Samsung HL-S5687W 56-Inch 1080p  DLP HDTV
2ND BEST ON THE MARKET !!! Right after NEW SONY SXRD TV
Pros:Bright, great colors, deep blacks, thin and light cabinet, ample inputs, price <br /> <br />Cons:I watch more TV than I ever have <br /> <br />Full opinion <br /> <br />This Samsung TV is simply amazing. I could not be happier with the picture clarity and color, features, inputs and sleek styling. I did a lot of research on DLP, LCD and Plasma. I ruled out Plasma because it's more expensive, the picture deteriorates over time, it has a shiny screen, and can burn in images from video games. I originally ruled out DLP because, even though it is lighter weight, thinner and has better detail on black images, the picture on previous generation DLPs was not as bright as LCD. LCD has the screen-door effect, which really concerned me because I watch a lot of sports, but DLP supposedly has a rainbow effect. Assuming those two problems offset, I figured I would rather have a brighter screen, even if it meant a thicker, heavier box. <br /> <br />I was debating between the Sony E55A20 and the Hitachi 55VF820. I was planning to get the Hitachi because I read the Sony 55\\" uses the same chip as the 50\\", but just projects it farther. This makes the 55\\" less clear than the 50\\". I read the Hitachi did not have this problem.  <br /> <br />When I got to Circuit City, the salesman pointed out how much better the new Samsung S5687W was. This is the first DLP I have seen that is actually brighter than LCD. That was clear looking at the Samsung next to the Hitachi and Sony. The picture also had better clarity. Further, he told me the Samsung now has a faster DLP chip that eliminates the rainbow effect. He also said the picture is better calibrated out of the box. It also has a PC input just like the LCD. <br /> <br />Since this eliminated all the negatives of DLP, the decision was easy. I have had the Samsung for several weeks, and the only problem is that it's very hard to stop watching it. I literally have to pull myself away from it. The HD channels are unbelievable. The sports arebrilliant and smooth, with no screen-door effect. I sit about 10 feet from the set, which would be too close for LCD. In addition to the ample inputs, there is a side set of inputs for a video game hookup. This is very handy. The Xbox 360 is amazing, especially on the \\"game\\" setting. This is the only TV I have seen with a picture setting for video games. I used the calibration DVD provided by Circuit City, but found the factory settings were fine. <br /> <br />The only downside is that the non-HD programming is about the same level of clarity as a mediocre traditional picture-tube. But this is the case for Plasma and LCD as well. It is not as bad as I thought it would be, and 70% of what I watch is HD, including most prime-time network shows. <br /> <br />Finally, the 1080P is state-of-the-art, which means this TV will not be obsolete when transmissions are upgraded to that standard. I also purchased a Samsung upconversion DVD player for $100. This converts DVDs closer to HD. The salesman knocked the TV price down to $2,699, which was only $200 more than the older generation Sony.  <br /> <br />The only TV that is in the same league is the Sony XBR, which cuts down on the LCD screen-door effect. But that only comes in 50\\" and 60\\" sizes, and costs about $1800 more for the 60\\". Clearly not worth it. Plus, the 60\\" Sony XBR is 45 lbs. heavier and 4\\" deeper <br /> <br />I did not write this review, but  I saw Other people really research and thought would be helpful.  I was debating with this and new sony sxrd. The one.  At time of release this was the best out. But not now !  The new version of sony's sxrd is, and that is what I went with. But was the tv I was going to buy so I thought I would the review, credit goes to dennis for review