Mitsubishi 73-inch WD-73C10 3D Ready DLP TV $1099.99 / 65" WD-65C10 $799.99
 

Dell Home [dell.com] has the Mitsubishi WD-73C10 DLP TV on sale for $1099.99 with free shipping. The going price has been $1,199.99 for the past few months. This matches their Black Friday price.

If you have a big room, this is a sweet deal for a great TV.

If you are interested in a slightly smaller model, the 65" Mitsubishi [dell.com] is on sale for $799.99 with free shipping

Let the DLP vs Plasma/LCD/LED wars begin.

Thats one big a$$ TV, I would get sick watching that in my Living room

Only takes about an hour to get used to. Now, I can't watch TV on anything smaller. One of the better purchases I have ever made. Don't let the LCD/Plasma honks change your minds, people. Read the reviews.

dlp has always been the ugly little sister.

i had a 720p hd dlp projector and loved it.

dlp to most will seem like a gimmick.

i've been eyeing this TV for about 6 months now. I want it so bad lol.

concerns: 1) it's big enough where I think it will dominate my living room. 2) i've got a 50" 720p plasma, do I really need to drop $1100 on another TV? of course not, but I WANT IT :)

Love Mine!!

Dell is horrible to deal with. Make sure your order goes through - you do not, at any time, want to ever have to deal with their CS - legendary horrible.
I am watching this TV right now - huge, nice picture, colors not as vibrant as the LCD it replaced, but still very nice.

qvc or hsn had the 65 inch for this price
gotta be a good neal

Thanks, been watching this one. Unfortunately just measured and it's one inch too wide! Ugh, now waiting for the 65" version to drop. :)

At Cowboom.com they have the Mitsubishi WD-73C9 73in 1080p 120Hz DLP HD Television for $800 new
It's also 3D ready.
Mitsubishi WD-73C9 73in 1080p 120Hz Digital Lamp Projection DLP HDTV

The only bummer is that S&H is $199. Also there might be tax on it.
http://www.cowboom.com/product/715696

There is also a coupon for new customers $20 off $300: CowBoom20

Enjoy stunning image detail with this 73" DLP HDTV that delivers 1080p high-definition images and features 6-Color Processor technology for a bright picture. 3 HDMI inputs allow you to integrate high-definition digital components.

Features
73" screen size
Measured diagonally from corner to corner, ideal for larger rooms.
1080p display
Provides the highest quality progressive-scan picture possible from a high-definition source.
Built-in HDTV tuner
Add HD-capable antenna to receive over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming.
3D-ready
Brings movies, video games and sporting events to life (requires compatible 3D source devices and additional equipment, not included).
6-Color Processor, Deep Color and x.v.Color
For enhanced colors and bright images.
Smooth 120Hz screen refresh rate
Ensures accurate reproduction of high-speed images.
Plush 1080p 5G improved 12-bit processing, PerfectColor and video noise reduction
For improved image clarity.
Advanced Video Calibration Mode
To optimize the display of movies and images.
ENERGY STAR compliance
Assures a high standard of energy efficiency.
3 HDMI inputs
Provide an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest-quality connection and support of copy-protected HD broadcast content.
Inputs
Include 3 component/composite video (2 rear, 1 side), 3 HDMI (rear), 1 RF and 1 stereo audio (rear).
Outputs
Include 1 digital audio and 1 stereo audio.
16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
For a cinema-style entertainment experience.
2 built-in 10W speakers
Deliver quality audio.
Auto volume leveler
Prevents volume fluctuations and is ideal for night viewing.
Additional features
Include 5 video modes, ChannelView and Easy Connect.

