Dalite Veneer Model B Matte White Fabric 120 Inch Diag. Mahogany Projection Screen - Dalite 73249

Looks nice. I was worried that a pull-down screen would look cheap or would curve in on the sides, but this looks very nice and has worked wonderfully. It's a little tricky to get the screen back up at first, but once you do it a few times, you'll be a pro. The price was definitely right on this screen too.Buy Dalite Veneer Model B Matte White Fabric 120 Inch Diag. Mahogany Projection Screen - Dalite 73249!

Dalite Designer Model B Fabric Case Frost Gray With White Caps 72 X 96 Inch Matte White Projection Screen - Dalite 73147

Having heard and read about DaLite in various places, I thought I would give them a try for my home theater set-up.

Ordered the screen and when I installed it carefully as per specifications (using professional gear including levels), I was sorely disappointed to see that the fabric did not hang properly and had ripples across the viewing surface.

Contacting DaLite service is not easy (despite their warranty) as they insist on your contacting the retailer and the retailer generally not understanding the problem or being sufficiently responsive. Anyway, finally they sent me a replacement screen.

I thought I would forgive and forget their initial defective shipment (after all, we all make mistakes). So, with positive thoughts, I opened and installed the second screen with again a lot of care and time.

Guess what - the problem was not only there, it was WORSE this time. This tells me that this company has a poorly controlled manufacturing process and their quality review is minimal to non-existent. It seems that being in a near monopoly situation does lead to complacency and shoddy standards. I would thus sadly recommend to all to look elsewhere for a quality product - and not waste significant amounts of time with installation and customer service over a poorly manufactured product.

Regards all...

P.S. In addition to the above fundamental issue, there is a major problem with retracting the screen - no matter how careful you are. Again, suggests a poor/basic design that has not been improved given their monopoly position.

**** The trend you support today becomes the norm tomorrow. Hope you choose wisely. ****Buy Dalite Designer Model B Fabric Case Frost Gray With White Caps 72 X 96 Inch Matte White Projection Screen - Dalite 73147!

Olevia 565H 65-Inch 1080p LCOS Rear Projection HDTV

Wow, this set is amazing when pair with my blueray player. I have two olevia sets already and the cost vs. quality is excellent. I will never buy the over priced Sony products again. Saved the extra cash to upgrade other home theater components. Olevia Rocks!!Buy Olevia 565H 65-Inch 1080p LCOS Rear Projection HDTV!

Sony Grand WEGA KF-42WE610 42-Inch HDTV-Ready LCD Rear Projection TV

I have this tv. Apparently the optical engine on this thing goes at the 2 year point. Sony is very aware of the problem. Lucky for me I spent 340 bucks for an extended warantee. I would suggest you do the same. The optical engine costs $1100 to fix. Depending on your timing of when the thing breaks you could be out a tv for a while since this part gets backordered all the time.

I do love the picture on this tv but BUY THE WARANTEE...Buy Sony Grand WEGA KF-42WE610 42-Inch HDTV-Ready LCD Rear Projection TV!

Toshiba 72HM195 72-Inch Diagonal Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV

We are extremely disappointed in this T.V. We've had it for a year and a half and have already replaced the lamp twice. Once it was under warranty, but this time we had to shell out the money out of our own pockets, and the lamps are not cheap. We found a "deal" for the lamp and "only" had to pay 180 dollars for it. Toshiba states that the lamp should last an average of 8000 hours, both times we were at about 1200-1500 hours of viewing. Wrote a letter to Toshiba with no response. Buyers beware, this T.V.requires a continued investment.Buy Toshiba 72HM195 72-Inch Diagonal Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV!

Toshiba 42HM66 42-Inch 720p DLP HDTV

I love the TV itself, it is excellent in all aspects. As other reviewers have stated though, the bulb has only lasted up to one year and they are expensive. The first one was almost $400 installed. There will not be a second one which is available for $250. The TV is just under 2 yrs old. We thought this TV would be a less expensive second unit when we bought it at the same time as our LCD flat screen. This Toshiba has now cost a lot more. Buy Toshiba 42HM66 42-Inch 720p DLP HDTV!

ELH Projection Lamp, Elmo, Bell & Howell, Kodak, Telex, 300watts, 120V (MMMELHHA603124)

Although this was a different brand than my old bulb, this ELH bulb worked perfectly.Buy ELH Projection Lamp, Elmo, Bell & Howell, Kodak, Telex, 300watts, 120V (MMMELHHA603124)!

Mitsubishi WD-65731 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV

I own a WD-52628 model. The 52 inch sister to this very model. It actually uses a similar lamp to the 65 inch model. This review applies to ALL MITSUBISHI REAR PROJECTION HD TVs.

