Samsung HLN5065W 50-Inch Widescreen Projection HDTV with DLP Technology
A good "budget" DLP TV
I picked this TV up at Best Buy in November 2004, and I've been pretty pleased with it.  It's easy to set up and lightweight (approx 70 pounds), and isn't as fragile as it appears. <br /> <br />I'm running a DVI cable from a digital cable box to this TV, and the high-definition picture is spectacular, especially for sports.  This TV only offers the 720p HD output, but I've had no difficulties with conversion from the 1080i signal.  The analog signal (non-digital channels), unfortunately, is mediocre - and certain stations that have poor signals (think TBS) look terrible.  It was explained to me that all DLP televisions have lousy analog pictures because they don't deal well with the 480i output that standard TV uses, but it doesn't matter why - just be aware that it is a problem, and if you want a very good picture across the board, this TV does not deliver it. <br /> <br />I have a pretty high-end Sony DVD player and I'm a little disappointed in the picture from it.  I'm using good component cables and used a calibration DVD to improve the picture, but I still see a lot of artifacts and fuzziness on most DVDs.  However, I can't totally blame the TV - high-quality DVDs (The Lord of the Rings movies come to mind) do look good.  I guess the TV just doesn't do much to improve an average or lousy signal like the 32 inch Sony tube TV I had before it. <br /> <br />The setup is pretty easy to use, and the TV is packed with features (impressive PIP in particular).  Menus are easy to navigate.  My only criticism is that if you have several devices plugged in, going from one input to another can take a good 10 seconds as the TV's \\"reaction time\\" is very slow when you want to go from TV to DVD to X-Box, etc... <br /> <br />Overall, it's a good, not great, TV.  I'm happy I bought it - and if you can still find one (they're 3 generations old, having been replaced by the 5063 and now the 5085) at a clearance sale, it might be your best bet.