Lcos?

firsTraveler · 05-15-2009, 12:40 PM

Is LCOS still a competive projector tech? Haven't seen a new one announced in a while..

borromini · 05-18-2009, 05:11 PM

The most popular LCoS projectors are made by Sony and JVC. Sony calls theirs SXRD while JVC calls them D-ILA. Their latest models were announced within the past 6 months.

john_1958 · 06-03-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by firsTraveler

Is LCOS still a competive projector tech? Haven't seen a new one announced in a while..

yeah its a shame can't find any lcos on store shelves even led dlps

store displays have gone downhill when it comes to showing off hdtvs

Loves2Watch · 06-03-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by borromini

The most popular LCoS projectors are made by Sony and JVC. Sony calls theirs SXRD while JVC calls them D-ILA. Their latest models were announced within the past 6 months.

And to add to what borromini said, they are some of the best projectors available.

**PFC5** · 06-03-2009, 09:50 PM

I wonder if these LCOS displays will have issues down the road and not last as long as the other techs. It seems Sony and JVC have both abandoned this LCOS tech in RPTVs, and I know Sony had a lot of issues with these RPTVs after a good amount of hours are on them.

Maybe the mfg think in the FP market they are not used as many hours continuously that the issues with the RPTVs will not happen with the FP?

I agree that from everything I have read the LCOS FP are some of the best out there.

borromini · 06-04-2009, 06:24 PM

The LCoS FPs made by Sony and JVC as far back as 2002/2003 have performed on par with their LCD cousins from the same manufacturers and others as far as endurance and continuous use. There have been no mention in any tech writings I've read regarding a concern for LCoS FPs versus DLP and LCD.

I can't comment on the RPTV scene since I've never been attracted to that segment. As you know RPTV's demise was due to failing interest once flat panels became cost effective and Sony along with many other brands has completely pulled out of that segment for this reason . Meanwhile, FPs of all flavors have quietly and slowly continue to increase in popularity for home theater displays.

**PFC5** · 06-09-2009, 02:03 PM

Thanks for the info Borromini!

I never really investigated how the LCOS FP hold up compared to the other types. It just seems that there have been a lot of issues with Sony & JVC LCOS RPTVs and that likely contributed to their decision to exit the RP market. I know the Sony SXRD LOCOS sets seem to have a lot of optical block issues and Sony had to give credit back many people who owned them, that had the yellow blob, green blob, etc issues.

Good to know that the FP versions of LCOS have not had such issues.

Loves2Watch · 06-09-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PFC5

Thanks for the info Borromini!

I never really investigated how the LCOS FP hold up compared to the other types. It just seems that there have been a lot of issues with Sony & JVC LCOS RPTVs and that likely contributed to their decision to exit the RP market. I know the Sony SXRD LOCOS sets seem to have a lot of optical block issues and Sony had to give credit back many people who owned them, that had the yellow blob, green blob, etc issues.

Good to know that the FP versions of LCOS have not had such issues.

JVC didn't have anywhere near the issues with RP that Sony did. They look fantastic...and I believe far superior to any other RP technology.

**PFC5** · 06-10-2009, 12:27 PM

You are right going from my memory. I think JVC had issues with lamps on their RPTVs early on, but AFAIK, they solved that issue.

crprojector · 07-02-2009, 02:55 AM

we have mini LCOS projectors

05-15-2009, 12:40 PM	#1
firsTraveler High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 429	Lcos? Is LCOS still a competive projector tech? Haven't seen a new one announced in a while..

05-18-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
borromini HT Frontiersman Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 9,825	The most popular LCoS projectors are made by Sony and JVC. Sony calls theirs SXRD while JVC calls them D-ILA. Their latest models were announced within the past 6 months. __________________ "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

06-03-2009, 09:50 PM	#5
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,385	I wonder if these LCOS displays will have issues down the road and not last as long as the other techs. It seems Sony and JVC have both abandoned this LCOS tech in RPTVs, and I know Sony had a lot of issues with these RPTVs after a good amount of hours are on them. Maybe the mfg think in the FP market they are not used as many hours continuously that the issues with the RPTVs will not happen with the FP? I agree that from everything I have read the LCOS FP are some of the best out there. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

06-04-2009, 06:24 PM	#6
borromini HT Frontiersman Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 9,825	The LCoS FPs made by Sony and JVC as far back as 2002/2003 have performed on par with their LCD cousins from the same manufacturers and others as far as endurance and continuous use. There have been no mention in any tech writings I've read regarding a concern for LCoS FPs versus DLP and LCD. I can't comment on the RPTV scene since I've never been attracted to that segment. As you know RPTV's demise was due to failing interest once flat panels became cost effective and Sony along with many other brands has completely pulled out of that segment for this reason . Meanwhile, FPs of all flavors have quietly and slowly continue to increase in popularity for home theater displays. __________________ "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

06-09-2009, 02:03 PM	#7
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,385	Thanks for the info Borromini! I never really investigated how the LCOS FP hold up compared to the other types. It just seems that there have been a lot of issues with Sony & JVC LCOS RPTVs and that likely contributed to their decision to exit the RP market. I know the Sony SXRD LOCOS sets seem to have a lot of optical block issues and Sony had to give credit back many people who owned them, that had the yellow blob, green blob, etc issues. Good to know that the FP versions of LCOS have not had such issues. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

06-10-2009, 12:27 PM	#9
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,385	You are right going from my memory. I think JVC had issues with lamps on their RPTVs early on, but AFAIK, they solved that issue. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

07-02-2009, 02:55 AM	#10
crprojector crprojector Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	we have mini LCOS projectors

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