After 3 years of ownership, the tv has had numerous problems. Each time the tv is "out" for repairs, it has been in a repair shop for at least 3 months. Maintenance has only taken it out of action for 2-3 weeks waiting for the lamps. I view maintenance and repair as two seperate items.

The first problem that occurred was the blinking red light and no picture. This was due to a burned out light engine, per the repair store. If the warranty had not covered it in the first 180 days, it would have been an $1800 dollar repair, plus labor.

The second issue is with the replacement and dispossal of the $230 lamps that contain mercury. You can't just toss these things into the trash. In the 3 years of ownership, I've gone through four lamps, each costing at least $230, at a cost of roughly a thousand dollars. In 3 situations I had to go through the internet to purchase new lamps. Shipping at first from Mitsubishi took 3 weeks.

This last problem that I am in the middle of now is the dreaded blinking green light on the front. Per several investigative websites(Consumer Affairs, etc.), blinking green light is caused by two different types of situations. The first situation is that one of the two cpu's on the device is not in synchronization with the other cpu. Ergo no fix, just replace the item. The other situation is with the 4 capacitors on the mainboard, either the 4 caps will need to be replaced by new capacitors, and/or the mainboard will need to be replaced.

Minimum cost of repair for the last problem has been estimated at least at $1000 plus labor. The problem is that any solution starts with recognizing a design flaw during manufacturing. The tv sets were assembled with inadequate parts, per some investigatory websites. The parts themselves do not function adequately in the environment created by the rest of the parts inside the tv. The capacitors alone were not meant to handle the electrical load of the mainboard.

There is one positive, the glare is not as much of a problem with this model.Buy Mitsubishi WD-65731 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV!

Mitsubishi WD-57734 57-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV

I love this TV. HD is sharp and vivid. The colors are amazing. Its very light weight despite the size. I was so surprised that I could pick this up by myself. I have 2 minor complaints

* it could use a few more HDMI inputs
* included universal remote doesn't have code scan so if its not in the code book your stuck. (I purchased Logitech Harmony remote)

These are minor complaints though. This is an amazing TV.

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Widescreen Rear-projection High Definition Television

We purchased this TV in December of 2005 for about $2500. It was great for one year until it started making terrible noises and the picture stopped. Fortunately we bought a warranty, but it cost over $1800 to repair it (which the warranty covered). Within a year, the bulb burned out and this time the warranty wouldn't cover it. We would have had to invest another $5-600 again to make this repair. We tried contacting Sharp hoping to get some assistance since at this point, the repairs on the TV now almost exceeded the original cost of the set to begin with! Sharp refused to help. Please, please, please do not buy this TV!Buy Widescreen Rear-projection High Definition Television!

Toshiba TALEN 57HM167 57-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV - EOL August 2007

I initially bought a 56hm168. Within one year, both the lamp exploded (glass all over) AND the light engine died. Toshiba replaced the TV with a 57hm167. A year and a half later - the light engine dies - and this time it is out of warranty. This is a totally different TV, with different production runs, and both have had light engine failures. Cost to repair (if you do it yourself) is $932 for the part. If you have a tech come out and do it, well over $1000. Even getting Toshiba to fix the orginal TV while it was under warranty was as painful as pulling teeth. It took almsot 4 months for them to get it done. While the image may be nice on these TVs, and the price attractive, the quality of the product is abysmal. DO NOT BUY THESE!!!Buy Toshiba TALEN 57HM167 57-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV - EOL August 2007!

Toshiba 56HM66 56-Inch 720p DLP HDTV

The lamp on TV went out in 11 months and the second one went out in 13 months just before this christmas. Each LAMP costs me $250-$300. That means you may have to spend such a cost every year (if you made a wrong decision as I did to buy a Toshiba TV)! I only watch TV less than 3 hours/day. The manual's 6000-8000 hours time for the LAMP is compeletly mis-leading. Think second time when you buy a Toshiba TV and check the internet first to see real reviews. Don't trust Toshiba's manuals. Buy Toshiba 56HM66 56-Inch 720p DLP HDTV!

