Buying late model Samsung DLP rear projection TV?

Off axis viewing was a much bigger issue with early generation RPTVs. For me available screen size, great picture, visibility in high daylight conditions not to mention affordability were the important attributes leading to purchase of an LED-based DLP rear projector. Off axis viewing hasn't been an issue at all in our great room.

Thanks Ghosthouse. How manny degrees off access view shows no loss?

I have the Samsung HL67A750 and love it.

It isn't as bright as flat-panel LEDs, but phenomenal nonetheless.

08-01-09: Martykl
IME, the picture quality is very good, but maintenance issues are real. You will go through lamps...

I just ordered a new lamp assembly from Discount-Merchant. The bulb on my Hitachi LCD RP HDTV blew out this week. My local in-town supplier wanted $291 for the replacement, and he was out of them anyway. Most online lamp vendors charge about $219 for my unit. But DM's price was $139.99 plus $28 for 2-day shipping, little more than most places charge for the bulb alone (which you then have to install inside your old housing).

Their return policies are reasonable, and if the bulb is sourced from Philips or Osram (mine was), they provide 3-month or 6-month return periods, depending on the application.

Hey Mjcmt - Let me get back to you on that. I will do some "walking around" my unit. Also, I think when I was researching these I came across info relevant to this. If I can find it again, I'll let you know. As much a fan as I am, do go and look at some for yourself. When I was shopping there just weren't a lot of >50" (53"?) options available in LCD or Plasma. (Well - there might have been a Sony 60" LCD for like $30 grand.) Maybe things are different now but I'm no longer shopping.