From what I hear DLP tv's PQ is good, but no where near the new LCD tv's. I may be wrong here.
And people are losing interest in buying fat* TV's, they are interesting in the slim stuff, that weights less too.
I heard bad things about them too, rainbow effect, noise, overheating and if you move your DLP TV around too much it may even screw it up..
Man is a rationalizing animal...
I own both a 56" Toshiba DLP projector and a 32" LCD (bedroom). The LCD weighs about 1/2 of the Toshiba, but has 1/3 the viewing area, so the Toshiba actually weighs less, inch per inch. The Toshiba is 22" deep, which is deeper than a plasma of the same size, but nowhere near as deep as my last generation CRT projector. If you have a system with DVD players, receivers and other equipment, you will find that the DLP does not add any depth to the cabinetry.
As for the rest, this is just rumor to you and you are willing to accept it untested because it validates a decision you already made.
I moved the Toshiba 1000 miles thuis fall without mishap and moved it several times while deciding how it best fit in the new room. In addition, I shift it often in order to get to cables behind the set, often with the set turned on. I will grant you there is fan noise, but it is less than the cable box's noise. Overheating? I've never seen a report on that for a DLP. Now XBOX, 622 and Motorola DVR, yes, but that doesn't seem to concern you. Rainbow effect is real, but it only bothers a small percentage. I have never seen it on my set, nor has my family. I think it was a bigger deal on earlier generations.
allargon said:
Projectors unfortunately (essentially) require a darkened room. I would hate to have to block out all the arched windows, etc. in my great room. However, I do love their PQ.
Yes, direct sunlight will wash out the picture, but normal daylight is OK, especially if you have blinds or reasonable drapes. I have found no problems using the Toshiba as a normal family TV.