The 71SA1D, LG’s 71-inch LCoS HDTV

[Azeke]

"LCoS, or Liquid Crystal on Silicon, has been taking its own sweet time emerging as an alternative to DLP and plasma, but LG introduced their very first LCoS HDTV today, a massive new 71-inch, 1080p display called the 71SA1D. This beast has a 3500:1 contrast ratio, HDMI, a built-in ATSC tuner, a 9-in-2 flash memory card reader, and is CableCARD-ready. No mention yet of a price or a US release date."

I hope I can afford it.

Any thoughts?

Best regards,

Azeke

[aud19]

JVC also has a 70" LCoS model as well that's supposed to be quite nice, with a VERY bright picture (though that does effect black level).

http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?model...hId=114&page=1



It has an MSRP of $6995 if that's any help :lol: IMO at that size and price you'd be better off with a projector and getting an even bigger picture. For ~$7g you could get a pretty nice projector/screen/light control

LCoS is certainly an interesting and impressive technology but until someone figures out how to build them in huge numbers, succesfully and cheaply.... they'll be a bit player IMO.

[Azeke]

Understood, Jason. I currently own a projector/screen and I am upgrading to HDef in the next year or so, probably via DLP. I am waiting for D*TV upgrade to MPEG 4 compression via consumer hardware, as well as, having my finances in order.

I'm really just dreaming more or less and ensuring that I am not eliminating any possibities. I have heard that they have a new glass manufacturing process, which will not only cut the cost, but provide a larger and better overall picture.

I digress.

Regards,

Azeke

[aud19]

For sure they're a great option for bright rooms with little to no light control... for the well heeled anyways

Think well-off executive/lawyer/actor/athlete with a nice bright living room with floor to ceiling windows :lol: GREAT display for that :lol: