Has anyone purchased a Mitsubishi big screen TV?


I'm considering purchasing a Mitsubishi Platinum or Platinum Plus 55" or 65" rear projection TV(model #WS55809, #WS65809, or #WS65819). What is the picture and sound like compared to competition? Any service problems? Where could I get the best deal? Any others I should seriously consider?
glenno
I own an earlier Mitsu bigscreen but would probably buy a Toshiba TheaterWide now. I am completely happy with my Mitsu, but the new Toshiba's ARE better than the current crop of Mitsubishi's. TAS picked the Toshiba's as being a great buy for the money and i agree.

Keep in mind that all of these TV's look like junk if you use the factory default settings. Pick up either Video Essentials or Avia DVD calibration discs. It can make a WORLD of difference in picture quality and enjoyment. Sean
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I own an earlier Mitsu bigscreen but would probably buy a Toshiba TheaterWide now. I am completely happy with my Mitsu, but the new Toshiba's ARE better than the current crop of Mitsubishi's. TAS picked the Toshiba's as being a great buy for the money and i agree.

Keep in mind that all of these TV's look like junk if you use the factory default settings. Pick up either Video Essentials or Avia DVD calibration discs. It can make a WORLD of difference in picture quality and enjoyment. Sean
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The Mitsubishi television are wonderful! The picture is wonderful, completely HD ready, you can't go wrong.
I bought my TV as a floor model from the GoodGuys here in SF. Part of my negotiating was a 7 year in home warranty, which includes all the calbrating one's heart desires.

WS65809, $2,200 out the door, with the 7 year home warranty!

Tought to beat.

Dan
There are advantages/disadvantages with both. If you fix the red push on the Mitsu (cheap easy fix) the pic is great. You might check the more video-based forums for more info than you could possibly want or use ;-) Email me for suggested sites.
Last year purchased a silver series Mitsubishi 50 in. Had a 40 inch prior for 12 years. Super reliable and great picture. No maintenance calls ever. My daughter still has it. I have checked out everything on the market and this is the best. My brother has a 10K Sony projection with 10 ft screen and my wife and I prefer the picture and sharpness of the Mitsi. Several friends were in the market and after seeing ours bought similar units. For the money it is a great bridge system until HDTV gets sorted out and becomes affordable.