Specifications
TV Type: Projection
Screen Size Class: 73"
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Vertical Resolution: 1080p
Screen Refresh Rate: 120Hz
PC Inputs: 1
HDMI Inputs: 3
Component Video Inputs: 3
RF Antenna Input: 1
Audio Outputs: 1
Speakers: 2
ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
Watts/Channel: 10
Sound Leveler: Yes

Dimensions
Width 65.4 in
Depth 17.9 in
Height 43.7 in
Weight 92.8 lbs

MFG: MITSUBISHI
MFG Part: WD-73C9

how is dealing with CowBoom? I've never purchased from them

Unfortunately, that one is sold out.

That was quick when I posted it, it was still available. Still I would check later as usually if it still shows up when you search for it then it might be that someone was going to buy it but changed their mind. That's what I've seen. Still it's only one left.

GO BIG OR GO HOME! LOL

cowboom charges tax and freight so does dell

i bought from tigerdirect after xmas sale, paid 1k otd in california, best purchase i have made

Great deal, but I'm waiting for <$1000 to jump on one. Also, I'm not one to usually get the extended warranty, but I've known a couple people who had this tv and both of them had to have the light engine replaced while under warranty.

this is a solid tv. I have one and love it!

Can't beat the price for the size on these DLP sets. The 2 biggest issues I have are replacing the lamp every few years, and unless you sit pretty close to center, both in terms of height and width, you don't get the brightest, clearest picture with DLP. They are also very lightweight considering their size. Would be great for a theater/media room.

This is more than 3-D. it is 3-D ready!

I heard this on the HSN and they are selling 65 inch version for $1300 and over 2000 were sold.

I got the 60" version for my dad for Xmas to replace his aging standard def tube TV. I was really worried that it would not be that great, but I got it for a great price. Anyway, when it was all set up and I got to look at it, I have to say that it was the right choice. I thought the viewing angles would be poor. Not the case at all. If you are standing and walk up to the TV, you will see it darken, but sitting anywhere around the family room, or standing more than a few feet from the TV, and it looks great. Awesome picture. I have LCDs at home, and never wanted to mess with DLP. But for the price, this is a good deal.

Just ordered 2 for the guest restroom

I got a 60 sony dlp from 4-5 years ago, always wanted this 73 incher, just waiting for the sony to crap out, because I got used to a big tv, had to buy a 52 incher for the bedroom, wife wanted a 55 for the bedroom since she dont see any difference with the 52 versus the 47, should have listened to her,
I guess once you go to a 73 incher, watching movies on anything smaller might not be as enjoyable

I completely agree i have th Samsung 61 inch and i thought it would be to big for my house now i wish i had gotten the 73". But i am yet to see a tv with that much better picture than my dslr, now dont get me wrong its not a 4000 dollar sony but if I ever need a new tv i will stick to dslr, plus the 3d is the shiiiiiit

i have the 82", everyone thought i was nuts getting one so big until they saw a football game on it. size matters

my experience from dell
 

I bought this in august. first tv came was broken. Dell does not use fedex to delivery but another company. Had to go thru the hassle of returning it to dell and getting another one. Second came working. Phenomenal picture - well worth the bang for the buck. This TV broke 3 months after i bought it but it was under warranty. The main board went. Trust me if you think this set is too big you are wrong. Knowing what i know now, get an extended warranty. You are not going to get a better tv for the money. Colors are brilliant, sound is good, easy to change settings. Google optimal settings for this TV.

I second this exactly as he said it ^^^. I have the 73" also.This is actually cheaper than I paid just under a year ago. Do it, people, do it. Love this tv!

Bought a 65" Mitz DLP from Dell in July 2010, bulb just went out. (the green power led light on the front turned red) Mitz has replaced it but if figuring a bulb every 6 mos into the equation out of warranty and the cost of owne3rship rises dramatically. Yes, you have basically a new picture every 6 months but I didn't realize it would go out that soon. The bulb life depends on temperature, brightness settings, dust etc. Suppose to last 4000 hrs. Do the math 8hrs a dau 365 days a year is roughly 3000 hrs. also, I set my TV up with Spyder Calibration which reduced the default brightness. If temp changes in your room or brightness is set high you'd be lucky to get a year. I am rethinking my purchase. Don't know if its a Mitz problem or a DLP problem. The picture is great while it is running. Just my opinion.

