Entered CNET Catalog: 05/22/2003
SKU: HLN617W
Manufacturer: Samsung
CNET editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 05/16/2003
Editor's note: We have changed the rating in this review to reflect recent changes in our rating scale. Click here to find out more.
Here's one rear-projection TV men won't be ashamed to take home to their wives. The handsome HLN617W, with a thin, 1-inch black frame surrounding a huge black screen, is about as compact as you can expect a 61-inch rear-projection televison to be. A set of buttons, including ones for menu access, hides along the right side next to a set of A/V and S-Video inputs.Below the screen is the silver base, which conceals the speakers. It's quite short, so overall, the HLN617W stands only 40.2 inches high. You'll probably want to set it atop a low stand or bench if you're watching from a couch. For example, Samsung's own futuristic TR61L2S stand (listed at $699) is 17 inches tall. Although newer 60-something-inch CRT-based RPTVs have slimmed down, they're still 7 or 8 inches deeper than this Samsung's 19.3 inches. The television weighs 102 pounds--it's roughly 50 percent lighter than a comparable CRT-based set--so it was easy to lift onto a stand.
The remote control is the same medium-sized, nonbacklit, light-gray wand the company has been shipping for the past two years. We found it comfortable and easy to navigate, especially compared with some of the big, button-heavy versions you get with most full-featured TVs. It controls up to three other A/V devices. At the heart of this Samsung is Texas Instruments' HD2 DLP chip, which has a native resolution of 1,280x720 pixels, the exact resolution of 720p high-definition TV (HDTV). And this set can accept and display ABC's HD programs with minimal processing, whereas most HDTVs cannot accept 720p signals at all. Along with 1080i HDTV and 480p progressive-scan DVD, all other video and TV sources are converted to fit the chip's resolution. Naturally, you'll need to use an external HDTV tuner, such as Samsung's SIR-T165, to watch HDTV programs.
All that processing calls for a good processor, so Samsung chose a Genesis chipset including Faroudja's DCDi and 3:2 pull-down. Samsung's own proprietary DNIe processing is said to clean up noise and improve image detail. Fine-tuners will dig the TV's ability to remember each input's picture settings--contrast, brightness, and so on--separately.
The picture-in-picture feature gives you four viewing choices, including two with same-sized side-by-side windows. It works fine with standard sources, but you can't display 480p, HDTV, or computer images in the second window. We were a little disappointed with the aspect-ratio control options, which mandate how different-sized images are fit to the wide screen. Along with Normal (4:3) and Wide (16:9), there's Panorama, which stretches the sides of an image but leaves the center intact, and two Zoom settings that crop the top and the bottom. The problem is that none of the final three works with 480p or HDTV sources, so it's impossible to correctly size a nonanamorphic letterbox DVD, at least if you're using a progressive-scan DVD player.
The HLN617W's jack pack, on the other hand, is among the best we've seen. It includes two component-video inputs that take 480p, 720p, and 1080i sources and a third for 480i and 480p. The DVI input has HDCP copy protection, so it can connect to next-generation HDTV receivers and high-end computer video cards. A standard VGA-style computer input is also on tap (it accepts a resolution of up to 1,024x768 pixels at 75Hz, if you're counting). A pair of A/V inputs with S-Video, two antenna inputs, one antenna output, and an A/V monitor output round out the rear panel. It took an unusual amount of patient adjusting to get Samsung's finicky filly to perform at its best, but afterward the picture looked quite good. Compared with a similarly sized CRT TV, the HLN617W produced a much brighter image that was more tolerant of room lighting. We also appreciated the excellent viewing angle; seen from either side, the image retained almost all of its brightness, although from above or below it faded quickly. On the other hand, this set's detail still couldn't match a good CRT's in dim lighting with darker material, and the Samsung has a few other issues that will deter perfectionists.
Aside from the brilliant menu system, the HLN617W's picture made a generally negative first impression on us. Blacks looked strangely bluish, even when we chose the Warm 1 color temperature, and our measurements bore this out. Colors seemed artificial no matter what user setting we tried.
