I have an LCD TV for my well lit room and a front projection 100” DLP setup for my pitch black light controlled room. When it comes to front projection, I really like my DLP projector vs the LCD front projections I have tried at the time 2 years ago when I bought it. But as far as rear projection DLP vs LCD TVs? I still think the LCD is a better choice even if you can’t buy a 73” LCD. I would rather have a 52” LCD than a 73” DLP rear projection TV. But since both have their issues. I still think people should walk into a store and look at both. And not just from head on from the center. Check the up and down angles and the extreme side to side angles. Watch for reflections from glossy screens, color shifts, etc. And I still think most people will pick the LCD over rear projection TV. Unless of course they are so set on the biggest size possible and not about the best off-center picture. Because only 1 person can sit dead center to the TV.

DLPs offer the best value for your buck hands down. The main difference for anyone to know when considering purchasing a TV is how often the TV will be on and being watched. DLPs lamp have a short life compared to LCD or Plasma panels. DLPs go best with home theater rooms shy of getting a 100” screen and using a projector. If you are buying a DLP and will be used on your living room everyday for 3 hrs at a time, in less than 2 yrs you will have to replace the lamp. For this very reason I went with a “smaller” LCD over a 65” Mitsubishi. Once I get my home theater room set up, I will buy a DLP. In the meantime, whoever is considering between a LCD vs DLP vs Plasma… buy LCD or Plasma.

I haven’t viewed that specific model myself. But all the DLP rear projection TVs between 52-73+ have all had viewing angle issues that I don’t like compared to LCD. Test for yourself. Don’t get me wrong, LCD and Plasma also have viewing angle issues. Plasma has a very glossy screen and so rooms with lots of lights or windows can be a real distraction for dark films. LCD is much nicer to view with lots of lights and windows. Though LCDs often have black level issues at angles where the blacks can have red or blue tints. Often the larger the worse the issue can be. Also the more money you spend seems to affect this issue a lot. DLP is also a glossy screen so you get similar glare issues like Plasma. And DLP (and other) rear projection TVs have bright spot issues. Sometimes an odd sparkling artifact. And often a dim picture at extreme angles. Up and Down angles can also affect picture quality. Yes, LCD does have angle issue too. But check for yourself in store.

I will whole heatedly recommend the Mitsubishi, being the owner of a Mitsubishi wd-65835. I can honestly say you get a very film like image with deep blacks and a good viberent contrast. Viewing angels are very good and will beat an LCD viewing angle in almost every case.

Do yourself a favor and don’t get anything under a wd-73736

like almost all sets you are going to want to get these babies calibrated.. Once the set is calibrated you will swear you are looking at film.