ViewSonic PGD-150 Active Stereographic 3D Shutter Glasses for ViewSonic DLP Link 120 Hz/3D Ready Projectors, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I intended to simply review the Viewsonic 3D DLP Link glasses, but I thought I would also share some things I needed to do to get my system setup to display 3D material.
I have a 2008 model Mitsubishi WD 65735 DLP television. In order to watch 3D programming there are a number of options that one can choose, each one of which requires a different type of setup. The "3D ready" TVs that Mitsubishi sold in 2008 (and a couple of other years) require the 3D signal to be formatted in what is called "checkerboard" format. This is one of three or four different methods in which 3D video might be formatted. I wanted to be able to view 3D video that is provided both by my cable provider (Brighthouse) as well as 3D video that is gradually becoming available on Blu Ray disks. Unfortunately, this required two different approaches to make the 3D source material compatible with the checkerboard format required by my Mitsubishi television.
1. The easy part - 3D video via Blu Ray disks: In order to view Blu Ray disks on my model Mitsubishi DLP television, I needed a 3D capable Blu Ray player that would output a 3D signal in the checkerboard format required my Mitsubishi. Panasonic makes three models of players that specifically support this format (the BDT 350, BDT 300 and the BDT 100 and its private model variations such as the BDT 105 and BDT 107. I chose the BDT 100 because it was the least expensive and still met all my connectivity needs. To set up the components to watch a 3D video, all I needed to do was to connect the player via HDMI, set the Mitsubishi to 3D mode in the setup menu, and set the Panasonic player to output 3D in checkerboard format via its setup menu. If you are using the Viewsonic 3D glasses, you can set the polarity in either the normal or the reverse mode in the television 3D setup menu because these glasses have the ability to switch polarity by simply pressing the power button once they are turned on and viewing a 3D image. You can tell which mode is correct simply by looking at the picture. If the polarity is not set correctly, the 3D image will look flat and somewhat blurry. Simply press the power button on the glasses a couple of times and to see what looks best. It will be pretty obvious
(NOTE: I discovered that it is critical to set the Mitsubishi in 3D mode BEFORE you choose the HDMI input through which the BluRay player is connected to the television or before you turn the player on. This is because the Blu Ray player communicates with the TV to determine whether or not it (the TV) is capable of playing 3D videos. If this communication occurs before you set the TV to 3D mode, the player will think that the TV is not capable of displaying a 3D image and will only play the video in 2D format. If this happens, turn the player off, set the TV to 3D mode, and then turn the player back on so the "handshaking" between the two occurs again. (You will not want to set the TV to 3D mode and keep it there, because when you watch 2D source material with the TV in 3D mode, the picture will look washed out and less bright.)
Once this is all done, start the video, power on the glasses, check the polarity and you will be enjoying great 3D video. There is no external emitter required with the Viewsonic glasses as the glasses automatically synch up with the TV using a burst of light that the TV produces This is what the "DLP Link" technology does and why these glasses will only work with at DLP television.
2. The harder part -- watching 3D video via cable: Although my cable provider does have a limited selection of 3D video available, the format it provides the signal in is not the checkerboard format required by the Mitsubishi television. To view this content, I had to buy the $99 Mitsubishi 3DA-1 adaptor. This adaptor converts a variety of other types of 3D signals to the checkerboard format required by the television. I did not buy the Mitsubishi starter pack (which also contains 2 pairs of glasses) because the starter pack with two pairs of glasses cost more than buying adaptor alone and three pairs of the Viewsonic glasses. Also, the starter pack does not use the DLP Link technology for the glasses. It uses "active 3d" glasses which require a separate emitter (which is included in the starter pack). While there are pros and cons to the different approaches, I chose the DLP Link approach because it is not possible to disable the DLP Link burst of light on the Mitsubishi television. This burst of light is not visible when using DLP Link glasses, but it has been reported that when using active 3D glasses (which do not require this burst to operate), the resulting picture looks more washed out because of it.
The adaptor is not hard to hook up, but it is certainly more complicated to get working correctly than is the Blu Ray player. This is because you have to set the adaptor for the particular format that your source material is being provided in (which can vary depending on the service provider) in order for it to be properly decoded into the checkerboard format that the TV requires. Once you have it set up and working however, the 3D picture quality is excellent as well.
This was supposed to be a review of the glasses so here it is: The glasses work great. They are reasonably comfortable and will work on top of regular glasses. While a 3D picture will always be less bright than the comparable 2D picture, I did not find the reduction in brightness at all objectionable. The 3D image is as good as the movie theater experience.
There are a couple of cons to these glasses. The first is that you may want to dim or eliminate any lighting behind you as it can result in an annoying reflection in the glasses. The second is that these glasses are not rechargeable. There is a second set of batteries provided with the glasses, but because they are button cells, you won't simply be able to replace the batteries with ones you may have around the house. The batteries are supposed to last about 70 hours, but I haven't had the glasses long enough to verify this. The glasses do turn off automatically, which should maximize battery life, however. Also, DLP link glasses are prone to displaying what has been called a "rainbow" effect when viewing bright backgrounds. I did notice this effect in certain scenes, but I did not find it very distracting, and if I hadn't been looking for it, I might not have noticed it. Finally, the glasses are "industrial strength" (the instructions make reference to them being used in classroom settings). While this may make them durable, they also don't fold up like regular eyewear, which makes them a little difficult to store.
Overall, I am very pleased with them. They are among the most inexpensive of the 3D glasses and work as advertised. I will be buying a couple of more sets so that I can enjoy 3D movies with company.


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Optoma Gt720 3d Game Time Projector, Great for Wii, Playstation, and Xbox Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this GT720 for about 3 weeks now. It is AMAZING! If you are considering buying it, just do so because I seriously doubt you will regret it. Hooked up to it currently is an Xbox360, a Philips HTS6600 Home Theater, a WD TV Live Plus HD media player, and a Viewsonic Tablet G. I have all of this hooked up through an HDMI switch. I really have no other projectors to compare this one to - but I honestly do not need anything else to compare it to. I did a few weeks of research into projectors, but for the price - this is a great short throw! In the daytime, the picture is still clear. Obviously at night, it is mind-blowing. All my friends and girlfriend are unbelievably impressed. The short throw projects at 100"-110" from 7 feet away. Perfect for storage on the 2nd shelf of my coffee table. So like I said before if you are considering this projector 1) for the price, 2) for the quality, 3) for the short-throw, this is the one for you!!

