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DLP vs Plasma/LCD

I was just about ready to plunk down $4k for a Panasonic 42" plasma. I was at my brother's tonight watching the Olympics on his 42" Pioneer plasma (HD transmission,) when he tells me that I should go with a DLP for my bedroom, rather than the plasma. He claims the picture is much better and they cost less. I wasn't even considering a DLP because I didn't think it would fit in my bedroom. (being to deep) He says they make some, now, that are only a few inches deeper/wider than a plasma. Any takers? Is the DLP the way to go? If so, can anyone recommend one with killer picture quality, and relatively thin? thanks in advance. warren
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cello
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Hi Warren,
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I am looking at getting exactly the HL-P4674W that you just bought. What did you pay for it and where did you get it (if you don't mind).
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Rgds, Larry
theaudiotweak
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This product at this time is available to members of the Pro Buying group..So it is not as widely available ..so the pricing is not as fluid as the lesser models. When the newness wares off in a few months and distribution is widened the price will be reduced..Tom
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warrenh OP
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I had a professional video installer do the whole nine. We're talking DLP, stand, DVD, ICs, speakers, and amp. The price for the Samsung was $3200. I'm sure you can get it for less at Best Buy, but I was willing to pay a tad more to shift the responsiblity for proper hookup, etc. on someone other than myself. I'm a bit of a doofus with the oodles of ICs, color adjustments, DVD calibrations and all that crap. 'twas worth it, however. After calibration and power conditioner, I should be at nirvana. It seems like that, now. peace, warren
cello
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Thanks Warren,
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Audiotweak, Thanks for your quick response. Forgive my ignorance, but what is the Pro Buying Group ?
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david_aitken
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Toss in one more vote for the Sony 50" DLP. For under 3k I got a great looking screen that weighs less than 100 pounds and provides plenty of visual impact for my small theater. The plasmas are sexy as all get out - but the 5k difference in price I used to buy an Esoteric DV-50 to feed my bargain DLP - and I couldn't be happier.
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