We performed a full calibration using our Sencore color analyzer, and the improvement was immense. The range of gray kept very near to the NTSC standard of 6,500K in both light and dark material, and although very dark colors weren't perfect, they didn't look tinged with blue anymore.
And we do mean very dark. The letterbox bars bordering the D-VHS version of Entrapment were certainly brighter than true black, but they were also darker than anything we've seen that uses LCD or LCoS technology. Catherine Zeta-Jones's slithering among the red strings did lack some detail; the shadows on her face seemed to drop off into blackness too quickly instead of gradually fading. There was also a good deal of low-level video noise, which appeared as moving motes in the shadows.
We noticed overaccentuated reds and some errors in the greens, so we had to desaturate the color to get a realistic palette and take the sunburn out of skin tones. Afterward, we put on the D-VHS version of Ice Age, and the bright scenes looked stunning, as they did on the Monsters Inc. DVD. Animation really brings out the strengths of the HLN617W.
Unfortunately, when viewing high-contrast images, we did stumble upon one other quirk peculiar to DLP: the rainbow effect. For example, in shots of an otherwise dark room lit by one bright window, we noticed a trail of colors originating from the bright spot. A couple of CNET staffers didn't see the rainbows at all, however, and the effect all but disappeared as we turned up the lights.
We were extremely impressed by the HLN617W's video processing. When connected to an interlaced DVD player, it detected the 3:2 pull-down cadence very quickly, and it passed our gamut of video-processor tests with aplomb. Diagonal edges were smooth and free of stair-stepping regardless of the video source. The image looked so good, in fact, that only an extremely competent progressive-scan player could do a better job.
User opinions
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User Rating: 
10/10
Unbelievable
Pros: Great Picture, Great for Gaming, Lightweight
Cons: None found yet
User Rating: 
4/10
Great Picture in the store, but how long will it last?
Pros: Speakers are on the bottom which help make it fit into a cabinet that you could not get that size into normally.
Cons: This TV is old technology using TI's 2nd generation chip. The current model carries the 3rd generation DLP chip.
User Rating: 
7/10
PIP Doesn't Work in HD or Digital Connections
Pros: Great Picture, Great Price, 13 Connections
Cons: NO PIP with Digital Inputs
I've had the set for 10 days. I may return if I can find better PIP set.
User Rating: 
8/10
If you don't like this TV you probably don't own it
Pros: Awesome picture. Flat out. My HLN5065 50 inch Sammy has yet to betray me, but with a 2 year extended service plan from BestBuy I feel safe. Off center viewing is great, and it is as quiet as can be ( I haven't noticed fan noise at all ) I bought the fl
Cons: Rainbow effects. But once you get acustom to it it disappears.
User Rating: 
9/10
Simply Splendid
Pros: No glare or reflection in a Sun filled room. Off angle viewing is tremendous. The Picture quality is comparable to Plasma TV's priced twice the amount.
Cons: Black level will never be absolute black.
User Rating: 9/10
We love our new Samsung HLN617W 61" HDTV with DLP
Pros: Samsung HLN617W 61" Widescreen Projection HDTV with DLP Technology Review My wife and I purchased our Samsung HLN617W HDTV one month ago and we are very pleased with it! We researched a lot of products and technology before buying our big screen TV and
Cons: No cons with the TV so far.
User Rating: 8/10
best tv for the money
Pros: great picture in high def light weight price compared to any other format at this size
Cons: expenceive bulb replacement hd picture spoils you for anything else
User Rating: 8/10
Beats the Overrated Plasma
Pros: Fantastic picture in high def. Sports in high def is incredible. Half the price of plasma, not nearly the glare compared to plasma. More screen for the money.DLP is the shiznic...
Cons: Non High def channels are okay. I wish all channel were high def...
User Rating: 8/10
Great product with awesome picture!
Pros: Light and easy to use for a built-in.
Cons: Some pixelation on fast moving, dark images.