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ViewSonic’s PJD6210 XGA DLP 120Hz 3D Ready Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently took the plunge on a projector. I was actually originally going to get this projector initially but then the Acer H5360 and Optoma HD66 lured me with their 720 peeeez. However, upon many many talks with the wife, I decided to wait on a more expensive 3D PJ until the Blu-Ray 3D thang is all settled. For nearly $300 less than the Optoma HD66, I scored a Viewsonic 6210 at $420. As for the Acer, it is still unavailable here in the 'States as of writing this. Anyways, the projector is tiny and does max res of 1280x1024 (1024x768 native). It supports 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio.
Right off the bat, I felt the color was a bit muted, but the projector was insanely bright. I borrowed a HD20 Optoma for months and this rivals the brightness of that PJ. Picture clarity of the 6210 is what you would expect of a XGA projector. It's clear, but no 1080p. I played with the color and was satisfied but never undeniably impressed. It's passable (for my standards), but I think I need to do some more tweaking.
After a wrestle with an on-board GPU, I finally got the drivers to work for my 8800 GTS (thanks to Windows Update - nVidia installer flat out would not work). 3D Vision wizard was an absolute breeze. It recognized the monitor instantly. I tried some movie trailers (Bolt, Fly Me to the Moon) and they were EXTREMELY impressive. No ghosting, very clear.
I then tried Avatar the game. Blown away. I was used to playing on a 120hz CRT but playing on a DLP projector is just... better than I imagined. ZERO ghosting. I mean, zip, zilch, nada. The brightness dips heavily in 120hz mode, but you can make up for this for the most part in the number of options via the nVidia Control Panel, in-game settings, or PJ settings.
I hooked up my 360 to it with ease via the VGA cable that is available. It looked great, along with HD Netflix streaming. The PS3 was a different story. It's super easy and looks great when you have the right connectors, but I had to order the PS2/PS3 component cable first, and a VGA to component adapter which took forever to arrive (accidentally ordered from a Chinese seller on ebay for the adapter). Once its all hooked up it looks really good in 720p, but 1080p was too compressed for this PJ. Blu-Rays actually look pretty damn good too on my 88" screen. Definitely "HD" looking although the projector is technically a 1024x768 native image.
Summary:
Pros:
Small
Bright
Zero Ghosting
CHEEEEAP!!
100% 3D Vision Compatibility/Support (although did not work for Mirror's Edge)
Clear
Cons:
Less-than-impressive Color (not bad, just wasn't impressed)
Not Technically HD (but can take HD signals and def looks HD)
Dimming in 120hz Mode
No HDMI Port, which was obvious before I ordered, but still.
Need lots of connectors too hook up PS3
I also posted this review at the nVidia 3D Vision forum.

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Mitsubishi WD-65736 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)First, allow me to state that I am a long time Sony user (which is widely considered to make the best in televisions and other electronics). Well, this Mitsubishi HDTV can stand "toe to toe" with the Sony line, and it does it at a much lower price.
This television's High definition picture is awesome, and it's speakers are more than adequate!!! I have DIRECTV which only offers a 1080i signal (this television has an even better 1080p capability), and I am totally amazed with the crisp and clean picture. The picture is great from any angle and close up. You simply have to see it to believe it (especially if you like sports and movies). The cooling fan is extremely quiet too (can't hear it at all).
IMPORTANT - It should be understood that this television is made for a HD signal (720p, 1080i, or 1080p). Due to the overwhelming size of the screen, non HD channels seem blurry, and almost not worth watching. So make sure you spend the extra money for the HD channel packages with your cable or satellite company.
On a side note, this model also comes with an easy set up feature. It's a very nice... you simply plug in your dvd player, satellite receiver, Play Station, Xbox, whatever and it automatically senses it. It will ask you to verify that it is what it thinks it is, and that's it; no special programming or matching remotes. The television is extremely user friendly!
If you plan on watching predominately high definition channels and movies, buy this tv! You won't be disappointed!!!


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Toshiba 52HM84 52-Inch HDTV-Ready Projection DLP TV Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent over two years looking at high definition televisions before settling on the Toshiba. The features that sold me were the outstanding picture quality, both brightness and clarity, as well as the very reasonable price for the size and features of the set. I spent several months watching the prices in the retail stores, but never found the price dipping much below the $3000 that every retail store seems to want to sell it for.
I have never purchased an item as large as this from Amazon, and I was a bit reluctant to do so. Given the reviews to date and comments regarding reliability, I was concerned about buying from a company that did not have a good extended warranty option available. While Amazon does sell third party contracts, I did not find them to be particularly well known. I was leaning toward buying the unit from Sears, where the extended warranty is supported by a very large service organization, and the organization is staffed by full time Sears employees who have always been very professional with other items I have needed service on. The down side was a $700 difference in price between Sears and Amazon.
What finally convinced me to choose Amazon over the local retailers was that I was able to double the warranty by charging it on my American Express card. My only other hesitation was that I needed the unit carried up a flight of stairs, and while I knew that the local Sears delivery person would carry it up, I was not sure what to expect from a trucking company contracted by Amazon.
My set was delivered yesterday by Eagle Freight. They scheduled my delivery between noon and 5:00 pm, and they showed up at 4:00 pm, after first calling to let me know they were on their way. The drivers were very friendly and professional, and they gladly carried the set up to the second floor and waited while I confirmed it was working properly. They even took away the empty packaging. Since I am familiar with electronics equipment, I knew how to quickly set it up without their help. I'm not sure they would have known how to set up an HDTV had I needed assistance, but fortunately this was not an issue for me.
The TV was up and running within 3 minutes, and the quality is absolutely breathtaking. After much trepidation about purchasing such a large item over the internet, I am quite pleased that I chose to do so. I'm still debating whether to add an extended warranty or just take a chance on it with the American Express warranty doubler as a backup. The extended warranties do not generally cover the replacement bulb, which cost approximately $300. Since this is the most likely part to fail, I suspect that I would be better off taking my chances and skipping the extended warranty option. However, it's nice to know this option exists if I need it.
For those of you thinking about purchasing this item from Amazon, I would recommend you give it a try, as long as your credit card will double the warranty, and you do not need much help in hooking up the set. I will update this review after having a few weeks to get more familiar with the TV.
3/5/2005
After having this set for a few months, I am still thoroughly impressed with it. The quality is outstanding, and I have had no issues to date with reliability. I did purchase a 4 year Warrantech warranty for around $200. This extends the warranty beyond the one year Toshiba warranty for a total of 5 years of coverage. Hopefully I will never need it, but for $200 it seemed well worth the price.

