DLP TV Reviews and Buying Guide:

When purchasing a new DLP tv consider the latest DLP 1080-based HDTVs. With larger screens you get up to 2 million pixels the 1080p has to offer which is double the resolution of a 720p model. The size of your screen should coincide with how far back you will be from the DLP tv. General guidelines are 10 to 14 feet of space between you and a 42 to 46 inch set, 12-16 feet on 50-inch DLP displays and up to 15 feet with anything larger than 60 inches. The great option on DLP's that other televisions like LCD and Plasmas don't offer is that every few years you can replace the bulb/lamp in the DLP display (about $250) and essentially have a brand new tv again with top rate color and quality. Consumers who love watching sports and those who like playing video games on their tv screen will really enjoy a large DLP display for viewing purposes. You get vibrant colors, high contrast, smooth images, and the fastest video performance of any HDTV technology. In order to find the best sellers and performers in various screen sizes, we read customer reviews on sites like Circuity City, Amazon, Epinions and other consumer electronics forums. You can view the results below. We suggest buying DLP tvs online through reputable retailers or through traditional brick and mortar stores like Circuit City and BestBuy. RECOMMENDED - Amazon.com carries a huge selection from all the major manufacturers and their prices are usually very competitive compared to regular department stores. You can browse the most popular DLP tvs on Amazon here.

Best 65-inch DLP TV: As we mentioned earlier in this article, DLP technology has made it possible to create larger display sizes than with the plasma or LCD technology and buying a 65-inch DLP tv is easy and not that expensive. One of the top sellers is the Mitsubishi WD-65735 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV ($1365 on Amazon). This 1080p DLP rear projection tv from Mitsubishi features an HDMI, S-Video, Component, and Composite input. We did read about a "rainbow effect" from some owners on Amazon who claim the coloring gets a little distorted at times. In several head to head comparisons, owners say this Mitsubishi is superior to the 62-inch Toshiba DLP and the 60-inch Sony LCD TV. RECOMMENDED - One model we did like better is the Samsung HL67A750 67-Inch 1080p LED Powered DLP HDTV which gives you full 1080p HD resolution, 3 HDMI inputs, 1 Tuner PIP, it's 3D gaming ready, and features a LED light source so no lamp is required. Owner reviews on Amazon are overwhelmingly positive for the Samsung DLP tv so we say at least take a look before settling with a Mitsubishi.

Best 56-Inch DLP TV:

Samsung HL56A650 56-Inch 1080p Slim DLP HDTV ($1100) is by far the top rated 56-inch DLP tv on the market with lots of great features and you certainly can't beat the price when compared to plasma or lcd displays. The Samsung DLP gives you 1920x1080 pixel resolution, a very wide viewing angle of 60 degrees vertical and 140 degrees horizontal. Owners mention the "sharp definition" and "brilliant colors" on this Samsung tv. You get 3 HDMI inputs for gaming consoles, DVD players, digital cameras, and HD camcorders. Owners say they prefer this Samsung to the Toshiba 50HM66 for brighter picture and "amazing color". The Samsung works great with digital HD cable or with video games on consoles like the Xbox 360.

Best 46-inch DLP:

The Samsung HL-S4666W 46" DLP HDTV ($1200) gets some excellent reviews on Amazon and once again comes out on top for this screen size. Users say this is an excellent 720p DLP TV but we would say for the extra $100 or so, go with the larger Samsung listed above. They offer pretty much the same features, so unless you can't fit the 50-inch Samsung DLP in your house for some reason, stick with the 46-inch model. Owners can't praise the picture quality and image colors enough on these Samsung DLPs and the prices are considerable less than what you pay for a comparable screen size of a plasma or LCD display.

DLP vs LCD vs Plasma:

Making a $2000+ decision on a TV set should take a little time and making some hard comparisons between DLP and LCD or Plasma screens is not easy given they each offer different aspects which make them better than the other. In regards to DLP vs LCD, LCD televisions have a better viewing angle which means you don't have to be right in front of the tv to see it clearly. Although DLP technology has improved, LCD displays are better with this feature. For accuracy and brightness of images, an LCD again wins in head to head comparisons. DLP screens (with a new lamp) can return to the same original color quality whereas an LCD screen will lose some clarity over time. For size, DLP beats LCD with no problem since you can get DLP screens 65 inches and larger but not even come close with LCD screens. Price is in the favor of DLP displays over both plasma and LCD tvs. If you want the perfect image and quality, then go with the costlier LCD or plasma screens, but if you are ok with great color and picture (98% perfect) then go with the DLP since they are so much cheaper.