Samsung HLP6163W 61-Inch HDTV Monitor with DLP Technology
Amazing TV
I am incredibly happy with my Samsung HLP6163W.  I actually ordered it through Amazon and the price was so good, all the local electronic stores thought I photoshop'd the receipt until they looked it up themselves. <br /> <br />Now on to what you care about:  I did A LOT of research before buying this TV.  I spent several months browsing the AVS Forums (search for it) and doing side-by-side comparisions in stores.   <br /> <br />Brand: I chose the Samsung because they were one of the first companies to make DLP tv's and they have already worked through the numerous problems plaguing other manufacturers.  I also liked the Mitsubishi TV but couldn't get past the horrible glare from the removable protective screen.   <br /> <br />Technology: I like the softer picture on the HD3 chip in the HLP's.  The HLPs use 1 mirror per 2 pixels.  The HD2+ chips use a sharper 1:1 ratio of mirrors to pixels.  In theory that's better, but I spend most of my time (as you will) watching regular SD (standard definition) TV signals from my cable provider.  There just isn't a lot of HD content out there yet.  The softer picture on the HLPs makes SDTV looks much nicer.  The low mirror to pixel ratio blurs the picture a tiny bit which you won't notice much at a 10-15 ft viewing distance.  With the HD2+ tv's you can clearly see how crappy the SD signal really is with large blocky areas. <br /> <br />Size: Size choice is mostly based on two factors, money and living area.  Use some measuring tape and little common-sense and you'll figure this out quite easily.  Personally for my 25'x20' living room, I would have gone with a 70\\" TV if I had the cash. <br /> <br />Common complaints:   <br />Rainbows - I have never seen these.  Nor has my gf, roommate, or the 10-20 other people who've seen my TV. <br />Light Bulb - I have only owned my TV for about 3 months now, but I'm still using the original bulb.  I recommend buying a spare one though so you won't have to wait for a new one to arrive.  You shouldn't have to replace the bulb more than once per 1-2yrs. <br />Inputs - The HLP6163 has 3 component inputs, 1 HDMI, and 1 DVI.  HDMI will be the connection of the future or so the MPAA has decreed.  DVI is the most common high-resolution connection of the present.  Component is quickly going the way of the Dodo but lots of game systems (like XBox) still require it. <br />Games - XBox over a Monster Cable connector looks amazing.  That's all I own. <br /> <br />Overall - The TV is amazing.  Everyone who visits my house wants to play Halo 2 or watch a movie.  Heck I haven't been to the movies more than once since I got it, as my friends would rather rent one and watch it at my place.  HD Football is incredible and I leave work early every Monday to catch the game.  Nuff said.