Samsung's 61-inch Samsung HL61A750 RPTV gets reviewed
By Darren Murph 
posted Jul 22nd 2008 1:27PM
posted Jul 22nd 2008 1:27PM
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yoou can actually get the 67 inch version for just a little bit under $1800 in some places
I've never understood the criticism that modern RPTV's take for not being "flat." Unless you plan on mounting it on a wall, there's very little difference. Is it just the wife/girlfriend factor?
jvc has a rptv that could hang on the wall. the mitsubishi laser sets are wall mountable
but in reality the majority of the people with lcds and plasmas just stick them on a table or whatever making the issues with the depth of an rptv really pointless. i mean if you are putting it on the same size stand or table as you would an rptv, then you just spent a lot more money on a smaller tv than you would for a bigger higher quality rptv. id rather good picture quality instead of the oooooooh look how thin that set is.
the laser sets wl only be 10 inch thick for the 1st gen sets and will only get thinner, so comparing the sieze between an ultra thin plasa and lcd ivs rptv is pointless if me and most other people wont be hanging it on the wall.
also if i was hanging a tv on a wall id feel much better about an rptv on the wall than an lcd/plasa while the lcd plasma can weight $200+ -400 pound range for a big screen set 70 inches
the same size rptv will weight around 75 or less pounds.
I have the 56" Sammy RPTV, the one right before the LED light engine. I love the picture and wouldn't trade it for any screen I’ve seen. In 1080p it's indiscernible from film on screen.
i'm holding out til next year for a new tv. I will wait and see if samsung puts outa 72 inch led next year. If mitsusbishis laser 73 inch is too much (over 6k) then ill buy the much cheaper led set.
I should point out that I am a fan of the look of RPTV pic quality over plasma and LCD, not lamp vs. LED/Laser.
Seems like it's about time to pick one of these up. Too bad microdisplays are going the way of the dinosaur (minus laser), but good for getting a good deal on a big tv right now.
Most people have their tv's on stands anyways, making the only big downfall of LED proj televisions poor off angle viewing.
Everyone keeps crossing their fingers for a 72" LED DLP from Samsung. Where does everyone get this ideal from? I myself am set on buying a set like this, but I'd be bummed to miss out on any holiday deals HOPING Samsung continues to buck the trend of other TV manufacturers and release fresh DLPs next year. Although I'd like to see it, I don't think its likely to happen. They need to move CES BEFORE Xmas, should be man-law. Anybody talk to a Samsung rep at CES or similar to shed any light on Samsung's future plans for DLP?
well this year they were able to get bright eough led sets to go to 67 inches, and they have a 72 inch lamp based set, and they did show off a new dlp set at 240hz 500,000 to 1 contrast ratio, odds are they will have a 72 inch next year.
but im holding out for the laser set if the can get it under 6k for the 73 inch, but ill wait til the first reveiws come out. if i dont go laservue ill get the led next year
Makes you wonder where micro displays would be if Sony had stayed aggressive in the market. I still think LCOS was the best technology.
sony was investing in laser tech as well.
they are still working on laser tech for lcd line though
I agree. The Sony SXRD was a great HDTV. And you could get a very large screen for a reasonable price.
Who care it's not 3" deep. It's a real shame the line was discontinued.
I have a 50" Sammy DLP, the one right before they went to LED, and I love it. I would take it over any LCD tv anyday. So what if I can't hang it on a wall? Big deal.
also the mitsubishi laser will elminate the viewing angle issues since they will be the same as plasma
I got a HL67A750 a couple weeks ago and it's just amazing. I really don't know why they keep repeating that the off angle viewing is poor too.. I watch from my kitchen at just more then a 45 degree angle and it still looks very good.
My only gripe at all has been the delay when I change source (all controlled via my receiver) because of the HDMI/HDCP handshake, or at least that's what I assume it is.
HD sources are just beautiful on the set.
It's upsetting that the reviewer does not realize that this TV (and the 67) do not do 2:3 pulldown, because they do 5:5 --the TV is 120 HZ natively, so it doesnt need to do 2:3. those of you that have seen the set, or have one will already know that the 60hz listed in the info on the display is for the SOURCE.
If you're actually looking to buy one of these, prices have definitely come down. You can get one for under $1300.
http://tvlampsnbulbs.com/2008/08/buy-hl61a750-dlp-for-1299/
If anyone is looking to purchase one of these sets, you can get your hands on one for under $1,300 (but it's a refurb).
http://tvlampsnbulbs.com/2008/08/buy-hl61a750-dlp-for-1299/