JVC HD-52G787

Summary: We only had the TV fall of 06-fall of 09, then the light engine crapped out. And guess what, $3,000 part! we didn't pay that much for the TV. If JVC's products are all like this then we'll never buy another product from them. it's quite disappointing to buy something you think is good quality and had never seen a day of harsh conditions, then when something goes, you can't afford the part!

Summary: I got mine about six month ago for $1,180 and for the money it is simply a steal. The picture really stand out in the show room with great accurate color and sharpness. Although the black level could be better, it can be overcome by having some background light when viewing.

The TV is light enough for two people to move around, it is very shallow compare to the old tube type rear projection tvs so it can be very close to the back wall.

For those who lost their bulb it is from one of two reasons:
1. The vent filters got clogged and heat the lamp above normal temperature. (they need to be cleaned at least once a month, or more if you leave in a dusty environment.)
2. The bulb cooling or warming has been interrupt by power shortage. I plugged my TV to UPS so it will never run into this problem. (By the way every rear projection TV need this warming/cooling time, it is not unique to this TV)

Bottom line:
I can tell you that everyone that came and watch a movie on my TV tell me they had never seen such a great picture, I also use the OPPO DVD player that have the upconvert resolution, so the player has also something to do with the quality.

Just a note that I'm a veteran in the printing industry and I'm very critical in color, skin tone, gray balance etc. so I have some credit on color quality.