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Toshiba takes digital light processing (DLP) technology into the future with the 52-inch TheaterWide 52HM84 HD-ready rear-projection TV. The 16:9 52HM84 uses a proprietary system called TALEN (Toshiba Advanced Light Engine); based on the Texas Instruments HD2+ DLP chip, it enhances brightness and contrast while keeping the 1,280 x 720 progressive resolution (720p). Toshiba's TheaterWide TVs challenge direct-view CRT models when it comes to reproducing deep blacks and details in dark or shadowy scenes. This set is HDTV ready (it needs an optional high-definition receiver to get HD signals), but can improve standard-definition video, thanks to Toshiba's multistep PixelPure video processing system, which optimizes the three main picture quality factors: resolution, contrast, and color. All incoming signals are converted by the built-in scaler to match the DLP chip's native 720p resolution.PixelPure encompasses eight different processing circuits. Among its components are 6.2- million-pixel oversampling (for higher perceived resolution), real-speed progressive scanning (which uses additional sampling points to create smoother diagonal lines), a Magic Square algorithm (for smooth, natural color gradation), Dynamic Contrast Enhancer (for higher perceived contrast and increased color saturation), and Color Detail Enhancer (to maintain fine image detail in color-saturated areas).DLP technology uses an optical semiconductor, known as the Digital Micromirror Device, or DMD chip, to digitally manipulate light. The chip contains a rectangular array of up to 1.3 million microscopic mirrors, each measuring less than one-fifth the width of a human hair. A DMD panel's micromirrors are mounted on tiny hinges that enable them to tilt either toward the light source (on) or away from it (off), creating a light or dark pixel on the projection surface. The bit-streamed image code entering the semiconductor directs each mirror to switch on and off up to several thousand times per second, enabling the mirrors to reflect pixels in up to 1,024 shades of gray.The HD2+ DLP chip ensures an ultraclean image by filling in the dimples, or vias, in the mirrors to avoid stray light. It increases both brightness and contrast, resulting in an impressive color-corrected contrast ratio (2,200:1) at 1,100 ANSI lumens. The set's TheaterFine HD Super Fine Pitch screen reduces the physical space between the lines on the lenticular screen, resulting in a finer, sharper, more detailed picture.Toshiba's DFine Hi-Speed VSM (velocity scan modulation) improves contrast and overall picture sharpness, while the CableClear DNR+ digital noise reduction optimizes poor NTSC signals from antenna or cable, further eliminating video noise ("snow") for a clean, crisp image. Cinema Mode circuitry (3:2 pulldown switch) identifies original film-based content from DVDs, then reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material.A 3-D Y/C (4 MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction helps eliminate dot crawl and color bleed and significantly reduces detail noise, seen as shimmering or flicker, in complex or intricately detailed scenes. Color temperature controls allow you to adjust white balance. The Warm setting reduces the color temperature to an NTSC standard 6,500 degrees Kelvin and delivers a redder image that is ideal for display in a dimly lit room. Medium and Cool setting provide a progressively bluer image for the best picture as room light levels are increased.The 52HM84 has plenty of inputs for connecting all your audio and video components. In back you'll find two RF, two composite video, two S-Video, and two HD ColorStream component video, as well as a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) digital input. HDMI is an uncompressed, all-digital audio-video interface that supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus eight-channel digital audio--all on a single cable. A set of front composite and S-video inputs make hooking up a game console or camcorder a snap.Other features include HD Window dual-tuner POP (picture-on-picture) with PIP sound for listening to two programs simultaneously, the new Radiance DC lamp with high brightness and lower power modes for extended life, individual audio-video settings by input type, sleep and wake timers, Real Speed progressive scanning to create smoother diagonal lines, the Color Transient Improver for sharp transitions on color changes without bleeding, and the Color Detail Enhancer to maintain fine image detail in color-saturated areas.Aside from the 20-watts-per-channel stereo speaker system, the 52HM84 uses MTS for programming with stereo sound, and SAP for receiving a second audio track in another language. Meanwhile, SRS WOW combines 3-D Sound (simulated surround sound from any stereo audio) with TruBass (yet another low-frequency enhancement) and Focus (which clarifies voices). The StableSound volume leveler eliminates drastic volume spikes while changing channels or when channels go to a commercial break.What's in the Box 52-inch 52HM84 HD-ready rear-projection DLP TV, four-item illuminated universal remote with DVD control, warranty, and user's manual.

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Toshiba 62HM84 62-Inch HDTV-Ready Projection DLP TV Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent over two years looking at high definition televisions before settling on the Toshiba. The features that sold me were the outstanding picture quality, both brightness and clarity, as well as the very reasonable price for the size and features of the set. I spent several months watching the prices in the retail stores, but never found the price dipping much below the $3000 that every retail store seems to want to sell it for.
I have never purchased an item as large as this from Amazon, and I was a bit reluctant to do so. Given the reviews to date and comments regarding reliability, I was concerned about buying from a company that did not have a good extended warranty option available. While Amazon does sell third party contracts, I did not find them to be particularly well known. I was leaning toward buying the unit from Sears, where the extended warranty is supported by a very large service organization, and the organization is staffed by full time Sears employees who have always been very professional with other items I have needed service on. The down side was a $700 difference in price between Sears and Amazon.
What finally convinced me to choose Amazon over the local retailers was that I was able to double the warranty by charging it on my American Express card. My only other hesitation was that I needed the unit carried up a flight of stairs, and while I knew that the local Sears delivery person would carry it up, I was not sure what to expect from a trucking company contracted by Amazon.
My set was delivered yesterday by Eagle Freight. They scheduled my delivery between noon and 5:00 pm, and they showed up at 4:00 pm, after first calling to let me know they were on their way. The drivers were very friendly and professional, and they gladly carried the set up to the second floor and waited while I confirmed it was working properly. They even took away the empty packaging. Since I am familiar with electronics equipment, I knew how to quickly set it up without their help. I'm not sure they would have known how to set up an HDTV had I needed assistance, but fortunately this was not an issue for me.
The TV was up and running within 3 minutes, and the quality is absolutely breathtaking. After much trepidation about purchasing such a large item over the internet, I am quite pleased that I chose to do so. I'm still debating whether to add an extended warranty or just take a chance on it with the American Express warranty doubler as a backup. The extended warranties do not generally cover the replacement bulb, which cost approximately $300. Since this is the most likely part to fail, I suspect that I would be better off taking my chances and skipping the extended warranty option. However, it's nice to know this option exists if I need it.
For those of you thinking about purchasing this item from Amazon, I would recommend you give it a try, as long as your credit card will double the warranty, and you do not need much help in hooking up the set. I will update this review after having a few weeks to get more familiar with the TV.
3/5/2005
After having this set for a few months, I am still thoroughly impressed with it. The quality is outstanding, and I have had no issues to date with reliability. I did purchase a 4 year Warrantech warranty for around $200. This extends the warranty beyond the one year Toshiba warranty for a total of 5 years of coverage. Hopefully I will never need it, but for $200 it seemed well worth the price.