RCA 52'' Widescreen Scenium HDTV (hd52w140)

Let me make this review very clear! This RCA HD52W140 Projection TV is absolutely junk. The RCA, Thomson, GE Proscan name is so bad that the dealers are dropping these brands from their offerings and worse, the repairmen refuse to work on these products due to high costs of spare parts and the spare parts not being available (even for a new set), and for the total lack of support from the RCA and related companies support staff. The word is out DON"T BUY RCA, DON'T BUY RCA, DON'T BUY RCA! Can I make this review any clearer? RCA, GE, Proscan and Thomson products are absolute JUNK! I read the other day that Microsoft has made some kind of deal with Thomson for co development of a new product. I have to ask Bill Gates and Microsoft....Where have you got your head buried in the sand at? Search the internet for reviews and troubles with products such as RCA and you will find nothing but negative reviews of their products across the line, maybe with the exception of GE Medical Systems.
Don't trust what I say, do the search people. You will thank me for telling you to do so before buying one of these products.
My TV is Dead and I can't find anyone to repair it and if I did, it would cost more for the repairs than it is worth and the repairman says he can't guarantee the repair due to such poorly manufactured parts used in this product. Many carry made in Mexico markings (sorry about that Mexico) but that's the facts.
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JVC HD-58S998 58-Inch Ultra Slim 1080p HDILA Projection HDTV

I purchased this product over six months ago and waited to review given reported problems with JVC HDILA and related products in the past. I did purchase it refurbished and had a problem right out of the box (would only turn on when it felt like it). However, JVC and authorized service techs were very responsive, making 3 visits before they found a loose cable fitting that caused the issue. It has been trouble free ever since.

Picture quality is excellent - - - no "green edges", no bowing, sharp clean picture. Menu is not exactly intuitive or easy, but neither is it the most difficult I have ever experienced. Lamp has been going strong and I have teenagers, so its been getting more than its share of use. Its not a flat screen, but you know that, and having this narrow profile for a projection TV is wonderful.

One thing to note - the cabinet has a light intrusion sensor that will lock out the hdmi inputs, so DO NOT use a flashlight shining on the inputs to hook things up - it will trigger the light sensor (believing that the cabinet back has been removed) and lock out the inputs. I have stumbled upon the secret code for reset of the hdmi's as have others and it is posted various places on the internet - so, if this happens to you, spend some time on google rather than a $50 service call.Buy JVC HD-58S998 58-Inch Ultra Slim 1080p HDILA Projection HDTV!

Sony Grand WEGA KF-50WE610 50-Inch HDTV-Ready LCD Rear Projection TV

We've had this TV for about 4 years now. I think I bought it in 2004. Anyway, at the time it was a good compromise, because flat screen LCD tv's were very expensive, and plasma was a crapshoot as to quality. And DLP was the big deal then. Not anymore. So, this TV's resolution is 1024 X 848. Yes, its a strange resolution, what it really means is that its a hair taller than most widescreen TV's. But its not 1080p. Also, it has NO ATSC tuner - if you want HDTV you have to buy a standalone tuner for it. I knew this when I bought it. Cable company HDTV box will also work. It has NO HDMI connections. Only 1 DVI connector, the rest are component Y/Pb/Pr connections and RCA jacks. But at the time DVI was all the rage and HDMI didnt exist.

Now, the number one expense in this set is the lightbulb. Our first one lasted about 2 1/2 years. We are still on our second bulb, which was not made by Sony and which is not as bright, but it gets the job done. I noticed that light bulbs ( they are called PL-2100U I think) are now down to about $120 - $140. Cheaper than when I bought the first replacement bulb.

Also, standard def TV doesn't look really sharp on these sets. The flat panel LCD sets now everywhere do a better job of this I think. But, I bought this set expecting it to last 10 years, and I have 5 and a half to go, and it seems to be fine. My next set will have a built in tuner and hang on the wall. I think the next revolution in content is going to come from the internet, and you will be able to stream everything from your laptop to your TV. You can do this now easily if you have HDMI. Cable networks should beware, their days of charging a lot for content are numbered, soon we'll only need them for internet and VOIP phone.Buy Sony Grand WEGA KF-50WE610 50-Inch HDTV-Ready LCD Rear Projection TV!

JVC 61" HD-ILA TV- HD-61Z786

I bought this TV 1 year ago and it has been perfect. The resolution and all other aspects have worked to perfection.

When friends and family watch programs in HD they want to buy one...4 have.

My wife is jealous of it----you know why.

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Vmax 16:9 Ez-electric Projection Screen

I initiatly spent three weeks looking for the perfect screen in my budget(under $400). I wanted an electric screen with a size of atleast 92". After looking around, I found that with my budget it would be very tough to find something to my liking. I then found the Elite V-Max. It boasts a huge 101" 16:9 screen, perfect for HDTV. At the price it was going for, I could not resist. I quickly ordered and three days later it was at my door.

