navychief 1 Posted February 5, 2005 I am probably going to buy either a DLP or LCD projector for my gaming computer system. I really want to expand the video for my flight simulation, and from what I have read...this is the way to fly! If any of you have some advice on such things, please let me know. Thanks, Navy Chief retnavycpo@gmail.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Fates 63 Posted February 5, 2005 CRT-based RPTVs Advantages: Least expensive per inch (available in sizes 40" - 80") Easily repairable Excellent colour rendition, including blacks "Known quantity" for many years Disadvantages: Requires initial and periodic convergence and setup Large, "ugly" black box (typically) (takes up floor space) Susceptible to burn in, if not properly set up, operated. There are no CRT-based RPTVs that can natively display 720P. If the TV accepts 720P it gets converted to 1080i or 480P, depending on the set. LCD-based RPTVs Advantages: Light/compact for its screen size High resolution - 720P (actually typically 768/788P) (720P is considered by many to be superior to 1080i, hence the higher price for these sets) No need for convergence. Less sensitive to burn in than CRTs, but still some greyscale degradation possible if abused. Disadvantages: Periodic lamp replacement - about 2 years - ~$200-$400. More expensive than CRT-based RPTV Doesn't display blacks as well as CRTs. DLP-based RPTVs Advantages: Light/compact for its screen size High resolution - 720P (720P is considered by many to be superior to 1080i, hence the higher price for these sets) No need for convergence. No possibility of burn in Disadvantages: Periodic lamp replacement - about 2 years - ~$200-$400. More expensive than CRT-based RPTV Doesn't display blacks as well as CRTs. May have "rainbow" effect. Flat Panel LCDs Advantages: Sexy, thin, light, can hang on the wall Excellent resolution (768P typical) Disadvantages: Extremely expensive Only available in smaller sizes at this time Doesn't display blacks as well as CRTs Be careful - inexpensive flat panel displays may be 480P only. <C> Fates Source: http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=4801 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