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Note: Toshiba 62HM84 62" HDTV-Ready Projection DLP TV is no longer being manufactured. You may want to consider purchasing the newer Toshiba 62HM94 62" DLP Integrated HDTV with Cable Card Slot instead.
Toshiba takes digital light processing (DLP) technology into the future with the 62-inch TheaterWide 62HM84 HD-ready rear-projection TV. The 16:9 62HM84 uses a proprietary system called TALEN (Toshiba Advanced Light Engine); based on the Texas Instruments HD2+ DLP chip, it enhances brightness and contrast while keeping the 1,280 x 720 progressive resolution (720p). Toshiba's TheaterWide TVs challenge direct-view CRT models when it comes to reproducing deep blacks and details in dark or shadowy scenes. This set is HDTV ready (it needs an optional high-definition receiver to get HD signals), but it can improve standard-definition video, thanks to Toshiba's multistep PixelPure video processing system, which optimizes the three main picture quality factors: resolution, contrast, and color. All incoming signals are converted by the built-in scaler to match the DLP chip's native 720p resolution.PixelPure encompasses eight different processing circuits. Among its components are 6.2-million-pixel oversampling (for higher perceived resolution), real-speed progressive scanning (which uses additional sampling points to create smoother diagonal lines), a Magic Square algorithm (for smooth, natural color gradation), Dynamic Contrast Enhancer (for higher perceived contrast and increased color saturation), and Color Detail Enhancer (to maintain fine image detail in color-saturated areas).DLP technology uses an optical semiconductor, known as the Digital Micromirror Device, or DMD chip, to digitally manipulate light. The chip contains a rectangular array of up to 1.3 million microscopic mirrors, each measuring less than one-fifth the width of a human hair. A DMD panel's micromirrors are mounted on tiny hinges that enable them to tilt either toward the light source (on) or away from it (off), creating a light or dark pixel on the projection surface. The bit-streamed image code entering the semiconductor directs each mirror to switch on and off up to several thousand times per second, enabling the mirrors to reflect pixels in up to 1,024 shades of gray.The HD2+ DLP chip ensures an ultraclean image by filling in the dimples, or vias, in the mirrors to avoid stray light. It increases both brightness and contrast, resulting in an impressive color-corrected contrast ratio (2,200:1) at 1,100 ANSI lumens. The set's TheaterFine HD Super Fine Pitch screen reduces the physical space between the lines on the lenticular screen, resulting in a finer, sharper, more detailed picture.Toshiba's DFine Hi-Speed VSM (velocity scan modulation) improves contrast and overall picture sharpness, while the CableClear DNR+ digital noise reduction optimizes poor NTSC signals from antenna or cable, further eliminating video noise ("snow") for a clean, crisp image. Cinema Mode circuitry (3:2 pulldown switch) identifies original film-based content from DVDs, then reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material.A 3-D Y/C (4 MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction helps eliminate dot crawl and color bleed and significantly reduces detail noise, seen as shimmering or flicker, in complex or intricately detailed scenes. Color temperature controls allow you to adjust white balance. The Warm setting reduces the color temperature to an NTSC standard 6,500 degrees Kelvin and delivers a redder image that is ideal for display in a dimly lit room. Medium and Cool settings provide a progressively bluer image for the best picture as room light levels are increased.The 62HM84 has plenty of inputs for connecting all your audio and video components. In back you'll find two RF, two composite video, two S-video, and two HD ColorStream component video, as well as a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) digital input. HDMI is an uncompressed, all-digital audio-video interface that supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus eight-channel digital audio--all on a single cable. A set of front composite and S-video inputs make hooking up a game console or camcorder a snap.Other features include HD Window dual-tuner POP (picture-on-picture) with PIP sound for listening to two programs simultaneously, the new Radiance DC Lamp with high brightness and lower power modes for extended life, individual audio-video settings by input type, sleep and wake timers, Real Speed progressive scanning to create smoother diagonal lines, the Color Transient Improver for sharp transitions on color changes without bleeding, and the Color Detail Enhancer to maintain fine image detail in color-saturated areas.Aside from the 20-watts-per-channel stereo speaker system, the 62HM84 uses MTS for programming with stereo sound, and SAP for receiving a second audio track in another language. Meanwhile, SRS WOW combines 3-D Sound (simulated surround sound from any stereo audio) with TruBass (yet another low-frequency enhancement) and Focus (which clarifies voices). The StableSound volume leveler eliminates drastic volume spikes while changing channels or during commercial breaks.What's in the Box 62-inch 62HM84 HD-ready rear-projection DLP TV, four-item illuminated universal remote with DVD control, warranty, and user's manual.

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3DTV Glasses (FOUR) - COMPATIBLE with Nvidia,Philips, HP Envy laptops, JVC 3D Projectors Models DLA-X3, DLA-X7 and DLA-X9 and Optoma 3D-XL Converter and Viewsonic VP3D1 ,CrystalEyes®,Nvidia®,XpanD®,I/O®,Elsa®, X3D®,3DTV Corp® glasses and Emitters and others. Review

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(More customer reviews)These glasses work flawlessly on my Samsung 8000 series 3DTV. I actually use these more than I use the Samsung brand glasses I got with my starter kit since they are rechargeable. Ancillary benefit: USB cable charges my Evo Shift, and PS3 controllers. Definitely got more than I bargained for!

