JVC 1080p 70" Reviewed

[Bebop]

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=1130

[MoreTorque99]

Now if the lamp lasts more than 6 months, JVC might have a shot at a decent microdisplay.

[jrowland96]

I'm pretty new to HDTV, but I've been doing a lot of research before purchasing a HDTV.   I'm looking in the 50-56" range, and primarily DLP.  

I've read a lot about the extrememly short lamp life  on the JVC D-ILAs on a couple of sites.  Is this across the board for most users, or is this isolated, and the "squeeky wheel" scenario you get with a lot of user reviews (i.e. the people it works fine for are too busy watching TV to post comments?).  

SXRD technology from Sony is pretty much the same (although out of my price range).  Do Sony's experience this as well, or is it purely a function of the lamp that JVC utilizes?  

The JVC D-ILAs have nice pictures from what I've seen, and I've also been looking at Samsung DLP, and Toshiba DLP (HM95, 195, etc.).   My girlfriend works at St. Lukes, and a lot of the surgeons have Toshiba DLPs and love them.  

Any suggestions on what to look at in the `$2300-2500 price range?

Thanks!
John

[gparris]

I have friends and clients that have JVC sets using the HD-ILA technology without any problems or lamp life burnouts.  

What you read is about a few that complain while the rest are silent, watching their JVC HD-ILA sets...no problems reported in my area.
 
As for DLPs, make sure you and none of your household residents are affected by rainbows due that colour wheel DLPs consumer models have.

Until the 3-chip designs that are used commercially and for most front projection come out are introduced as consumer models in the RPTV lines, unlike now, that colour wheel can cause headaches for some, like myself.
Many others, steadly watching actual HDTV programming (non-hospital), do not...just FYI.

[vegasvic]

I bought a JVC 61Z786 about a month ago and love it.  Clear, crisp picture, great on the XBOX 360, no rainbows, no SDE.

[Bebop]

Until the 3-chip designs that are used commercially and for most front projection come out are introduced as consumer models in the RPTV lines, unlike now, that colour wheel can cause headaches for some, like myself.

Samsung just announced new DLP using 3 color LED without color wheel.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/06/samsung-hl-s5679w-dlp-with-led-backlight/

[gparris]

Thanks for the article, however, the setup is almost too good to be true.
No lamp, no colour wheel and NO wobblation? What makes it DLP, then?
We will see what the reliability is and which other manufacturers do with it.
But a really great start to better displays.

[RJRobb]

HP made a similar annoucement with there DLP offering at CES.  
http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=51368

JVC made the annoucement that they're exploring it for there LCOS sets as well as a possible 10" depth rear projection.
http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=51481

[Bebop]

Then there is this: http://engadget.com/2006/01/08/sed-up-close-and-personal/

The future looks good. The question is the price. :-)

[gparris]

So I guess it is up to the consumer if they want to buy the JVC in its 70" size with the lamp or wait for the LED lighting built-in.

The question becomes is the lighting from the non-bulb sources that much better, just as bright as the bulb ones and are there any design flaws coming up with these, especially as some 1080p displays get thinner in depth?

We will have to wait on the test reports from several leading magazines besides our own eyes when these products finally hit the sales floors later this year ... or buy that JVC, Sony or Samsung, etc.  right now and be happy with it.
I think many will buy anyway and not wait...but for those that do...great for them.

Additionally, Sony, so far, is not going that non-bulb route, from what I can search or find.

The near future (meaning this year) is summing up to offer us (reading from CES) thinner-depth 1080p sets, longer life displays and therefore, much better product...now all we have to have is more HD channels to watch on our more improved displays!