User Rating: 10/10
one of the best father's day gift from my wife and kids
Pros: picture is great specially when you play a DVD on a DVD player that is hooked up in a DVI connection. Tv is way lighter than my old 36 inch Sony.
Cons: just have to wait for bulb to warm up in order for picture to be clear, and bulb replacement.
User Rating: 9/10
Best TV I've Ever Owned !!
Pros: In HD, amazing clarity. Non-HD is pixelated but at 61" that is expected. I absolutely love this TV. It is bright and will adjust automatically according to time of day. I picked it up as an open box for $2800 + 300 S/H + 400 5 yr Ext. warranty = $3,500
Cons: The only drawback I can see is that you can't rename inputs as I've read you can on other systems. It would have been nice if I could have renamed DVI to ComCast Cable and Component 1 to DVD Player. It's minor and I'm getting used to it though.
User Rating: 9/10
Great TV & picture
Pros: Bright, sharp & clear great features PRICE ease of use I waited years to buy a lafge screen TV this one had all the features and clarity at a great price.
Cons: Space compared to a Plasma
User Rating: 8/10
Love it - continually impresses
Pros: Ease of use; large # of inputs; great native HDTV picture.
Cons: Upgrading of interlaced DVDs isn't perfect. Speakers not that great.
User Rating: 8/10
Great one for 3100
Pros: I bouhgt it for 3100 and I am enjoying the product. I like DVI interface very useful and the picture quality was excellent
Cons: I want to see the HLP6163 performance to point out the cons.
User Rating: 9/10
BRIGHT AND SHARP
Pros: Incredibly bright picture, very sharp resolution, unbelievable HD experience with my HDTV DirecTV receiver with TIVO
Cons: Blacks sometime have a green tinge
User Rating: 9/10
Best Picture Quality I've Ever Seen!
Pros: Where to start? 61" of pure DLP goodness, this set is so sharp and bright it almost hurts! 3 Component inputs, plus DVI-HDCP & VGA D-Sub, this set can handle it all! Simply put, this set looks just as good as the $100000 DLP projectors in NYC showing
Cons: Have to use the menu to switch between inputs, no 1-button toggle. Can't use Zoom or P-i-P with component inputs (you can use it with s-vid and ant.) Component 1 is for 480P only (dedicated to DVD). But this are truly MINOR drawbacks to what is visual ecs
User Rating: 4/10
Beware of Samsung
Pros: Looks great when it works
Cons: Started having problems after 2 months. Finally wouldn't even turn on. Customer support was horrible, it took over a month to get some one on-site to repair even though it was under warranty. The repair person told me he's had numersous service calls o
User Rating: 10/10
Great alternative to Plasma
Pros: Excellent HD and DVD picture quality.
Cons: Gives you motion sickness when playing first person shooter games.
User Rating: 10/10
Excellent TV Especially in HD
Pros: Very Lightweight, Spectacular HD, a LOT of connections (3 component (1 of those is only 480p though), DVI, 2 SVIDEOs, a lot of Composite Connections, 3 Antennas (2 in 1 out)). Easy to Use, Great TV all around, INEXPENSIVE compared to similar quality HD TV
Cons: There is no audio out for audio recievers (you can get around this though by just selecting the menu and turning the volume down when the television is turned on and routing the audio from the cable box)
User Rating: 9/10
DLP is the Bang-for-your-buck King
Pros: light weight, slim cabinet, plasma-like picture quality, incredible viewing angle - you can see the picture far beyond any angle you'd ever be willing to watch from, no burn-in, user-replaceable 8000-hr bulb, plethora of input options, best overall value
Cons: vertical viewing angle somewhat restricted - image fades if you are standing to watch within 12' of the set
User Rating: 8/10
Great Pic
Pros: Excellent viewing angle (heshi - what the he#@ are you talking about - you obviously don't own one, if you did, you wouldn't have spoke out of your A$$
Cons: Black level's are not the greatest - but I can live with that
User Rating: 
6/10
Can't Go Wrong With This Unit
Pros: HD programing is crystal clear. No glare from the screen is awesome. Light weight, easily moveable.