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Mitsubishi WD-73738 73-Inch 1080p 3D DLP HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)I'd like to make two points clear at the outset. One, I have always been a bit suspicious of glowing reviews I've read out here, suspecting somehow they had been written by people associated with the company producing the product being reviewed. And two, although I have purchased other less expensive items online, I have always had a great fear of buying large ticket items, such as this television set, online.
I had resisted buying an HDTV mainly because I wasn't comfortable with the drawbacks inherent in each type of set, e.g. burn-in for plasma sets and dropped pixels for LCD sets, plus the fact that the picture on most of these sets gradually deteriorated as each day went by. My current set had been a 45 inch Mitsubishi DLP television, whose picture was still as sharp and clear as the first day I turned it on back in 2001, despite the fact that the original lamp had never been replaced. So I was definitely a Mitsubishi fan, despite some of the problems I'd read about with certain of their earlier DLP high definition models.
But the thing which really motivated me to finally purchase a Hi-Def set was the day I watched my first 3D demonstration at a Best Buy store. It was amazing and all I could think of after that was watching my favorite sports teams in 3D. So I began a long and very arduous research process, mainly online. It finally brought me to this particular Mitsubishi 3D ready set, despite the negative reviews given to certain earlier Mitsubishi models, whose warranties Mitsubishi did extend for two additional years. And, it seems as though many people bought these Mitsubishi sets without ever being aware that, under varying circumstances, they may have to replace their lamp from time to time.
At any rate, I eventually took the giant leap of faith and ordered my new Mitsu 73 inch HDTV from Amazon.com., mainly because I had made other smaller buys from Amazon.com with no problems and I have to admit I liked the idea of free shipping and no state taxes on a large ticket item like this, which saved me around $260.00. Anyway, the big day arrived and while I had had many earlier concerns over how the delivery would be handled, I was delighted to find how smoothly the actual delivery process went. At the time of purchase, the delivery was scheduled for 7/22/10 between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. They actually arrived at 10:15 AM on 7/22/10. As I was extremely relieved to find, the two men handling the delivery actually brought the stand and set inside my apartment, in that order, and carefully unboxed each item. They then gave me plenty of time to carefully inspect each item for any exterior damage. They then carefully placed the set on the stand and even turned on the set to make sure the initial blue screen appeared. So, it turned out all my delivery fears were absolutely unfounded. The delivery could not have gone better.
After they left, I waited for a bit and then began hooking things up. After plugging everything into my new surge protector and making the required connections, I turned the set on and went through the required set-up routine, making all the picture settings which had been recommended on several Hi-Def forums for the earlier version of this model. These seemed to give me a very nice initial picture, although I feel I may have a bit more tweaking to do to suit my individual preferences. But after briefly watching some college football and professional golf, as well as an episode of The Sopranos, I believe all my research has been well rewarded and that I have purchased the perfect set for me. There have been a few who told me they would never have anything to do with Mitsubishi sets, but as I told them, I will remain a fan until such time as this set proves me wrong. In addition, I will mention that I did purchase a SquareTrade extended warranty for this set, as I would have done for any item costing this much. The cost was little enough to provide peace of mind for four years. And, as I later learned, my Visa card automatically extends the warranty for a fifth year.
So I suppose this review is exactly the type that would have inspired me to believe it was written by a Mitsubishi employee. Nothing could be further from the truth. I just feel I did my homework and bought this item from a reliable E-tailer and hopefully, I will be enjoying my new Mitsubishi 3D HDTV for many years to come.
I'm back with some additional information as I've decided to include the basic settings I've come up with to obtain what I think is an excellent picture on this particular HDTV set. They are as follows:
Color 40, Tint 27, Sharpness 31, Color Temp. Low, Video Noise Med., Edge Enhancement On, Deep Field Imaging Off, Smooth 120 Off, Picture Mode Natural, Contrast 33, Brightness 31. I might also add most of my viewing is done in pretty dim lighting, which I think very much contributes to an optimum picture.
I'd also like to add that the 3D picture on this set, using the Panasonic DMP-BDT350 3D BluRay player, is absolutely phenominal. My only other experience with 3D television viewing was at a Best Buy Store where I watched a 3D demo on a 55" Samsung LED set and the 3D effect with this 73" Mitsubishi is far better. It is true that the more immersive the experience (the larger the screen), the better the 3D effect is. Now I am simply waiting for my upgraded (HR21 and above) DirecTV receiver so I can begin viewing some of their existing 3D sports channels.
Well, here it is in my second week and I just received (finally) the DirecTV receiver (HR21-200) I needed to receive their on-air 3D programming. After calling DirecTV to activate this new receiver I hooked up the Mitsu 3DG-1000 adapter kit, chose 3D programming on my Mitsu 73738 HDTV menu, put on my 3D glasses and sat back to enjoy some of the most amazing television I've ever seen. I watched a 3D program on Channel 104 called The Universe and after watching the asteroid belt head directly into my living room, followed by a close-up of the surface of the sun (which appeared to be hovering about six inches above my coffee table)I knew I was hooked and hooked BIGtime!!! And if that wasn't enough to do it, I then watched some lions and a cheetah roaming the veldt, with their heads occasionally poking into my living room, and that absolutely finished off the job! I am now officially a 3D addict! Lower prices and more extensive 3D programming be hanged! I bought now and I'm glad of it! Now just bring on my first 3D football game!
Just another note to mark the passing of my first month with my new Mitsu HDTV. Everything still working great! I have been very much surprised to find a group of people out here who are definitely anti-Mitsubishi. Some of their reasons seem no more substantial than possibly having to replace the lamp in a Mitsubishi set. To my way of thinking, that's kind of like buying a Hummer and then asking the dealer what kind of gas mileage it gets. If you're spending $2,000 + for a great 3D HDTV and you occasionally have to replace a hundred dollar part (which incidentally will restore your set to having the same great picture you had on Day 1) then that's no biggie at all.
For you people out there who have DirecTV, I might suggest when you set up your new 3D receiver that you pick the "Non-natural" option in the video set-up. If you don't, every time you switch programs to one with a different resolution, the screen will briefly go blank and you will hear eight or nine loud clicking noises before the new program begins. After awhile it became very irritating so I decided I'd rather do without it.
Well, here I am back again at just about the end of month two with my Mitsu 73737. Everything still works fine. I'm mainly here to comment on the 3D programming I've watched during these almost 60 days, particularly the sports programming. Tennis was a disappointment. Since the camera coverage is usually from behind one player and because most players spend their time at the baseline, then you're not going to get much change in depth, which definitely diminishes the 3D effect. Plus, the court itself is flat, unlike the rolling hills of a golf course. Golfing was very enjoyable to watch in 3D because everyone is constantly moving around and changing depth in relation to the camera positions. Motocross X Games were fun; watching those bikes do 360s high above uneven ground. Basketball offered pretty good effects but football was my favorite of all, especially when covered with multiple cameras, including overhead views. There was one particular pass play during the Va. Tech./Boise St. game where the pass came right at you into the end zone. Really great 3D effect! But the one sport I'm still really anxious to see is Boxing! I think that might turn out to be the best sport of all for 3D viewing.
However, I feel the features made especially to demonstrate the 3D effect remain the best source of amazing 3D programming. There is one in particular and it features various jungle animals, including a rather large snake, which uncoils directly toward the viewer. I defy anyone to sit and watch this snake move directly into your room and toward your face without unconsciously moving backwards and/or putting your hand up to protect yourself. I've watched it 4 or 5 times now and I still can't just sit there and watch it without physically reacting.
And for you videophiles out there who complain because these particular Mitsubishi HDTV sets use the checkerboard format for 3D viewing, which reduces the resolution from 1080 to 720 for each eye, I can only say it's a total
non-issue as far as I'm concerned and I doubt the majority of viewers could even tell the difference anyhow. In fact, it reminds me a bit of the audiophiles from back in the day when Hi-Fi first appeared who complained because a certain speaker's upper limit was too low, when in truth, most listeners couldn't even perceive sounds in that particular range to begin with.



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3d Glasses (Four) and Emitter for 3d Ready DLP Tv's or Pc with Nvidia Quadro Card Review

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(More customer reviews)My Mitsubishi DLP HDTV came "3D Ready" but prices were astronomical. Mitsubishi wants $400 for two pairs of glasses and the emitter. They also give you a box that allows you to connect to a non "checkerboard" compatible 3D source. I bought a Panasonic 3D Blu-ray player that has native support, so all I needed were glasses. Along comes the crowning touch to my 3D setup.. THESE GLASSES! I had a question at 10pm and they called me the next morning and stayed on the line to make sure I was fully satisfied with my answers. The glasses came packed well, in a generic brown box with peanuts and bags. The glasses don't have flashy colors or logos on them, and like all 3D glasses look silly on, but work GREAT!
Cons? Ok, two. I have a 60" TV because the room is big enough to "need" one. The included emitter is better than the base one they sell, but not quite strong enough to make the 15 feet to my favorite seating position. My solution was to tuck the emitter's base into one of my suspended ceiling tiles about 3 feet in front of the TV. The other problem I had was with my remote. The emitter constantly sends a sync signal to the glasses and makes my remote useless. Since I doubt I'll be doing much remote mashing while viewing a 3D movie, the solution is to take the emitter out of the ceiling tiles when not in use.
For the price, you can't do any better, not even for double the price. Next up... nVidia Quadra card for my computer for 3D gaming!

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Wireless glasses and emitter for 3D Ready DLP TV's from Mitsubishi and Samsung or PC with Nvidia Quadro cardor Ati FirePro with stereo VESA plug. TV's work with any program having a checkerboard format 3D output (Xbox, PS3, 3D BluRay, some set top boxes). Up to 15 persons can view the tv with optional additional glasses. Multiprotocol emitter also works with 6 other kinds of wireless glasses. Does NOT work with newest (2010) 3DTV sets. Optional dongle(pc interface) permits use with 3D ready DLP Projectors or with older CRT monitors (ie, tube type). Free software available for use with pc games.