When I saw it for the first time I couldn't belive how long it was. The box it was shipped in had to be over 100"(8.3ft) long. I did not like the way it was package it the box. There were just four little peices of styfo foam supporting the screen. The product did arrive in great shape, so that might be sufficent enough. Once I had the product out of box, I quickly mounted it on the wall of my new home theater room. This screen is very heavy and ackward, so a second person is a must. The wiring for the screen is very simple. A five foot single wire connects to the top right of the metal casing with a simple locking connector. The controller box then plugs into that and has about a seven foot cord to plug into the wall.

The screen takes about thirty seconds to come fully down, but most projectors take about a minute to warm up, so this is not a problem. There is also a way to adjust the screen stopping distance, but I have not had to use it. The 18" black header is also nice so you don't get destracted to the ceiling. The fabric of the screen also seems to be made of a nice thick high quality material, which can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

Some things to consider with this large of screen is the size of it. The screen width itself is 91" wide. You do need a good size wall to place it on. The projector also needs to go back a little further. Iam using an Infocus IN74 EX projector and it needs to be mounted about sixteen feet back for it to fill the whole screen. Some other projects may require twelve to eighteen feet to fill the whole screen. It is also very heavy, so the mounts need to be screwed into the studs, not just drywall. It comes with two remotes, one RF and one IR, so this is a definate plus. They seem very cheap and flimsy, so I do not use them. I have a learing universal remote, so I use that instead. I would recomend doing the same.

Overall, I love this screen! I am very impressed with the build and quality. The price is also unbeatable. They could ask much more for this screen and I would buy it again. I give this screen two thumbs up and the remote controlls a thumbs down. If you are looking for a great screen on a budget, this is the screen for you. Buy Vmax 16:9 Ez-electric Projection Screen!

RCA D52W20 52" Theaterwide HDTV-Ready TV

Had this TV for about 3 to 4 years now. We have never had any problems with it. I love that its easy to move around. I can just pull it out and clean behind it. My old TV was so heavy. The picture is great and the color is true to color. I give it 5 stars. Buy RCA D52W20 52" Theaterwide HDTV-Ready TV!

120"" Lectric I 4:3 Motorized Projection Screen

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Toshiba TALEN 65HM167 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV - EOL August 2007

My Sony Wega 50" was dying (some sort of mirror issue causing blue streaks in the picture. Its apparently very prevelant in this model, but I have not gotten much response from Sony for a post warranty fix and from what hear its close to $1000 to repair). I was also 2 years + into my second bulb ($400). So I've had my eye out for a larger HD tv for several months now. I dont need PIP (comes with brighthouse DVR) and dont really care about sound since I pipe the cable/DVD audio to my reciever. I was just looking for a big, clear 1080p set. I saw this model in this week's circuit city flyer (Jan 27, 2008) for $1399!. I got the tape measure out to make sure it would fit in my built-in media space and went to CC to check it out. With standard HD inputs (probably 1080i). This set appeared to have the best picture of all the projection units on the wall (with the exception of a Mitubisi 75" unit that the salesman said was playing a 1080p HD DVD). I measured it out, and with my existing tv stand it fit in the media space with about 1 inch to spare on all sides. We loaded it my truck and took it home. In 20 minutes I had it fired up (well, almost, I needed to go buy an HDMI cable for $35). I've only got 1 day on it, but its a stunning picture and makes a huge difference from my 50" Sony. My viewing distance is probably longer than most (maybe 15' to the couch)

Anyway, if you are looking for a decent DLP set with a big picture and dont need a lot of useless bells and whistles get down to CC and check this one out.
For $1600 I'd probably look around a bit more, but at $1399 this set tripped my price trigger and I'm quite happy with it.
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Mitsubishi WD-65735 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV

We are still in awe of this TV! Price was vastly superior to plasma or LCD, and while not super flat, they have the depth of these WAY down from the past. Hook up to home theater system and be prepared to feel as if you are looking through a plane of glass - in a movie theater. Just an incredible value for the money.Buy Mitsubishi WD-65735 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV!

Samsung HL61A750 61-Inch 1080p LED Powered DLP HDTV

Picture is great, at first it looked humongous but I'm getting used to the size now. Peripheral vision is my only gripe but if you have enough space and you watch a lot of TV it's worth the price ($1,448 on 02/18/2009). Samsung HL61A750 61-Inch 1080p LED Powered DLP HDTVBuy Samsung HL61A750 61-Inch 1080p LED Powered DLP HDTV!

