DLP OR LCD Projector? Which should I buy and why? Looking to spend $1500. Thanks!?
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Good try, good choice for < $1500
LG 32" LCD HDTV (32LX1D)
•32" LCD display
•Widescreen (16:9)
•CableCARD™ compatible
•Built-in HD tuner
•HDMI input
•1366 x 768p resolution
DLP. DLP is almost better than an LCD projector, that is why you are seeing less and less LCDs around.
DLP for sure. At that price point, you can look at a 480P model.
For $1500 you’re not going to get an LCD projector. While LCD is crisper, the upside of DLP is a faster refresh rate than LCD (the next time you audition a LCD notice that objects in motion are blurry while objects at rest are perfect) and less chance of screen burn in so playing video games on them is not a problem. I personally went with a 50" DLP rear projector for right around $1700. An equivalent LCD will cost over $2200.
DLP… if you have the chance find someone who has one of each and try to see it in thier house. DLP will standout! i love mine
While DLP is generally superior - in no small measure due to it’s ability to generate better blacks, which has a significant overall impact on picture. However, you are unlikely to find a really good DLP projector for under $4,000.
At the price point you mention, you may be better off with an LCD projector, where technological improvements have been very impressive.
There are two main issues with an LCD - screendoor effect and blacks. LCD projectors have made great strides in both areas and in my view offer a better value, almost certainly at the under $2,000 price point.
Have a look at Panasonic AE900 (I have it’s predecessor). A very useful website for projector research is http://www.projectorcentral.com
One other thing you must consider (regardless of the technology you eventually choose) is what is called Throw Distance (projectorcentral has an interactive tool that calculates image size). This is important, since you don’t want to be limited by room size and end up with a smaller image as a result.