DLP rear projector recommendation please

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.