Gateway 56" Widescreen HD-Ready DLP Rear-Projection TV
You won't believe your eyes !!!
Monday Night Football started last night - and I got to watch it in HD on the Gateway DLP ... I could not believe my eyes!  I sat in awe at the quality of the picture, the crispness, the brightness of the colors, and the amazing plane of view.<br /><br />I am completely impressed with this set.<br /><br />One of the reasons I thought I purchased this TV was because just reading about the picture-in-picture capabilities was totally astounding - but to actually use them is even more stunning.<br /><br />Digital content (especially composite HD) displayed on this TV is strikingly impressive and makes you feel like you are at the theatre.<br /><br />And for the price compared to the same size plasma or LCD - the features of this set (no burn in, 150 degree field of view, PIP!!, # and variety of inputs, dual sound output for PIP, additional dedicated PIP remote) combine to make it completely unbeatable.<br /><br />A couple of sidenotes - when you power on - the fan/lamp take about 45 seconds to warm up before the picture comes on.  Also - I got a fan error the other night (blinking power/lamp LEDs and no picture/sound) - but I disconnected the set from power for a minute & then powered it back up & it was fine.<br /><br />But even if this set died tonight - I would get another in a heartbeat!<br /><br />Update:  I bought this set on clearance for $2500 back in 2004 ... As you can see it's 5 plus years later ... The lamp went out last night for only the 2nd time ... I've been watching this set all the time since I bought it - so I'm thinking I got great hours/lamp ... Just found the lamp minus the carriage on ebay for $125 - that sure beats the replacement costs from Gateway ... Going to get it & do a self install ... Have never contacted Gateway support - have never needed to - so I can't comment on that experience ... It's a great set still ...  And I would still get another in a heartbeat.