Also, square trade doesn't cover bulbs under their warranty. I called just to see

My other tv is a 50"plasma too and this 73" 1080p DLP blows it away.

had this for about 6 months, great tv. got it for $876.75 after the famous 25% bing CB day. use an american express card for an extra year warranty.

im about to drop some crap in this thread if the owners dont lay off the "its amazing! go buy it!" cries!

The one from Cowboom is back online. There is only one left it cost $800 + $199 S&H and any taxes.
http://www.cowboom.com/product/715696

It's the WD-73C9.

When it was sold out, it might have been because when I was checking how much the shipping would be and about the taxes.

Go for it. I love hearing reviews from people who don't actually own the TV.

Mmm tempting, I bought one in the summer from dell with bing cashback and a stacked coupon which got it down to ~$950shipped. I could use one for my media room too, but Ive been eyeing the new version the 92" that was released @ CES last week.

Yes, but is it edge-lit or back-lit?

DLP maintenance
 

QVC and HSN have been going back and forth with offering the bigger sized DLP's (60-65-73) as their today special values. I find it shameful after watching numerous presentations by all networks and sites selling these large DLP TV's that they never mention once about the fact you have to change the bulbs in these about every 2 years with normal watching..adding another cost of 250-300 bucks every 2 years, nearly doubling the cost of the entire TV purchase just after 4 years.
I agree they have an amazing picture with the size, but these sellers should at least have the guts to be honest upfront with their buyers about additional costly maintenance downroad with these. The thousands that have bought these off of TV are going to be in for a nice big surprise when they realize they will be spending a car payment every 2 years just to keep their overpriced TV watchable.

Ditto, ditto and ditto. (the ditto hat trick). Awesome PQ. Awesome screen size. This makes for a fun product if you have the room.

ShopDiscover MAY net you an additional 5% cashback (~$55).

https://www.discovercard.com/card...ue&catId=1

Not sure if Dell CONSUMER is the same as Dell HOME.

You're trying to make a valid point, but you're exaggerating here a little, aren't you?

I bought the 73C9 nearly 17 months ago for $1300. The PQ for gaming and blu ray in 1080p is stunning. We sit 9 feet away for the THX experience and this tv has been nothing short of spectacular. Still on the original bulb and got the mitsu 3D kit and 3D blu rays are spectacular also! Replacement bulbs are only $99!

beyond awful

OMG this is HUGEEEEE. What I'm wondering is if I watch streaming videos from those cheapie free websites all over the internet will this work out. I think the videos play in formats similar to youtube. FLV 640 X 420 is max. Cause at times they look pretty bad already and thats only my little 46" Sony.

So is a TV this size blu ray or don't watch at all?

Big exaggeration. The bulbs cost $99.

Not really exaggerating..this is the truth about DLP's that a lot of people don't like to hear or dont even know about.

Picked up one for my shed. thanks.

my experience directly conflicts with your "facts". i just sold a 5 year old dlp, never had to replace the bulb.
also, the bulbs for this mitsubishi sell for $99. way to know what you're talking about.

Aren't DLP's very str8 forward watchable? In other words, the viewing angles are not that great? I would love to have this, especially this size!

Nope - I have the 60" version of this tv, and am currently watching the Steeler's game from my kitchen. I'm looking at the tv virtually sideways, and can see perfectly! This is a great deal - the 3D is amazing, and DLP is the cheapest way to get such a large screen.

I got the w60-c10 on dells black friday deals for $624 shipped and the set broke on the 35th day , i returned it. When it work it was great Blu-rays looks great ,gaming was good only thing was on the very edge of the set the brightness seemed to fade but you had to really look at it to see it , viewing angles was fine you don't have to watch it forward only.

