DLP (Digital Light Projection) is a Texas Instrumnets projected technology that has been adapted for use in rear projection TV's to replace CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). It has meant that previously low definition (by comparison) TV's have continued to be relevent by applying better projection definition and contrast ratios.

I have a DLP overhead projector and when it is warming up you can get a visible band moving across the screen for the first couple of moments, only visible on a black background.

It has brilliant performance in every other way.

I'm understanding from your question that you are asking about a rear projection TV vs a Plasma?

I go with a plasma any day, but then I prefer Pioneer as it consistently wins comparisons and is currently the technical leader here in Oz for some time.

As with all things, comparing a low budget plasma with a top end TV can give a different result.

I say it depends on your budget and lighting. The lower the budget the more a plasma will struggle.....

how long is a piece of string? = twice the length from the end to the middle.....

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