DLP rear projector recommendation please

Mitsubishi just came out with their DLP and it was well worth the wait. It runs rings around the Samsung DLP. Samsung jumped the gun to be first but, it's picture and repair record are rock bottom. Mitsubishi uses a much more expensive chip for a better picture. It also waited to work out all of the kinks before it put it's DLP on the market. The 52 inch Mitsubishi DLP costs about $500 more than the Samsung, but it's worth the difference. All DLPs, and LCDs have limited peripheral vision compared to plasmas which cost double. For me the best compromise of cost verses quality is the Mitsubishi DLP.

A lot of misinformation re Mitsubishi DLP sets. First, Mitsubishi came out with a DLP set before Samsung came out with their set. It used the quite inferior early generation HD1 chip (I know, because I own that set). Mitsubishi briefly got out of the DLP game before coming back with a new model.

I am no fan of the Samsung sets, but, it is incorrect to say that Mitsubishi uses a more expensive and superior chip (if by chip, you mean the mirror device itself). Current Samsungs use the best available chip (HD2+) and Samsung is expected to be the first manufacturer to use the next generation chips.

in addition to Larryi's comments: with DLP, specify the apples you are comparing. HD2, HD3, and HD2+ are all at different performance and price points. xHD chips will be out soon, just to add to the mix.

The newest LG 52" has a "air" berring for the color wheel which supposedly has no friction. Also given there latest price move to 3k, $500 less that the 50" Sam and it has better color-especially in the flesh tones-and 2" bigger with the same 7 segment hd2 color wheel....Seems like the Sam has some real compitition....LG also makes a 44" at $2500-Same tv but smaller...

don't waste your money especially if you're a sports fan. take a good look at front projectors first and then make your decision!!! i've spent 20k in the last 4 years on rptv and let me tell you what a waste of 20k. i have an infocus sp7200 now and don't get much sleep.