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I originally had an XBR1, but they replaced it with an XBR2 when they couldn't fix it. My XBR1 started out with the same yellow splotchy problem, though not nearly as pronounced at first.

But yeah, after turning my TV off and turning it back on later, it wasn't there, so I'll have to wait until it comes back and is there regularly before I call on it.

The XBR is a great set. Good luck with the fix.

I was a DLP fan a couple years ago when looking for a RPTV. But after doing more research I heard stories of light enging failures, color wheel issues and premature bulb failures, so ended up with a LCOS based set as well.

Personally I think DLP will end up like the GM Corvair of the 60's or Ford Pinto. The negative buzz around reliability will push RPTV and projectors sales to LCD and LCOS based systems.

I guess I haven't really paid attention to DLP reliability issues. Are the LED DLP sets doing any better in that regard?

CV,

I haven't heard anything about DLP reliability issues. I'm into my 4th year on the original bulb and three friends with DLPs have had no problems with their sets, nor have they had to replace a bulb yet.

I've heard far more about LCD and LCoS rear-projection problems, mainly Sony, than about any DLP issues. Friends with DLP front projectors have not experienced any trouble so far.

Regards,

Alan, CV...there are many satasfied DLP users, but my opinions stem from my purchasing experience on a RPTV.

I was set on the Samsung HLRxx63 series of Samsung TV's, but they had problems with light engines and supposed colour wheel bearing issues, then I turned to the Toshiba HMX85 series of TV which was known for having premature bulb failures.

I also considered LG, but a local dealer that sells their plasmas as well as the full Hitachi line said every one of the LG DLP's he sold had a repair issue and the sale wasnt worth the disgruntled customers. I also looked at HP, which touted full 1080P but it was 1080x960 and used "wobulation" to create the 1080x1920 display(kind of horizontal interlacing) and now HP no longer sells DLP sets.

In the end, after 1.5 years of research and discussions, I deduced that LCDRP was a more solid state technology, but the limitations of seeing the pixel structure was not desirable to me. I have my JVC 97 series HDILA and love it(LCOS). (Yes their G887 series had lamp issues.)

I have never researched projectors and maybe their performance is not like the RPTV's. As said before I fell in love with DLP projection TV's, but every one I liked seemed to be plagued with issues. That along with the decreasing costs of plasma and LCD will likely mean RPTV's will go the way of the cassette anyways.

Sitting here with Monday Night Football in HD on my 61" Samsung LED DLP - it just can't get any better!! And only $2100.00 - life is good!

Thanks, Ted. Maybe I'll get "lucky" and they'll have to send me a new TV every year.

I only compared the LED DLP to plasma and LCD. The only time they looked better than the DLP picture was at very close distance and very wide angle, which is not an issue in a dedicated HT setup. It's a great picture out of the box, and I have not even done any detailed setup on it yet - waiting for the new Avia DVD to be released.