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DLP Televisions - The Advantages of DLP Televisions

DLP (Digital Light Processing) televisions have a number of advantages over other types of television. Here are some of the benefits of buying a DLP television.

Advantages of DLP TV

Brightness and Viewing Angle

Due to the technology behind the DLP, the televisions have a wonderful brightness and a tremendous viewing angle, better than has been seen from rear-projection televisions previously.

DLP Televisions - Contrast

The contrast that a DLP TV offers is superior to that offered by an LCD TV by quite a margin.

Reliability of DLP TV

The design of a DLP television means that there are no individual parts that can suffer a burn out, except for the lamp which can be easily replaced, so it will be very reliable.

DLP Screen Size

DLP rear projection TVs can have huge screens and with 72 and 84 inch screens in production together with the fact that manufacturers are looking to develop models that can hang on the wall, the DLP TV could, in the future, be the answer to the storage problems associated with large screen televisions..

Colour Depth

In expensive models there are three DLP chips, one each for the red, green, and blue channels. These give an incredible amount of depth to the colours.

Sound Quality

Many DLP TVs have built-in speakers and stereo amplifiers, but you can also use them as part of your home theatre to get an even better sound.

HD-Ready DLP TVs

Many DLP TVs are designed to be compatible with HDTV broadcasts so you won't need to upgrade to a new television when HDTV becomes mainstream.

Developing Technology

Many companies such as Samsung are investing heavily in Digital Light Processing technology, meaning that DLP televisions are continuing to be developed. The technology is evolving at a rapid rate to ensure that it keeps up with consumer demands.

Video Quality

Thanks to the strides made with this technology, the DLP TV has a video quality which is better than that offered by commercial cinemas.

DLP Backlight Lifespan

With the backlight offering around 80,000 hours of usage, and being able to be replaced for a reasonable cost, the DLP television is good value for money. Due to the mirror/light method that this type of TV uses, when you replace the bulb the picture quality should be the same as it was when brand new.

DLP Televisions – The Disadvantages of DLP Televisions

Although DLP televisions have many positive features, there are a number of points to bear in mind when considering whether or not to choose a DLP television:

Contrast Quality

The contrast quality of a DLP screen is nowhere near as good as that of, for example, a plasma screen. This may improve in the future, but at the moment compared to other types of television, the DLP is behind the current crop of sets on offer.

Price

DLP TVs which use the three-chip colour technology are expensive. Most DLP televisions in the standard price range will use a colour wheel to define the pictures, which won't be as good.

Rainbow Effect

Cheaper sets which use the spinning wheel technology can lead to the picture suffering from what is widely known as the ”Rainbow Effect”. Because of the rapid rates at which the colours change, many people's eyes can't distinguish between different. This “Rainbow Effect” can lead to cases of eyestrain and headaches which will not happen in other TVs due to their constant colour output.

Size

If you buy a rear projection DLP TV or projector it will still take up a lot more room than, for example, an LCD TV, limiting where you can position the set.

Further Information

You can learn more about the different models and brands of DLP televisions available in our Brands of Television section.

You can find out more about the types of accessory you can buy for your DLP television in our Accessories section.

If you want to buy a DLP television, go to our Where to Buy pages to find out about some great deals from online suppliers.

If you aren't sure whether or not a DLP television is the best option for you, visit our guide to How to Choose and Buy a Television for some hints and tips on what to look for or our Types of Television section for details of what's available.

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