Cons: Expensive TV and Pricey matching stand. Regular TV channels look grainy but I may need something tweeked.
User Rating: 9/10
Outstanding!! I love mine!
Pros: I've had this TV with a Denon reciever and DVD player. I can't say enough great things about it. The HD picture is stunning! Even my wife was finally proud of one of my technical/geek purchases!!
Cons: None - when first setup I had to change the TV setting from PC-DVI to TV-DVI to get rid of a small picture quality issue on the fringe. I didn't realize I had it on the wrong setting.
User Rating: 10/10
Equivelant to Plasma but cheaper
Pros: Price Great Picture Light weight Thin Hook ups galore Including PC & DVI
Cons: Bulb replacement a factor
User Rating: 8/10
I've got one and I LOVE IT!
Pros: The picture is perfect, and lets face it...the most important feature on a television. Everyone that comes over remarks how awesome the picture is. It also looks very nice in my family room. The picture is so clear, that you can see the digital effects
Cons: Expensive. The picture can be too clear. No need for high-def unless you have a high-def signal. Large, although smaller than most for this size.
User Rating: 9/10
Sweeet
Pros: It's light weight and thin. The tv menu is easy to navigate and use. It's awesome to play games becasue it doesn't burn. Did I mention it was cheap relative to plasmas and LCDs. It's a great deal. Got it for 3300 at LGDsuperstore on line.
Cons:
User Rating: 6/10
Good buy if you have the money.
Pros: Good picture and sound
Cons: Images sometimes look pasty and blurred. Watching Kill Bill DVD, actors faces looked blurred slightly. When looking at this TV in the store the picture was crystal clear. Anyone know how to fix the pasty, slightly blurry look??
User Rating: 8/10
Grreat TV @ a Great Price!
Pros: Sharp picture with a satellite and/or HD connection. Paid just over $4,000 at CambridgeSoundworks. Light as a feather.
Cons: I agree that the remote is very simple. I would have expected an LCD with macros.
User Rating: 9/10
Great product. A bit pricey. You get what you pay for.
Pros: Easy to use. Beautiful picture. No problems. Plug and watch. Great with Samsung upconversion 720p dvd player (made for each other)
Cons: Spoils you for watching standard televisions. Expensive. My kids watch more tv than ever...
User Rating: 
5/10
Do yourself a favor and wait for the upcoming models...will have 1500:1,2500:1,5000:1 contrast ratio
Pros: Just bought, good DLP overall, but Toshiba, Panasonic and Infocus entering market. The new chips will be H2+ and H3 and XH3...the latter being released this fall. WAIT FOR THE H2+ chip (the H3 is an inferior chip--lower production costs, the H2+ will re
Cons: Hosed-newer and better models being released shortly.
User Rating: 8/10
very pleased with purchase
Pros: ease of use, looks great, picture quality is outstanding (95%) of the time, no fan noise (surround sound)..Hi-def is incredible
Cons: price, rainbow effect (5%)of time, remote is not lighted (why is this such a problem?) bulb duration, still better than burn-in worries
User Rating: 10/10
as good as it gets !
Pros: this tv looks great in my livingroom ! I actually returned my sony 60xbr950 for the samsung hln.The sony looks like a projection as the samsung looks like a plasma
Cons: That darn $300.00 replacement bulb ! There is a audio delay. Wait for the new model in march 2004
User Rating: 10/10
nothing better
Pros: Crisp, bright picture. Vivid colors (oversaturation of greens NOT a problem and, no, I'm not colorblind). No problems with fan noise. No "rainbows". Great sound with my Onkyo 701 and Polk Audio speakers. Truly a theater-like experience. Samsung 931 DVI pl
Cons: None identified at this time.
