DLP televisions use a technology called digital light
processing that uses an optical semiconductor. The chip contains more than
1 million microscopic mirrors that move back and forth to generate an
image. The typical DLP screen size is from 14 to 46 inches.
Pros and Cons of High Definition DLP
Televisions
|
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
| Sharp and extremely
bright display |
Not thin enough to
hang on wall |
| Light weight |
Relatively pricey
for big screen models |
| Less expensive than
LCD or plasma TV sets |
Image can dim when
you angle away from screen |
| Reasonably thin |
Backlight bulb can
require periodic replacement (but then you have a relatively new
set) |
 
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