Best Projection TVs

I’ve got a 52″ rear projection HDTV currently, and i love it, but i want a LCD so i don’t have to worry about Burn-In when i play my xbox or hook it to my computer. When do you think prices will come down on these tvs to the point i could find one for about 1500?

I’ve always understood that 1080p is superior because it has progressive scan (refreshes every pixel every refresh) vs 1080i, which alternates refreshing between even and odd pixels. That I understand.

What I don’t understand is “1080i WITH progressive scan”. Is this just another name for 1080p, or something “in between”?

It seems to me that progressive scan is progressive scan, and means the same thing in each kind of TV? In other words, how can you have BOTH interlaced AND progressive scan at the same time when they mean opposite things?

(BTW, it is a 51″ HDTV CRT rear projection, so is the “i” and “p” might not make as much difference as on an LCD?)
The first two answers answered my question, albeit from two different ways! Appreciated! With further research, it has a native resolution of 1080i, and upconverts 720p. So that clears it up. I got it for free, so it’s all good, but just wanted to know what I was dealing with. THANKS!

Is this the right move for the type of TV I should buy? Or should I stoop down a bit and get a Rear Projection that is still 100% 1080p and is bigger but isnt a flat screen?

I am pretty set on going for the LCD Flat Screen and I have been looking at prices and Models. I refuse to go over 1,299.00$ base price. SO far I have got the feel that the Toshiba is the smartest move for this, BUT is there any other good options I can go with?

So far there are two TV’s that have caught my eye:

http://www.buy.com/prod/toshiba-46rf350u-46-theaterwide-1080p-lcd-hdtv-super-narrow-bezel/q/loc/111/205510062.html

http://www.buy.com/prod/toshiba-42rv530u-42-1080p-lcd-hdtv-w-built-in-ntsc-atsc-tuner-high/q/loc/111/207391441.html

Also one rear projection looks real good too:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8753734&st=tv&lp=8&type=product&cp=11&id=1202649765525
I also refuse to go with Plasma. I never liked it.

And the placement of the tv is a pretty open area, so depth won’t be that big of a problem, although I am possibly thinking about a mount. But I also like the flat panel much better. I would only go withthe Rear Projection if somebody would sell me on it.

I have a 60” philips tv that is hd
it has an hdmi input in the back, when I compare it to a plasma the picture on the plasma is so much better. I think it’s a projection.
And what is the difference between component and hdmi

is there a difference between 720p and 1080p and do they make 42 inch tvs with DLP with 1080p and if they do can u tell me where to look for them at cause i been looking everywhere and i cant find them anywhere….and if theres no difference in picture quality should i just get the 720p instead of the 1080p but i reallyt want a 42 inch DLP samsung or sony rear projection 1080p….thanks

I have a 60″ Sony WEGA rear projection HDTV. It only accepts 1080i and it irritates me. Its 1080p counterpart cost twice as much and thats its only difference. I know there is someway to open it, remove some parts, and install others so it accepts the 1080p signal. I feel so behind in technology even though this tv is new.

I’ve been looking at the new DLP rear-projection televisions that can handle 1080p, or 1920 by 1080 resolutions natively. If I connect a PC to this box (through DVI), will it be possible to sit in a recliner and work in front of this TV ? Not just web browsing, but Word processing, terminal connections, etc… In particular I’m interested in a 52″ model from Samsung which can be purchased nowadays for less than $3000.

I got a 60″ full HD projection tv and am quite a videophile. If the PS3 is good i wont need other players.
Im gonna buy PS3 in a week.
I mean upconversion of inputs like normal cd , dvd standard definition videos etc

Hello,
I just bought the Sony KDS-R60XBR2 60″ SXRD 1080p XBR Rear Projection HDTV for a good amount of money. However i brought it home and set it up but was disappointed.

- It takes 1 minute and 5 seconds for the thing to turn on, which is such ridiculous.
- The colors are sooo off its not even funny
- Not worth the money i bought it for

Im confused because i spent a lot of time researching and this tv was one of the best sellers and had great reviews on various reliable sites.

I feel like returning it and sticking to my old-school 60 inch big screen tv.

what you think?? am i alone in this???

its a large Mitsubishi 2002 model. it was the 1080p series. now im trying to make it 1080p but i cant figure it out here is its model

WS-65311 made Nov 202 here is a picture:

http://www1.epinions.com/review/pr-Mitsubishi_WS-65311_65_in_Rear_Projection_HDTV-Ready_Television/content_156844854916