QUOTE(mlmadmax @ Oct 15 2006, 01:52 AM)
Both LCD and LCoS are liquid crystal based they just use a different substrate, so you could say that LCoS and therefore SXRD are based on LCD technology.
http://www.retailacc...plays.html#lcosThe above article is kind of a long read but in there it does say LCoS displays can develop dead pixels, I also understand that SXRD isn't exactly LCoS but they are ver very closely related.
I understand what your saying and I appreciate the link. I'll take a look.
The thing about LCOS is that it is both a transmissive (like LCD) and reflective (like DLP) technology. It is substantially different to LCD and I think this is why in a practical sense there has not been dead pixel problems.
To the other poster I wouldnt get a HDCRT, even though they provide the best image quality for all currently available displays you have these problems:
1. Which HDCRT actually supports a native resolution of 1080P with HDMI and HDCP compliance?
2. Which HDCRT is available in a 60" screen size?
3. If one ever was released with this, could you image how large and heavy such a unit would be?
Rather go onto the AVS forum and have beginners ask the same questions over and over have a look at this URL which has a viewing distance and screen size calculator:
http://www.myhomethe...ancemetric.htmlTo support the recommended THX viewing angles most people need a 60" or bigger display for high def material. The old rules about screen size arent applicable for high defintion sources.
EDIT: That article is out of date in some areas. The Sony SXRD has a true 5ms refresh, which some manufacturers would call a 2.5ms refresh. The advnaced iris technology for contrast results in contrast ratios typically better than LCD and Plasma displays.
I'm suprised how people keep recommending LCD and DLP displays despite the clear evidence of the shortcomings. The latest generation Plasma's are good for image quality and have made many advnaces with the burnin problem but the cost of a 60"+ plasma that has a native 1080P capability is very expensive.