting for black and white movies. I particularly like the easy to use remote and the Cinemotion 2/3 pulldown algorhythm for films. And for what you get the prices certainly are a bargain.
For me, I have been very pleased with the flexibility of the unit and the video quality. I bought this set with the idea that it would last me maybe 5 years or so while the more esoteric flat panel technologies continue to improve in terms of reliability and the prices become more reasonable. But in the meantime, I don't see that I am giving up much. The WEGA LCD units I see weigh in at 80 lbs for the 50 inch size and would require a separate stand in addition. They are 17 inches deep, and mine is 22 inches, so not really that much different. I'm not sure they are significantly better units for approximately double the price.
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