I myself bought a DLP But it is a LED-DLP had to fix the power board twice @ 12.00 dollars in parts each time.. Bought it 3 years ago for 1300.00 dollars, MSRP was 5400.00 YEP 5400.00 dollars. Never have to worrie about bulbs... Pretty soon bulbs will be cheap.. As 90% of people trashed there DLP! :D But anyway the picture on my DLP 1080P picture still stands up to most LCD's in todays world!!:D:D But cant beat my new 42 Penny Plasma.. :O

I think you just got unlucky, the 60" I bought a year and 9 months ago still has the original bulb in it. It has around 8400 hours on it now, so I assume it will go out at anytime.

not for me, light engine/color wheel dies out of warranty and that was it for my mitsubishi dlp. local place wanted lke $450 to fix it and i didn't have the know how to do it myself.

eventually got a panasonic plasma and WHOA, blew my dlp out of the water. 1080p dlp was great but vs the plasma? no comparison. the picture on the plasma is lightyears ahead of the dlp. but you can get a 73" dlp for the price of a 58" plasma.. so to each his own, i'm not buying another mitsubishi or another dlp. but if size is more important to you than picture quality, it's a good deal.

Thanks for the heads up about the 92 inch coming this summer. I've been looking for the 82 inch to come down.

Had our 61 inch Samsung DLP for just short of 5 years, replaced bulb once for 89, (original phillips replacement,) and just purchased another for the same price/vendor as a backup for when this one fails.

Great DLP post OP, repped.

Man if had the room I would be all over this TV. I had a 50" 1080p Samsung DLP that I still think was the best TV I owned. I purchased it for $2600 and I bought a extra lamp for it for $230. I sold it last year cuz the wife wanted a wall mounted TV. The TV lasted 4 years and I never had a single issue. I never had to use the lamp and I gave it to the person that bought the TV from me. If you have the room this is a great deal. I am trying to figure a reason to justify buying this TV.....................Oh I know I'll buy my wife a bigger house.

I can understand how dlp seems perfect for some people. I personally prefer lcd/led tvs because if their light weight. I can only imagine if you eventually wanted to sell a dlp as large as this one. It must weigh a ton XD

Anyway though, that is a very good price for a 3D ready tv at this size imo, regardless of whether or not it is dlp or lcd. Nice find! :)

it weighs <100 lbs. Very light weight considering its size.

Got mine 5 months ago with 3d starter package should have bought the 85

dlp's are very light. curious as to why you are concerned about weight though. how often do you move tv's?

Our 60" Mitz DLP is far, far lighter than my brother's 56" led lcd tv. Like any other big tv, you need two people to move it based on the size alone, but it's not even remotely heavy.

i'm not. the poster above me thought a TV this size would weigh about 500 lbs...I just wanted to clarify.

sorry that was to the other person.

DLPs might need more real estate but they are very light, even lighter than most of the smaller plasma/lcd. and maybe i'm just very lucky because i have a 65" bought 3 years ago and still in its original bulb. got the 60" on BF for $580 and it's worth every penny.

what stand?
 

Just pulled the trigger - anyone have a recommendation on a stand? I don't think the previous one that held my 50" will do the trick, and I really don't want to buy something that cost half as much as the tv..

I've been thinking about the Lack from Ikea [ikea.com]. It's only 58 5/8" wide though. The 73c10 base is only 37.5", and I think it'll be ok if the screen is wider than the stand so long as the base fits.

what vesa mount do you guy recommend for this?

I have the 73" and 3D movies are pretty awesome. You want a low stand so that you arent looking up at the TV. Left-right viewing angle is great, but up-down is not as good.

These are good add-on glasses for cheap http://www.ultimate3dheaven.com/d...glfis.html

my question is to those who bought it?