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Mitsubishi HD1000U High Definition 720p DLP Home Theater Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)The Mitsubishi HD1000U produces an outstanding image that compares well against projectors costing quite a bit more. As a DLP projector, its black levels are superior to LCD projectors while the color accuracy is a bit off (though more than acceptable). My previous projector was an Infocus X1, a first-generation DLP model. The HD1000U produces a cleaner, higher-resolution image, that is noticeably brighter than the X1. In fact, the HD1000U is substantially brighter than many other home theater projectors on the market and will work well in a room with moderate ambient light. Mine is installed in a room with moderate ambient light from several large windows, and produces an adequate image in midday sun. With the window shades pulled, or at night, I have to run it in low lamp mode to avoid eye discomfort.
Audible noise levels are extremely low when in low lamp mode - in fact, the noise from my heating/AC ductwork is substantially louder. High lamp mode is somewhat louder but still quieter than the air filter one room over. Connectivity options are about what you'd expect from this price range and are fine assuming you have an AV receiver capable of switching component video or HDMI. Build quality is outstanding; the projector feels nice and solid and finished in matte gray that blends into most decors without a problem. My only gripe here is that replacing the lens cover tends to shift the focus control.
I'd be remiss if I didn't discuss the one limitation of the HD1000U - its installation. In the vast majority of rooms you will need to ceiling mount it. Because of the vertical offset of the lens, the image will appear substantially above the lens centerline when placed on a table, or substantially below the lens centerline when ceiling mounted. For most reasonably sized rooms with a 10 foot plus throw distance, this will restrict you to either ceiling mounting or having the projector only a foot or two off the floor. In my living room, with an 11.5 foot throw distance, the projector is mounted upside down on a shelf approximately 7 feet off the floor. I have high ceilings, so this is not an issue, but be aware that if you have standard 8 foot ceilings in large room, installation may be quite difficult. The built in zoom is not much help, and there is no lens shift option like Sanyo and Panasonic offer. My parents have a Panasonic 700 installed in their basement home theater (with a low ceiling) and I doubt that the HD1000 could be installed in the same space. Various websites offer calculators that will compute image location given projector placement; you would be well advised to check installation requirements ahead of time.
In summary, though, if you can fit an HD1000U into your space, there is not a better projector to be found within $500 of its price. As a final and not insignificant bonus, the light engine in the HD1000U is completely sealed. There is quite literally no maintenance to peform on this unit after it is installed, until your first bulb replacement at 2-3000 hours. Not only does this avoid the hassle of the 100 hour cleanings that you'll find on most other projectors, you can also rest easy that the optics will never accumulate dust blobs and require a factory service.
An outstanding buy, just remember to check the installation requirements ahead of time.

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Optoma BG-ZD101 DLP Link 3D Glasses with 3 Interchangeable Nose Pieces (Red) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was skeptical at first to get this, but it worked out great. These glasses are best to use with the 3D ready DLP HDTVs. They don't require a separate ER emitter. The glasses sync up to the TV, using the TV's DLP-Link function, without an IR emitter. I have a Samsung HL67A750 TV with a Panasonic DMP-BDT100 Blu-Ray DVD player. Panasonic is the only one that you can set up to play in a checkerboard format. Samsung players do not work in this format.

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Optoma HD70 720p DLP Home Theater Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned an Optoma EP 719 XGA projector for about a year and find it an impressive unit for the price. However, when Optoma released the HD 70, a full 720p projector, for under $1000, I had to buy it. The projector is light, but substantially-constructed with a sturdy gloss white case. I was immediately impressed with the quality of the build.
I wasn't too sure what to expect--after all, it had half the rated lumens of the 719 and offered a gain of about 33% in resolution on a 16:9 movie. I plugged it in, attached my HDMI DVD player, made some minor adjustments--and was amazed at the result. The HD 70 provides a bright, crisp, high-contrast and richly-colored image that was in every way measurably superior to the 719. Standard DVDs take on a 3-dimensional look; my wife even asked if I had bought a high-definition DVD player because the images looked so sharp. The beginning battle sequence of Star Wars III is simply breathtaking; the opening "dark" scenes of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" take on a rich depth, with lots of hitherto unseen (on the 719) shadow detail available. I project on a 106" Grey Wolf screen.
The HD 70 achieves this by using some advanced technology--and it works, most of the time. The Image AI function boosts contrast to an astonishing 4000:1 by varying the light output of the projection lamp based on the scene displayed. This function really does deliver, although it can be a noticeable distraction at times. In the scene in Apollo 13 where Lovell is discussing the fire that killed his colleagues with his son, Image AI seemed to be a little "lost" and there was noticeable and almost constant adjustment to the lamp brightness. In most cases, however, the function performs admirably. Another major improvement is the 7-segment, 4x color wheel. If you're susceptible to "rainbows" on DLP projectors, you'll find that this setup pretty much eliminates the problem, even on scenes with stark black-and-white contrast.
One or two more problems come to mind--the offset of the projector (as with most Optomas) elevates the projected image at about 33 degrees from the horizontal. This works well for a "tabletop" installation, but anyone who wants to do a ceiling mounting might find this offset inconvenient. The zoom ratio on the lens is 1.1:1, giving very little flexibility in projector placement if you want to fill a screen. The lens cap is completely annoying; it is almost impossible to get it to fit in place. It is a rubbery plastic and pushing it onto the lens almost always defocuses the projector. Most of the time, it simply falls off, no matter how hard you try to stick it in place. Some people have complained that the whites "pop" too much on this projector and have covered the white segment of the color wheel to correct the problem. On the Grey Wolf, I see no problems at all with the white balance and I would strongly recommend that no one black out the white color wheel segment.
In conclusion--this unit represents superb value for money. At under $1000, this the the projector you've been waiting for if you want to step up to 720p front projection.

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Mitsubishi HC1500 720p DLP Home Theater Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)The HC1500 is a very nice projector, especially for the price. I upgraded from an InFocus Screenplay DLP Front Projector - SP4805. By comparison, the HC1500 is much brighter, quieter, and more crisp. It also fit my existing ceiling mount, which was very convenient.
The only problem I've not found a fix for is the aspect ratio selection. The SP4805 was native 16:9, but also had a mode for 4:3, and another which cropped a 4:3 picture to 16:9 and enlarged it to fill the whole screen. This mode was really nice for TV broadcasts and old DVDs filmed in 16:9 but broadcast in 4:3 with black bars. Without that zoomed/cropped mode, you have to watch it in 4:3 mode, so you see the black bars both on the sides of the screen and then again on the top and bottom. This means you're basically looking at an image 2/3 the size of your screen.
As far as I can tell, the HC1500 does not have an aspect mode that works well with this problem. It is also native 16:9, and has the following aspect modes; auto (which as far as I can tell is identical to 16:9 regardless of input signal), 4:3, 4:3 stretched to 16:9 (with serious distortion on the left and right sides), and two zooms. The user's guide says the two zooms are optimized for cinemascope and vista images with subtitles, but they don't expand the projected area out to take advantage of the better screen/picture aspect ratio match. Instead it simply crops the image within the 4:3 display boundary and leaves the black bars on the sides. This is very annoying when watching 16:9 TV show (broadcast non-HD) because your picture is miniaturized and surrounded by unused black bar screen area. The show is being broadcast specifically to fill your whole screen, but the projector leaves bars on all 4 sides of the image.
I don't understand why Mitsubishi omitted that feature, it seems requisite these days. The fine print in the user's guide does mention that zoom modes will make the image of a 480i signal smaller. Again, it looks fine when you have 480p input, which I only get from my DVD player, or a native 4:3 TV 480i input (normal TV). And the picture is fantastic with both.
Overall I'm happy with this machine, especially for the price and bright HD picture. But if anyone has a work around for the aspect issue, I'd love to hear it.