User Rating: 7/10
Best 60+ Inch I've found
Pros: Have owned for 6 months now. No problems to report. Great picture quality, very bright, and has a very good viewing angle. Resolution is so good, it makes most sources look bad. DVI interface is great if plugged into a good source.
Cons: Most TV, even ATSC looks poor. It easily reviels compressions errors on 1080i ATSC broadcast (ABC, NBC, FOX). HD DirectTV channels look a little grainy. Regular DirecTV broadcast resolution looks like the screen is made from Lego blocks. CBS (720p AT
User Rating: 7/10
Farrell-E-mail me also
Pros: Please e-mail me at investorsc@aol.com. Found one at circuit city--want to know how to get th price you listed...... Thanks in advance! (Or anyone else who Farrell has contacted--Please share the info...
Cons:
User Rating: 8/10
Fantastic for DVD and HD
Pros: Purchased the 61" sammy. I have had it now for two months and love it. Black levels are excellent in room without direct sunlight. HD sources are astounding. Bright, sharp, and clear. DVD material at 480i is quite good. Most folks should seriously conside
Cons: More DVI interfaces would be nice. Also onscreen inputs cannot be labelled.
User Rating: 10/10
Best Bang for the Buck, Hands Down!
Pros: Stylish, easy setup, great picture quality. This set equalled or beat many plasmas with compared side by side. Very quiet and cool operation. DVI operation is perfect!
Cons: Can be found on the internet at great discounts but the matching stand often has to be purchased from a different company.
User Rating: 9/10
Very satisfied Owner after 4 months.
Pros: No screen burn-in like CRT and Plasma systems. No "rainbow effect" on my set. Cheaper than Plasma with virtually the same picture quality.
Cons: Only one DVI input
User Rating: 8/10
A Great TV
Pros: I must say that the negative reviews are way off base. 1. I own this television and at low volume levels there is no perceivable fan noise. 2. I have heard that rainbowing is a problem for some because of the color wheel, but for the majority of viewe
Cons: The picture quality on non-HDTV over the air signals is lousy. But crap in gets you crap out.
User Rating: 7/10
SO FAR SO GOOD!
Pros: GREAT PIC WITH HD AND DVD'S... BETTER THAN 2 FRIENDS WITH SONY 50" GRAND WEGA'S. EASY TO SEE IN MOST LIGHT SOURCES, LIGHTWEIGHT, GOOD AV SET UP, GOOD MENU OPTIONS. AWESOME SPORTS IN HD!!!
Cons: ASPECT RATIOS ODD WHEN VIEWING DVD'S. GREAT WHEN USING HD OR DVD'S OTHERWISE NORMAL CABLE SUCKS. HARD TO JUSTIFY SPENDING 3K FOR A HANDFUL OF CHANNELS.
User Rating: 10/10
Farrell email me about 61" Samsung
Pros: Farrell email me at rkohan@sdengineers.com and let me know how and where you got such a great price
Cons:
User Rating: 9/10
Circuit City right now
Pros: I have been researching for almost 3 months now. DLP seems to be the best product for the value. LCD, Plasma, and CRT along with DLP all have their nuances, but willing to live with DLPS as it seems fewer and far between. I can't notice the rainbow eff
Cons: Circuit City is currently offering me a floor model of this model for 3,460. Unbelievable. But when prodded ( i have retail experience) offered a New one for 3,999. Don't be afraid to go the extra mile for this or any other TV. And always deal with th
User Rating: 8/10
At first glance it looks like plasma.
Pros: Outstanding HD picture quality. Better than I expected after viewing at home, No setup problems although you have to be careful because a lot of options are offered. This is a great product.
Cons: Some distortion in figures when viewing non-HD TV if set to its widest viewing option.
User Rating: 9/10
Excellandt Value
Pros: The sharpest picture and color for the money. It offers the widest viewing angle compared w/ the Sony LCD and most large screen tv's. HDTV is out of this world!!! Your friends will be in awe.
Cons: It doesnt allow you to use zoom for pip with a DVI connection. Remote needs better controls for other equipement.
User Rating: 8/10
DVI for PC?
