Mitsubishi has to be the most debated TV manufacturer in history. Search for any of these models and you will find hours worth of reading, both positive and negative. The negative made me debate it for 7 months. In that time I took three dozen trips to BB and Fry's to compare, and even became buddies with a manager at my local Fry's. He even let me take my PS3 into the store to compare it on different screens. I also read all those hours of debating technologies, so let me condense it all and share with you my experience. Now each individual experiences screens differently, so do go to compare, but here is what I noticed.

Plasma uses dots to make the screen. Once I became aware of the dots, I couldn't watch without seeing them. It was too distracting, unless I was very far away, beyond the proper viewing distance. They also offer no 3D models for 2009-2010. Furthermore, for my needs, being a gamer with PS3, 360, Wii, and a PC that plays MAME and other off resolution games, the Plasma's "possible" burn-in, and limited display resolutions put it in 3rd place. Sure all the companies will say they have improved the burn-in, but the possibility is still there.

LCD was clearly the clearest, with sharp vibrant colors, no dots that could be seen (unless your face was on the TV). I really couldn't tell a difference (other than brightness) between the normal LCD and the "LED" versions (see my note below btw), and the 2010 models are going back to non-glare screens instead of glossy. Sharp and Toshiba never did glossy, but Samsung and Sony did... and they look terrible, you can see yourself watching the TV. However technology wise, LCD also suffers from the same limited display resolutions as Plasma, along with small size compared to DLP, and the 3D models are absurdly overpriced.

DLP, while being able to display an array of resolutions, seemed like it had faded colors compared to the others. However, this was before I learned about the different series Mitsubishi makes. And regardless of colors, the shear size versus price is amazing. I also could not see any dots when up close, even with my face against the screen (it just got fuzzy).

So the debate was between the top of the line Samsung LCD's, the largest Sharp Aqueous LCD, the just out 3D Panasonic LCD's, and the 73" Mitsubishi DLP (83 was too much). I also took into account that many manufacturers are about to make much larger LCD screens for 2010-2011. Vizio is about to release a 50+ screen for around 2k, that is 3D ready. Not bad.

However, I took the DLP plunge and couldn't be happier. The screen is huge. In fact if you plan on sitting 8 feet or closer get a LCD. Too close and you will see fragmentation in everything you watch, except Blu-Ray. From the proper distance, SD channels look like a CRT, games and pc look like LCD, and HD channels and Blu-Ray literally look like you are there. I was in the Jay Leno audience last night.

Now what about the faded colors at the store? Most stores carry the lower grade series TV's that lack certain features. But the "Diamond Line" 837's have black and color enhancers that really make the screen pop. I hooked-up a tiny Samsung LCD to compare and it looks the same. Netflix through the PS3 looks crystal clear. This is truly the best choice for those who use a variety of entertainment technologies.

For gamers, DLP also has no lag between controller commands and on screen movement. I mean DLP is in nanoseconds, and the best LCD is still 2 milliseconds (meaning it's slower). That's a big difference in precise-movement games. Another thing I liked is that Mitsubishi's change the channel instantly. I hate how some manufacturers have a lag as you channel surf. DLP's also have no glass, so a well lit room or window, won't cause glare. In fact at Fry's they will punch the TV to prove it's durability. You can also set your DLP to environmentally friendly mode (an excellent rating btw) and leave it on all day for your pets, without worrying that your entire TV's life span is fading (just the 100 dollar bulb). Actually beside the bulb, DLP mechanics will last much longer than the other technologies. When you replace the bulb it's like a new TV again. With LCD and Plasma, when it dies, you buy a new set.

Now as a technophile, I was concerned about the 3D, as there is no set standard home users will use. Mitsubishi uses Checkerboard, as does nVidia's 3D kit (meaning the kit works right with the Mitsu TV). Checkerboard is also used by other off-brand 3D kit makers. However, what the standard becomes may not be Checkerboard, so to compensate Mitsubishi's own 3D kit will take any other 3D technology and convert it to Checkerboard, so there is security in the your 3D future. I'm ordering the nVidia version next month, as it changes many pc games to 3D. Future Mitsubishi's will come with the kit built in... mine did not.

One last thing my techno buddies crabbed about was the depth of DLP, "you can't hang it on the wall," they said. Correct, the TV is about 18 inches deep, and shouldn't be placed on/in a wall anyway, as it needs cool air like a computer does. But with all my gaming systems, a pc, a UPS battery back-up, games, movies, and a stereo that all fits in my TV stand, why would I hang the TV on the wall anyway? If your a minimalist that hides electronics, you shouldn't be buying a 73" anything.

If you're on the fence, don't compare the store brand C-series or 737 series, to other technologies, as the others will look better. Spend 400+ more and get the 837 series. It is perfect. I also read complaints about the speakers (on all new TV's actually), however the 837 has a built-in speaker upgrade which sounds great, and I believe the newer models, 2011, are even better.

Oh, and as for those negative reviews... look at the dates, they are all about models in the year's past. Every year DLP improves, and Mitsubishi's 2009-2010 models are highly rated for quality and energy use. Every brand has had bad years. So in the end, no TV technology is perfect, and again your eye is what matters the most... however as of June 2010, I feel that this model DLP (wd-73837) is the best choice for multi-technology users, unless you want the 83". It looks amazing, it does 3D, and besides bulbs, will outlast other TV's.

And just a side note, the so called "LED TV's" (produced by Samsung) are just LCD's illuminated by LED's, instead of CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps). They are not in fact real LED TV's. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is the construction of the display, regardless of how light passes through it. If I used a fire to illuminate a LCD, it's not all the sudden a COMBUSTION TV.

True LED TV's, which use only OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) will self illuminate, utilizing an internal thin layer of LED for its display only. Meaning only LED's will make and display images. For practical buying purposes, these TV's are years away. The best you can buy right now is about 10" wide, and costs over 20k.

I hope this review helps you in making any decisions and sorry for the length, but I really... really did my homework on this one and wanted to save you time. If you are reading this in 2011, make sure you debate all those new larger LCD 3 - D 5 bids for the Vizio so than in other parts of the most kilometers

Mitsubishi WD-73837 73-Inch 1080p 120Hz Home Theater DLP HDTV Features

• Smooth 120Hz Film Motion eliminates motion artifacts for smooth, crisp, fast and slow action content
• x.v.Color delivers up to 80 percent more color than standard HDTV for breathtaking realism and vivid, natural color
• Four HDMI inputs and three Component inputs; USB input for enjoying JPEG images and WMA/MP3 music files
• Displays all images at 1080p; converts lower-resolution signals with Plush 1080p 5G technology
• Energy Star 3.0 Qualified for high energy efficiency

Mitsubishi WD-73837 73-Inch 1080p 120Hz Home Theater DLP HDTV Overview

With picture perfomance that outpaces todays smaller flat panels, Mitsubishi Home Theater TVs offer a larger than life, intensely vivid viewing experience. In screen sizes ranging from 60 inches to 82 inches, Mitsubishi Home Theater TVs define the large screeen entertainment category by offering incomparable value and stronger performance than smaller flat panel televisions!



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