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Forget the mere 70 inches of even large flat-panel displays, the HC1500 DLP Projector lets you project a high definition image hundreds of inches large. With its quiet operation and huge, beautiful picture, the HC1500 could make your home cinema the envy of all your neighbors.
True HD Images The HC1500 DLP projector projects video in a native 720p format so you get a highly detailed HD picture that looks crisp even at large sizes. It features Texas Instruments BrilliantColor, which utilizes a seven-segment color wheel and an algorithm that enables brighter mid-tones and more realistic color. The HC1500 also offers 1600 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 2500:1 contrast ratio. Depending on the size of your room, you can project the image from 40 inches to 275 inches diagonal. The HC1500 has a lamp life of 3000 hours in low mode and 2000 hours in bright mode.
Pure Connection From Source to Screen The HC1500 has HDMI 1.2 and component cable connections to ensure a pure input signal from beginning to end. With 10-bit processing, the information is unsullied and the result is a pure image on the screen.
Be advised that this projector (as with most projectors) does not include a tuner; to watch television, you need to provide a television signal, either through an external tuner or a cable box.
Easy Set Up and Quiet Operation At just 6.5 pounds, the HC1500 is easy to transport and move around in your home theater room, and it has both vertical and horizontal digital keystone correction that makes it easy to mount on the ceiling or place on a table. The HC1500 operates at a quiet 25dBA that won't distract you while you're enjoying movies or television. A 12-volt Trigger jack allows the projector to control a compatible motorized screen. A remote control with backlit buttons is included.
The HC1500 is backed by a 1-year limited parts and labor warranty, and a 90-days lamp warranty.
What's in the Box HC1500 projector, AC power cable, RGB cable, RS-232C cable, remote unit with battery, light shade cover, quick start card, user's manual, and safety manual.

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Optoma HD71 720p DLP Home Theater Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent considerable time comparing projectors and arrived at this one. The reason I bought this projector over a TV is because I move often and wanted large screen quality with portability. I read a comment, and I agree, that projectors in the personal price range will never equal HD TVs in terms of overall quality, and bought this expecting such.
The reason I chose this projector was because of the portability and the brightness. As a DLP it is naturally much lighter compared LCD counterparts, and the brightness is needed due to predicted use in lighted rooms. It is very light and I was able to easily carry it in my backpack although it is a little bulky. The brightness is not as satisfying as I thought but it is still easily visible in medium ambient light situations.
Also worth noting is that compared to several other projectors in this category I did not find many angry customers with serious short term or long term problems with this projector.
Pros: Easy setup (connected HDMI cable to my PC and it recognized it without any assistance (os: vista)), easy interface, sliding lens cover, nice adjustable height bar, plenty of various inputs, very quiet (I sit immediately next to it to watch movies and don't notice it)
Cons: Came with only component cables (but I expected this and bought my own hdmi cables), only 1 HDMI and 1 DVI port, not as bright as I hoped, no quick-key on remote or body for volume
Note: Super-ultra-bright remote (I cannot stress enough how bright this thing gets when in use, you can probably use it as a flashlight) but do not see this as pro or con
Overall experience: I use this projector mainly for gaming with my xbox360 and movies with my PC and have been very happy with the quality on each.

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Mitsubishi HC3000U High Definition 720p DLP Home Theater Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)The projector preforms very well. Picture quality is excellent. Easy to operate. With a ceiling mount and even though the projector has no lens shift I had no problem obtaining an image with no keystoning problems. Projector is extremely quiet. Very little fan noise. Switching between multiple input sources is easy. The projector is brighter that the one I replaced but I did expect it to be a little brighter that what it is. However brightness is very acceptable. Contrast is execellent.

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Introducing a line of digital projectors designed for the cinematic connoisseur: the Mitsubishi HC3000 DLP projector with BrilliantColor technology from Texas Instruments.It delivers everything you would expect from a Mitsubishi home theater projector - long lamp life, low fan noise, and portability - but it's also setting new standards with innovative technology. The Mitsubishi HC3000 DLP projector, unlike other digital projectors, is able to produce a dramatic 4000:1 contrast ratio that accentuates deeper and darker tones to create an overall stunning visual experience with vivid images and brilliant colors.At the heart of the HC3000 is Texas Instruments' state-of-the-art TI DarkChip2 with the DDP3020 chip featuring BrilliantColor. BrilliantColor is a new, cutting-edge technology that enables higher brightness, by boosting the midtone color levels, while providing truer, more vibrant colors for realistic and lifelike images. Be it sports, movies or television, the HC3000 can turn your home theater room into a virtual stadium, cinema, or studio.As soon as you switch it on, you'll see it. And then you'll understand. This is a product of tomorrow that brings home real entertainment today.

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Infocus Play Big IN72 480p DLP Home Theater Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)Holy cow this was a great purchase. I use a digital projector in my living room as my "tv". When I went to replace my existing Infocus projector, I considered stepping up to the IN76. After all, the IN72 is just the current version of the model I already had, right? Well, ok, technically, that is true. But, wow is there a difference.
This model has really wonderful brightness and color. The difference between it and earlier models is truly striking. Since light pollution from the surrounding environment (windows, etc.) has been my only real complaint with digital projectors, the added brightness of this model has really made me fall in love with them all over again.
Additionally, the fans are so quiet that I did not even build a hush box for it. I couldn't find any fans that were more quiet.

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The IN72 uses Pixelworks DNX video-processing technology to dramatically improve the quality of video by combining multiple enhancement techniques to deliver clear, natural-looking standard and high-definition images. DNX technology utilizes sophisticated digital video processing to deliver a lifelike picture every time. Enjoy setup in a snap with a simple keypad and a new, full-featured home entertainment remote control with patent-pending flashlight feature, direct source access, programmable presets and more. An icon-based menu allows you to quickly scroll and select your settings in your choice of 12 languages without interrupting the show. Five user-selectable video inputs enable impressive connectivity with a full range of devices, including VCRs, DVDs, component and RGB HDTVs and your game console of choice. The unique swivel base lets you set your IN72 conveniently on your coffee table or easily mount it on your ceiling.