Pros: Is the DVI input really compatible with the DVI on PC's? What I've found is most aren't compatible, yet this review states that it is.
Cons: Great to have XGA @ 75 Hz but why not WXGA @ 75 Hz? This seems common to any RPTV with the VGA (15-pin D-Sub) input. Why?
User Rating: 7/10
Close to Reality
Pros: With High Definition source, and once the color is adjusted, this is an Amazing experience. TI has created a truly Great technology that has many the benefits of a plasma display, but without many of the limitations. After 8 hours of side by side compari
Cons: Not looking forward to the bulb replacement thing. Viewing from the side is pretty good, stand up the brightness takes a 10% hit.
User Rating: 10/10
BRILLIANT,
Pros: HAVE HAD SONY AND TOSHIBA HD REAR PROJECTORS. THE SAMSUNG BLOWS THEM OUT OF THE WATER. SHARP,CLEAR,AWESOME,WOW,THIS IS FEEL GOOD TV
Cons: THERE ISNT ENOUGH ROOM IN THE PROS SECTION TO SAY ALL THE GOOD THINGS I WANTED TO SAY ABOUT THE HLN617
User Rating: 7/10
my top choice of big screen
Pros: awesome picture, lots of input choices. Great viewing angle. Fan noice is not audible.
Cons: menu could be more intuitive. like with all projection you'll have to wait a few seconds before you see a picture
User Rating: 8/10
The cracker has been blessed
Pros: I just bought this tv from curcuit city and love it i bought it open box and got the warranty . palystation games look great as well as progressive scan dvd's cant wait to use the dvi connection.
Cons: no cons except my apartment calble company does not carry hdtv channels. what am i supposed to do. >:-(
User Rating: 9/10
Awesome picture. Best large screen that I've seen.
Pros: Really bright and crisp large screen picture. Excellent for viewing high quality DVDs. Non-reflective screen makes it easy to view in strong daylight.
Cons: When viewing poor quality crummy TV transmission image, all you get is a bigger crummy image.
User Rating: 8/10
Sad but I must sell it
Pros: Fantastic picture I owned this tv for about a month and I bought the 5 year plan with the very cool stand.My problem is I'm moving to a smaller place and I dont think the new living room can handle this baby. Ok What I paid for it was 3,800.00 plus 650.00
Cons: Cant say anything bad I really love this TV
User Rating: 9/10
5 Grand for the HLN617W and matching stand
Pros: Total price delivered to my den. Love what I have seen in the stores. Side by side with the Sony LCD. DLP brighter. HDTV is awesome. If anybody has a better deal, let me know. Mine will not ship until end of November. crazymudman@msn.com
Cons: price but better value than plasma
User Rating: 10/10
GREAT Hd Picture
Pros: Picture in high def. will blow you away, very sharp and clear. Very Bright Picture, you will love to watch movies like monster inc, and others of the like. Sound Quility is very good, and this tv is easy to use. looking for a good price go to pc richards
Cons: only dislike I have is that you can here the fan motor when volume is low.
User Rating: 5/10
It's the fan noise that torpedoes this tv.
Pros: Good picture and user friendly.
Cons: There are three fans to keep things cool...which adds up to a lot of noise that you may not hear at your local 'loud' electronics store. Fan noise may not be a factor if you keep the volume up all the time. However, at normal to low volumes, the fan noi
User Rating: 4/10
SAMSUNG WHY
Pros: EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS TV IS AWSOME
Cons: Why DID SAMSUNG ONLY MAKE 100,000 Units .. i have been waiting for since september 8 i ordered from hype audio.com man what a wait but i look forward to the tv.
User Rating: 5/10
Price help
Pros: Farrell, Scott or anyone please email me at edny33@yahoo.com where I can obtain the best price for this model.
Cons:
User Rating: 7/10
Looking for a good price too.
Pros: I'm looking for a good price on this tv as well. Please email me at mikeliu7@yahoo.com with the details. THANKS!!!
