DLP TVs - 2011 Holiday Gift Idea

 

LCD and Plasma TVs are now the kings of the hill when it comes to TV shopping, but Rear projection TVs actually provide a bigger screen viewing experience at a lower cost than either LCD or Plasma. Although most manufacturers are no longer making rear projection TVs, Mitsubishi has stayed the course with an impressive line of large screen projection TVs based on DLP technology. All of these sets can display 2D and 3D images, and some also feature internet streaming capabilities. So, if you are finding that those large screen LCD and Plasma TVs are not quite large enough, then check out some really big DLP TVs.

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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: HDTV and home theater

 

Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

For a crowd-pleasing holiday gift, it's hard to do better than a TV (or something that plays on or plugs into a TV), so naturally we're here to help you out once again. Of course, this is an ever-changing industry segment, but we've got you covered -- regardless of whether you need a flat panel or a projector. If you're out shopping for someone that has (or wants to) cut the cable, or someone that has every channel, there's something for you. Of course, we'd also recommend keeping a close eye on the tablet and gaming categories too, but companies like Roku, Samsung and Ceton are making sure you have all kinds of options dedicated purely to video. Give them a look after the break.

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Richard Lawler
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

How not to get ripped off buying an HDTV online

 

If you read my "Buying an HDTV: Online or in-store" article, you'd have found the clear(ish) winner was buying online. The selection and prices pretty much can't be beat.

But as I mentioned in that article, not all online stores are created equal. There are many important factors to look out for when buying online that go far beyond price.

Buyer beware, as they say, as you'll see.

I can't offer an opinion on every TV retailer on the Web, as there are gazillions (actual number). What I can do is give you some guidelines to look out for when surfin' and buyin'.

Reputation The biggest-name online retailers offer a certain level of comfort, in that they aren't likely to rip you off, and most will help if you have a problem.

When you move to the next rung of retailers, ones that you might not have heard of before, things get a little dicey. As smaller operations, they can often charge even lower prices than the bigs. Thankfully, the Internet is all knowing: A simple Google search of the company name should give you the highlights. Are other consumers positive or negative about their experience with the Web site? Every site is going to have a few detractors, but a lot of negatives is worth noting.

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How not to get ripped off buying an HDTV online
Geoffrey Morrison
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:55:00 GMT