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Opinions on the 52'' HD-ILA Rear Proj. LCOS TV HD-52G886?

Aug 25, 2005 3:56PM PDT

The new 52 inch HD-ILA Rear Projection LCOS TV (HD-52G886) just came out a couple weeks ago (early August 2005), and there is virtually no info on it around the net at the moment:

http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027580&pathId=114&page=2

I really like a lot of the technology behind it (LCOS eliminating rainbow effect, screen door effect, etc.) I also like that it's 720p native, as that's going to be the standard resolution for Xbox 360 software, and for a lot of HD broadcasts.

Reading the CNET reviews, it appears last years model (the HD-52Z575) had a few issues, and only got a 6.4 in their review. But from what I can glean from the new models specs, it appears they have tried to address most of these issues with new features such as 5 point digital color management, Dynamic Gamma Correction Circuitry, and GENESSA Picture Processing.

So my question is, does anyone know anything about this TV? What are your opinions?

Also, I'm considering a 37 inch LCD by Proton that features a 1200:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and 1366 x 768 native resolution.

http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?ciid=11400&track=-80200&familyid=V35893&top5=1&taxid=112

My issues with this TV is that I'm not sure if they'll be any problems having a TV that has a native resolution that is between 1080 and 720, meaning it will have to either up sample or down sample every signal you give it. Also I'm not sure whether or not the 12ms response time on the LCD TV would be an issue at all.

I can get both TV's for around $1900, and I can easily accommodate both the 52 inch JVC and the 37 inch Proton in my family room, so the only thing that factors into my decision is which TV is better. Anyone care to give their thoughts?

thanks,
Denim&Leather

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52'' HD-ILA Rear Proj. LCOS TV HD-52G886?
Aug 26, 2005 2:51AM PDT

I'm glad you put the link in your post.
LCOS is one of the "newer" TVs, took a while to get it to the streets.
This TV is so new that it may not be in showrooms yet or gotten reviews. I will keep a look out for it.
Any TV that is 720p will have to down convert 1080i/p to 720p, thats life. So far ABC and FOX are the 720p, the others are 1080i.
For gaming LCD monitors on computers they say under 16ms is the place to be. John

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I have it on Display and...
Aug 26, 2005 3:13AM PDT

it looks pretty good. I did not care for last years model at all but this one has a good picture. The only thing I don't like is that the menu setup is horrible and a pain to work and I have also been having a very hard time picking up HD air signals with it where I can pick them up with a tv that is 2 feet away from it. Other than that it seems like a good tv and the regualr price has already dropped to 2599.

Though if money wasn't the biggest issue I would hold out for this http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=KDSR50XBR1&Dept=tvvideo&CategoryName=tv_SXRD

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I have it on Display and...
Aug 26, 2005 3:22AM PDT

Well then maybe the Oakbrook Sears has it also, I'll have to srop by and see. Yes The Sony looks realy good. John

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Aug 26, 2005 10:48AM PDT

it depends on the size of the sears store to whether it will have it on display, though most likely your store will have it. If they need some help with the tv have them call gastonia, nc store and ask for brandon and I will help you out.

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Another question...
Aug 26, 2005 5:56AM PDT

That Sony definitely looks tasty, and it may be an option for me down the road. However, the TV I am looking for now is for my girlfriend, and she's looking to spend around 2000 bucks. That Sony is very hot, though.

I can get the JVC HD-52G886 for about $2100, but I saw that sears is offering 0% APR financing for a year on most all their TV's and, as you said, it's $2499 at Sears, so that does make it very tempting. So, do you think it's a particularly good buy for $2499?

I've heard that 3-chip LCOS TV?s can suffer from some sharpness issues do to fact that the 3-chip calibration process is imperfect. Do you think this could be much of an issue, and is it something to be concerned about?

thanks,
Denim&Leather

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not so
Aug 26, 2005 10:33AM PDT

there is little chance that there will be calibration errors. Almost all LCD projections now use a 3 chip system just like the LCOS. LCoS by far has the greatest potential out of any of the microdisplays. The JVC is def a nice tv and I would take advantage of the 0% if you can.