This post is caving related because cavers are eventually going to want to watch their HD caving videos on a big high-definition screen.
I saw a Samsung TV in the store today that uses LED's for its projection source. The advantage being longer lasting bulbs, no moving parts, and less electricity. Personally, I thought the picture was only viewable from dead-center and it wasn't near as sharp as the HD flat panel models. ( They may not have had it plugged into a HD source. ) And it was much more expensive than the others. It is alleged to produce the best picture of the DLP models. It should because it cost twice as much. Rumor is that the TV uses 230 watts of power, while a plasma screen can use from 500 to 575 watts. Meaning you are helping the environment by using the LED-DLP for your HD viewing. Also, rumor is the LED-DLP will last more years than a LCD or plasma screen. So maybe once the price drops, this could be a good investment. One blogger claims the TV uses 3 high-power LED's. http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/brands/samsung/led-engine.gif The DLP chips are probably manufactured over-seas, but at least some of the profit should come back home to Dallas where Texas Instruments is located? If so, that could be a reason for some to consider the LED-DLP. versus a model made over the Pacific. At least 3 owners give it a 5 star review. http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/reviews/457391566 One DLP web-site alledges that the DLP tv's weigh 1/2 what a plasma TV weighs. It appears that the other DLP designs currently on the market, are going to become extinct. I would have bought one a few weeks ago, had I had the money. Now I am glad I waited. David Locklear --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