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Toshiba 46HM84 46-Inch TheaterWide HD-Ready Rear-Projection DLP TV Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent over two years looking at high definition televisions before settling on the Toshiba. The features that sold me were the outstanding picture quality, both brightness and clarity, as well as the very reasonable price for the size and features of the set. I spent several months watching the prices in the retail stores, but never found the price dipping much below the $3000 that every retail store seems to want to sell it for.
I have never purchased an item as large as this from Amazon, and I was a bit reluctant to do so. Given the reviews to date and comments regarding reliability, I was concerned about buying from a company that did not have a good extended warranty option available. While Amazon does sell third party contracts, I did not find them to be particularly well known. I was leaning toward buying the unit from Sears, where the extended warranty is supported by a very large service organization, and the organization is staffed by full time Sears employees who have always been very professional with other items I have needed service on. The down side was a $700 difference in price between Sears and Amazon.
What finally convinced me to choose Amazon over the local retailers was that I was able to double the warranty by charging it on my American Express card. My only other hesitation was that I needed the unit carried up a flight of stairs, and while I knew that the local Sears delivery person would carry it up, I was not sure what to expect from a trucking company contracted by Amazon.
My set was delivered yesterday by Eagle Freight. They scheduled my delivery between noon and 5:00 pm, and they showed up at 4:00 pm, after first calling to let me know they were on their way. The drivers were very friendly and professional, and they gladly carried the set up to the second floor and waited while I confirmed it was working properly. They even took away the empty packaging. Since I am familiar with electronics equipment, I knew how to quickly set it up without their help. I'm not sure they would have known how to set up an HDTV had I needed assistance, but fortunately this was not an issue for me.
The TV was up and running within 3 minutes, and the quality is absolutely breathtaking. After much trepidation about purchasing such a large item over the internet, I am quite pleased that I chose to do so. I'm still debating whether to add an extended warranty or just take a chance on it with the American Express warranty doubler as a backup. The extended warranties do not generally cover the replacement bulb, which cost approximately $300. Since this is the most likely part to fail, I suspect that I would be better off taking my chances and skipping the extended warranty option. However, it's nice to know this option exists if I need it.
For those of you thinking about purchasing this item from Amazon, I would recommend you give it a try, as long as your credit card will double the warranty, and you do not need much help in hooking up the set. I will update this review after having a few weeks to get more familiar with the TV.
3/5/2005
After having this set for a few months, I am still thoroughly impressed with it. The quality is outstanding, and I have had no issues to date with reliability. I did purchase a 4 year Warrantech warranty for around $200. This extends the warranty beyond the one year Toshiba warranty for a total of 5 years of coverage. Hopefully I will never need it, but for $200 it seemed well worth the price.

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Toshiba takes digital light processing (DLP) technology into the future with its 46-inch TheaterWide 46HM84 HD-ready rear-projection TV. The 16:9 46HM84 uses a proprietary system called TALEN (Toshiba Advanced Light Engine); based on the Texas Instruments HD2+ DLP chip, it enhances brightness and contrast while keeping the 1,280 x 720 progressive resolution (720p). Toshiba's TheaterWide TVs challenge direct-view CRT models when it comes to reproducing deep blacks and details in dark or shadowy scenes. This set is HDTV-ready (it needs an optional high-definition receiver to get HD signals), but can improve standard-definition video, thanks to Toshiba's multistep PixelPure video processing system, which optimizes the three main picture quality factors: resolution, contrast, and color. All incoming signals are converted by the built-in scaler to match the DLP chip's native 720p resolution.PixelPure encompasses eight different processing circuits. Among its components are 6.2-million-pixel oversampling (for higher perceived resolution), real-speed progressive scanning (which uses additional sampling points to create smoother diagonal lines), a Magic Square algorithm (for smooth, natural color gradation), Dynamic Contrast Enhancer (for higher perceived contrast and increased color saturation), and Color Detail Enhancer (to maintain fine image detail in color-saturated areas).DLP technology uses an optical semiconductor, known as the Digital Micromirror Device, or DMD chip, to digitally manipulate light. The chip contains a rectangular array of up to 1.3 million microscopic mirrors, each measuring less than one-fifth the width of a human hair. A DMD panel's micromirrors are mounted on tiny hinges that enable them to tilt either toward the light source (on) or away from it (off), creating a light or dark pixel on the projection surface. The bit-streamed image code entering the semiconductor directs each mirror to switch on and off up to several thousand times per second, enabling the mirrors to reflect pixels in up to 1,024 shades of gray.The HD2+ DLP chip ensures an ultraclean image by filling in the dimples, or vias, in the mirrors to avoid stray light. It increases both brightness and contrast, resulting in an impressive color-corrected contrast ratio (2,200:1) at 1,100 ANSI lumens. The set's TheaterFine HD Super Fine Pitch screen reduces the physical space between the lines on the lenticular screen, resulting in a finer, sharper, more detailed picture.Toshiba's DFine Hi-Speed VSM (velocity scan modulation) improves contrast and overall picture sharpness, while the CableClear DNR+ digital noise reduction optimizes poor NTSC signals from antenna or cable, further eliminating video noise ("snow") for a clean, crisp image. Cinema Mode circuitry (3:2 pulldown switch) identifies original film-based content from DVDs, then reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material.A 3-D Y/C (4 MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction helps eliminate dot crawl and color bleed and significantly reduces detail noise, seen as shimmering or flicker, in complex or intricately detailed scenes. Color temperature controls allow you to adjust white balance. The Warm setting reduces the color temperature to an NTSC standard 6,500 degrees Kelvin and delivers a redder image that is ideal for display in a dimly lit room. Medium and Cool provide a progressively bluer image for the best picture as room light levels are increased.The 46HM84 has plenty of inputs for connecting all your audio and video components. In back you'll find two RF, two composite video, two S-video, and two HD ColorStream component video, as well as a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) digital input. HDMI is an uncompressed, all-digital audio-video interface that supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus eight-channel digital audio--all on a single cable. A set of front composite and S-video inputs make hooking up a game console or camcorder a snap.Other features include HD Window dual-tuner POP (picture-on-picture) with PIP sound for listening to two programs simultaneously, the new Radiance DC lamp with high brightness and lower power modes for extended life, individual audio-video settings by input type, sleep and wake timers, Real Speed progressive scanning to create smoother diagonal lines, the Color Transient Improver for sharp transitions on color changes without bleeding, and the Color Detail Enhancer to maintain fine image detail in color-saturated areas.Aside from the 20-watts-per-channel stereo speaker system, the 46HM84 uses MTS for programming with stereo sound, and SAP for receiving a second audio track in another language. Meanwhile, SRS WOW combines 3-D Sound (simulated surround sound from any stereo audio) with TruBass (yet another low-frequency enhancement) and Focus (which clarifies voices). The StableSound volume leveler eliminates drastic volume spikes while changing channels or during commercial breaks.What's in the Box 46-inch 46HM84 HD-ready rear-projection DLP TV, four-item illuminated universal remote with DVD control, warranty, and user's manual.

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