1. Does dell offer warranty for this one? if so, what kind? and do you have to pay anything extra or it's covered with the purchase?
2. Did anybody go with squaretrade warranty? doe they cover the bulb (as someone pointed out they dont!)
3. Can i stick to the wall with my wall-mount? or is this needs to be on a stand (considering the size)

looks slick!

The warranty comes from the manufacturer: "Big Screen televisions: Thirty days on screen, one year on all other parts. One year on labor. In-home service on all models."

And this isn't a TV you mount on the wall...it isn't a flat-screen. It is meant for a stand.

That's funny :)

On Black Friday, I was tossed up between the 60" and the 73". After going to my local Aarons rental place, I got to experience both tvs. Quality was the same and to my surprise great when it came to HD channels, ps3, etc, but when it came to non hd channels, (which only about 1/3 of my channels right now are HD), the quality wasn't the greatest on neither tv, but the 73" was way worse. If your just sticking with video games and HD programming, then go with the 73" if you have the room, but if you don't have HD or do much gaming, stick to nothing bigger than the 60". I've had the 60" since the first week of December and love it.

No crap. If you take any signal and stretch it to 73" it is going to degrade. If you watch standard def on a 9" TV, it will look high def. Standard definition programming is intended to be presented on a much smaller TV. Some big screens do a decent job of cleaning up the stretched signal, but all generally wreak havoc on the picture quality of a lesser signal when comparing to HD.

This works for you wall mounters.

the funny this is my friend when I was in high school did this. He actually had a closet behind the wall so it didnt look too bad! lol

I have a 3 year old Samsung HLT7288 that had 15,400 hours on it before I changed the bulb, I kept the old bulb for a backup, still good, but dim. :)

Thanks! Was looking for a cheaper option than the Mitsubishi kit. I picked up the 3D adapter on eBay for $84, and I can get 4 pair of glasses for $207.

Anyone have a recommendation for a 3D Blu-ray player? I was looking at the Sony BDP-S570. Amazon has it for $148.

yeah looks great, but you should've waited til you had a vacuum to clean up.....J/K it does look good and I've seen this done even with lcd's to give it more of a flush look.

That's not mine, bro. Just an example.

I thought the 2010 models already have the 3d adapter built in. You may want to research before dropping money on an adapter.

yeah when you connect it to the web it will download the new firmware automatically. if not you can get it from mitsu's sight and stick it on a usb stick. it's free. this is how it was for my 60" at least so i'd check to be sure.
also, for a 3d bluray, i'd say get yourself a ps3. it does 3d now once you upgrade the firmware and for a little bit more you will get 3d plus gaming, more internet apps (the one's with mitsu are a bit limited) so it may make sense.

This is a great TV, I purchased the 73" from Dell in July also..for the price you can't go wrong. Prior to this one I had a 52" Sharp Aquos lcd which broke thanks to my now 5 year old son thinking he was Darth Vader at the time; you get the idea lol..

The picture quality isn't the same but I learned to deal with it, he won't be breaking this beast anytime soon and when he gets older and moves out I can have a nice tv again, lol

the only complaint i have w mine is when images change during a show (like a scene change) sometimes for under a half second i see some pixelation. does anyone else ever see that? is there a way to turn that off? i have it set to smooth 120

I bought 65" from Dell and everything is good except the remote responses tad slower than my other TVs. Anyone has the same problem?

Do not make comments like this. If you really have or see the modern DLP from Mitsubishi, you will know you are all wrong. The Mits DLP is much lighter than the same or even smaller size LCD/Plasma.

I believe that's due to the compression applied by the signal provider. Not something you'd see on an uncompressed source like a Bluray movie.

The later manufactured Mits DLP TV 2010 models should have the full 3D feature built-in so no adapter is needed. That's for older models prior 2010. You only need compatible glasses.

If you have the earlier 2010 models, you should get the software updates automatically already if your TV have network features and connected. Otherwise, you can download the new software from Mitsubishi: http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/3Dupgrade.html

Note that the 638 and C10 models do not have the adapted for 3-D built in - you will need to buy the starter kit. the 738 and 838 models have the adapter built in

Thanks for confirming that. When I looked up the starter kit, it showed as being for the WD-73C10. I was concerned that I had wasted $84.

