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Top 4 Four Articles About DLP Technology

By Matthew Torres, About.com

Despite plasma TV's reputation as having the best picture and the sheer abundance of LCD monitors available, DLP has become a real player in the front and rear projection television market. DLP technology is currently one of the fastest growing television types sold in stores today. A favorite of Hollywood, DLP is a technology created by Texas Instruments' Dr. Larry Hornbeck. All articles below will help educate you on the benefits and drawbacks of Digital Light Processing technology.

1. An Introduction to DLP - Digital Light Processing

This article is as the title suggests - an introduction to DLP technology. It is more FAQ than tech-talk, and aimed toward the newcomer to Digital Light Processing televisions. Topics include a brief explanation of DLP technology, the difference between one and three-chip models, cost, size, and important features to look for. There is also has a brief summary of burn-in and rainbow effect as it relates to DLP televisions. This is my beginning article for DLP.

2. DLP Rear Projection Technology Overview

This is the third part of a five page article created by About.com's Home Theatre writer Robert Silva detailing what consumers need to know about rear projection technology. In this section, Robert goes beyond the above "Introduction to DLP" article, and gives a complete explanation of DLP technology and how it works to create a better viewing picture. Anyone considering a DLP rear projection television should also take a look at the article below to learn about DLP front projection.

3. The DLP Projector - What You Need To Know

A nice cover-all article about Digital Light Processing front projection televisions. This is a good read for anyone interested in building a home theatre within their house, office, or weekend hang out. Issues covered are a further explanation of DLP technology as it relates to front projection, advantages of front projection, and drawbacks to the technology.

4. An Introduction To DLP Video Projection Technology

This is Robert Silva's opening article to DLP technology, and he explains the technology as it relates to today's consumer electronics marketplace. He also writes about a DLP's competitor, JVC's D-ILA system. This is a good read for anyone interested in comparing DLP to other television types.

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