Toshiba TALEN 65HM167 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV - EOL August 2007

My Sony Wega 50" was dying (some sort of mirror issue causing blue streaks in the picture. Its apparently very prevelant in this model, but I have not gotten much response from Sony for a post warranty fix and from what hear its close to $1000 to repair). I was also 2 years + into my second bulb ($400). So I've had my eye out for a larger HD tv for several months now. I dont need PIP (comes with brighthouse DVR) and dont really care about sound since I pipe the cable/DVD audio to my reciever. I was just looking for a big, clear 1080p set. I saw this model in this week's circuit city flyer (Jan 27, 2008) for $1399!. I got the tape measure out to make sure it would fit in my built-in media space and went to CC to check it out. With standard HD inputs (probably 1080i). This set appeared to have the best picture of all the projection units on the wall (with the exception of a Mitubisi 75" unit that the salesman said was playing a 1080p HD DVD). I measured it out, and with my existing tv stand it fit in the media space with about 1 inch to spare on all sides. We loaded it my truck and took it home. In 20 minutes I had it fired up (well, almost, I needed to go buy an HDMI cable for $35). I've only got 1 day on it, but its a stunning picture and makes a huge difference from my 50" Sony. My viewing distance is probably longer than most (maybe 15' to the couch)

Anyway, if you are looking for a decent DLP set with a big picture and dont need a lot of useless bells and whistles get down to CC and check this one out.
For $1600 I'd probably look around a bit more, but at $1399 this set tripped my price trigger and I'm quite happy with it.
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Samsung HLT5687SAX 56-Inch Slim LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV

I patiently did the Homework. The Comments were and are the best idea for consumers who want the peace of mind they made the Best Choice . Customer comments, such as "buy the Next size up", because the stations transmit smaller images than the screen size YOU purchased,
ex: 56" screen displays a 46" in the 4:3 transmission on cable networks.
Amazon was a Good first time experience. Research/ Buying/Delivery and Product is just what you should expect. I purchased the Samsung Surrond to compliment the Large Screen, and if you want to save more time and money, purchase the Optical and HDMI Cables OnLine as well, the Local dealers Are more expensive , including the delivery charge (if there is one online from Amazon). Consumer Reports substantiated my homework as well in recent issues. Thank You Amazon & Samsung . Buy Samsung HLT5687SAX 56-Inch Slim LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV!

Samsung HLT6187SAX 61-Inch Slim LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV

I absolutely loved my 61" Samsung! Without a doubt, the best I have owned. However, all good things must end...Mine bit the dust after 10 months of use. First, we lost all red color...then something else went. The good thing about it is that it was still under warranty. We had the local Samsung warranty repair shop take a look at it and they found three defective parts, two of them were in stock. The 3rd pard needed to be ordered. After tree weeks without any communication, we finally found out that there was a backorder for the part we were waiting for. After 6 weeks, I finally called Samsung direct and got someone in the executive department and they were stunned that I had been without the TV for so long. Now, however, we have been informed that Samsung is no longer producing the DLP models and the shortage of parts was key. I have not heard this (discontuing the DLP) from any other source and was skeptical initially. But, because they are replacing the DLP with a highend 52" LCD, I am beginning to wonder.

Again, the 61" DLP was a beautiful TV with an abundance of positives. My only negative is that I didn't have it long enough. I sure hope all the other posters of the 61" have a long-life TV and that you don't need parts too soon.Buy Samsung HLT6187SAX 61-Inch Slim LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV!

Samsung HLT5689S 56-Inch Slim LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV

This was my first leap into HD. Originally I was planning to buy a Samsung HLT6189S but I read some mixed reviews on that unit. I decided to go a little smaller so I bought the HLT5689S. I first hooked it up to my standard defintion box through Directv and noticed an immediate improvement in sharpness versus my old TV....as I would expect since my old unit was at least 15 years old. This past Monday I had Directv come out to install the HD equipment. Right out of the box the picture is amazing. My wife thinks it is almost 3-D. I'm still waiting for my receiver and speakers to be delivered, but in the meantime the speakers on the TV do a very nice job of creating a surround sound experience. All in all, I'm very pleased.Buy Samsung HLT5689S 56-Inch Slim LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV!

Toshiba TALEN 50HM67 50-Inch 720p DLP HDTV - EOL June 2007

We purchased this TV from a local "warehouse"/club-type store just before Christmas, and have enjoyed every minute of use since then.

The theatre-size picture is clear, bright, and has an almost three-dimensional quality. (At times, the detail you see is a little TOO clear. Who knew our favorite actors look like THAT? :)

The sound quality is good--not great, but certainly adequate. We intend to add a home-theatre system with surround sound at some point. (Don't misunderstand please; adding this isn't necessary, by any means, to enjoy the sound on this tv.)

Finally, the set is lightweight, and setup was a breeze.

All in all, this was a great purchase. Buy Toshiba TALEN 50HM67 50-Inch 720p DLP HDTV - EOL June 2007!