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RCA HD61LPW175


RCA HD61LPW175 ImageI found the black level of the HD61LPW175 beat that of my CRT and most LCD TVs I've seen.Highs:  Very affordable for a large TV; integrated cable guide; average black levelsLows: Only one HDMI input; colors are not as vibrant as they should be; needs more inputsWhere to buy:							 IntroductionIf TVs get any larger, I may have to get a new house. It isn't that the RCA Scenium HD61LPW175 DLP TV had any problem slipping through the front door for this review. After the delivery guys undressed it on my front deck, it was smooth sailing carrying the 18-inch deep TV through the door frame. And at about 90 pounds it was a fairly pain-free setup for them (easy for me to say) compared with the girth of a big-screen CRT.            It's the viewing distance required that's bumping me against the wall. I had to position myself at the very back of the room because anything closer to the screen was too close for comfort. I'm one of those people who prefers the back of the theater to the front, and trust me, a 61-inch TV can put on a heck of a show from 16 feet away.1234567 | Next Page --»				digital_trend782:http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review/3547/rca-hd61lpw175-reviewPrint | ReprintsRelated ReviewsMitsubishi WD-60735Samsung HL67A750 67-InchSamsung HL72A650Samsung HL61A750Samsung HL67A750Related NewsFilm Fresh Offers DivX Downloads of Major Studio FilmsFire Risk Prompts Wal-mart to Recall 1.5 Million DVD PlayersSamsung Narrows Gap with Vizio in U.S. LCD TV SalesAppeals Court Rules Against Kaleidescape's DVD CopyingJudge Approves Injunction Against RealDVD//');//]]>Top Reviews by CategoryWrite a ReviewDo you have an opinion on this product? Write your own review and let others know what you think!Name: (required)Email Address: (required)Summary: (required)Remember my informationYour Comments: (required)Your Score://');//]]>

(7.5 out of 10)


I found the black level of the HD61LPW175 beat that of my CRT and most LCD TVs I've seen.

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If TVs get any larger, I may have to get a new house. It isn't that the RCA Scenium HD61LPW175 DLP TV had any problem slipping through the front door for this review. After the delivery guys undressed it on my front deck, it was smooth sailing carrying the 18-inch deep TV through the door frame. And at about 90 pounds it was a fairly pain-free setup for them (easy for me to say) compared with the girth of a big-screen CRT.            It's the viewing distance required that's bumping me against the wall. I had to position myself at the very back of the room because anything closer to the screen was too close for comfort. I'm one of those people who prefers the back of the theater to the front, and trust me, a 61-inch TV can put on a heck of a show from 16 feet away. Continue reading full review @ Digital Trends

ProsCons
  • Very affordable for a large TV
  • Integrated cable guide
  • Average black levels
  • Only one HDMI input
  • Colors are not as vibrant as they should be
  • Needs more inputs