Cons:
User Rating: 9/10
Bright, crisp, beautiful picture
Pros: Besides the beautiful picture for movies and TV, can use as PC monitor. Great for video games.
Cons: Because it is new technology, long term reliability unknown. If/when you replace lightbulb, it is expensive.
User Rating: 10/10
Price?
Pros: Where can I find this TV for so cheap? Most places have it for $5000. Please help! vikasp@atlantech.net
Cons:
User Rating: 10/10
Bob, or anybody who can help!!!!!
Pros: I really want somebody who knows how to get this TV at a good price, to please email me. I would be very very grateful for any information. I've been researching on what is the best HDTV format for me, and it is without a doubt DLP. my email address is k
Cons:
User Rating: 10/10
FARRELL E_MAIL ME ON THE 61" Samsung
Pros: Farrell. Please e-mail me at iamking@tampabay.rr.com and let me know how to get it for the price that you got it for???
Cons:
User Rating: 5/10
Ehhh..
Pros: Ive worked at best buy so I know this TV and originally stood by it..but my Parents purchased the TV 2 monthes ago and already the "motor" has died. An 1800.00 job, not so reliable. The picture is so so with analog and decent with progressive scan DVD.
Cons: Motor life, lots of moving parts, bulb life, rainbow ( due to prism affect) not hangable, MAybe be pricey if you are buying as a regular customer. BB discount brings it to a mere 2800.
User Rating: 6/10
great price Circut City $3700
Pros: Love this tv picture quality is great. priced it at othe stores and bought for a bargin if intrested email me and I will help you
Cons: Easy to operate
User Rating: 7/10
Exceptional Picture
Pros: The picture is fantasitic, clear, bright, and sharp from corner to cornerand the viwing angle is very wide. The TV is very light and was easy for two people to move around. HD is simply breath taking.
Cons: Black levels aren't as good as high end crt's hovever they are much better than the Sony Grand Wega LCD projection TV. The fan for cooling the buld can be heard during very quit moments.
User Rating: 7/10
BEST DLP TV OUT THERE FOR THE PRICE
Pros: SLIM DESIGN, SMOKED SCREEN FOR LOW GLARE,ENHANCED BLACK LEVEL DEFINITION, WIDE ANGLE VIEWING,GREAT STRECH MODES FOR 4.3 FORMATS AND AN EXELLENT VIDEO PROCESSING CHIP FOR BETTER PIC QUALITY ON BOTH ANALOG AND AND HIGH DEFINITION (FAROUDJA DCDI CHIP)
Cons: A LITTLE EXPENSIVE, SHORT BULB LIFE IN SOME UNTS SO YOUR RUNNING A RISK AND SOME RAINBOW EFECT
User Rating: 6/10
Great Picture with HD or DVI input
Pros: Using with a Bravo D1 player and the DVI picture is amazing. So-so picture with digital cable, but no worse than other sets. HD is amazing and makes it hard to go back to cable after HD and DVI output DVD source. Really light and easy to move around.
Cons: Has a cheap plastic feel. Curious about how the reliability/durability will be. Expensive compared to other CRT based sets, but this is much better. Remote is very old school for such a new technology and would expect more.
User Rating: 
2/10
Still a projection
Pros: Lightweight, thin.
Cons: Price, darkness, have to be right in front of it to see it, still a projection. Companies are getting away from projection anyway.
User Rating: 8/10
Matches best plasma pictures
Pros: Relatively thin depth and very light. Bright, vibrant, clear picture with wide viewing angles. No burn in concerns as with plasma. DVI/HDCP. Price!!!
Cons: Replacement bulbs are currently expensive, but should last about 8,000 hrs.
User Rating: 8/10
Best Picture for the Buck
Pros: Picture quality is the best for the money. Watch TV in bright light with less than 3% reflection. Directv gives you a sharp picture. HDTV will take your breath away! Once you see the picture quality you will watch any program the comes in HDTV.
Cons: Manual is to simple does not go into great detail. Black levels could be better.