Get a PS3 for your 3d movies.

That is sick because the TV won't last forever and the house gets destroyed.

The Mitzi doesn't stick out very far and is way awesome. I am glad I don't have my
standard big box rear projection set anymore.

This model is not upgradeable for the 3D Viewing. You have to buy the 3D kit Mitsubushi sells. It comes with the adaptor, sensor, 2 glasses, and a movie. There are only a few models that you can upgrade the firmware on, and this model is not one of them.

I thought this price was good till the 19th? The price I'm seeing is $1179. Is there a coupon code?

Anyone found a good deal on the 73738? Best I have found shipped outside of eBay is a little under 1700. I've been looking for a month now, hoping prices will come down soon.

Mitsubishi has a stand for this tv. When I bought mine at Costco, it came with the stand for free. It fits perfect and actually the tv slides into a slot on the stand, then screws down on the back, so you dont have to worry about it tipping over. I love this tv. Its in a room I converted into the "man cave" that basically has all my sports stuff on the walls, nice surround sound system, a cooler for the drinks, a comfy sectional couch, and this big 73" screen. NICE!!! Picture is great. Just waiting for a good deal for the 3D kit.

So should I tell my kids to go downstairs and have a catch in front of our 7-year old Samsumg 61-inch HLN 720p DLP :)

Man, I would want the 82" version of this...

When I bought it the page said through 1/19. Maybe they sold out their quota at that price. Will mark the deal dead.

Do the 82" sets ever get a discount? I have been watching for a couple weeks. Maybe some super bowl specials?

Thanks! In 4 1! Previously owned a Samsung 61" LED DLP - developed white spots after about 11 months - tried to fix 3 times - finally Samsung replaced with a 55" LCD. Wife wasn't happy with the smaller screen, so this will make up for it. 55" Sammy headed for the bedroom. Superbowl will be FANTASTIC this year! However, bank account will be dry! :yahoo:

The 65" is still $879.99 http://accessories.us.dell.com/sn...nk=2&s=dhs

Price is back to $1099.00, I almost bought it last night at $1179. What exactly do I need to make this thing 3d capable? I saw the link to the inexpensive glasses, what else do I need?

Also, can anyone confirm that the stand for the wd-73c9 is the same as for the wd-73c10?

Bump for the experts to chip in.

vmax84

I called Mitsubishi. This is the proper stand - Mitsubishi MB-S73A.
Kinda pricey, but I don't want my kids to pull it down on themselves and this one locks the tv to the stand.

If you buy the one from Dell you will need the adapter that comes as part of the $400 adapter kit (as well as an emitter and 2 pairs of glasses). If you buy the 73738 or 73838 models they do not need the adapter thanks to a recent firmware update only available on those models.

65" or 73"??? i just don't know lol

yes it is the same stand MB-S73A

If you can fit it, get the 73.

Changed title to reflect the new price and to bump.

73" is 7" wider and 4.5" taller.

I see the 65" Mitsubishi [dell.com] is down to $799.99 now.

We have had the WD-73C9 model for about 16 months now. We get nothing but compliments when friends & other family members come over to watch special PPV events. This TV plus FiOS HD is an excellent setup.

My Mitsubishi 3D starter kit should be arriving soon...got that for free by being "creative". Don't ask me how. :)

PM me!!!!!!

vmax84

ok I wont ask, just tell me so I dont have to. PM me please!!! I have the same tv and I dont want to pay for the kit. Especially since they recently were giving it away.

Yup...that's how I got on that...their recent give away. That expired end of December though. Just got my confirmation that they're sending my kit.

This is the stand I use for our 73": http://www.ashleyfurniture.com/Sh...No=W503-22

I removed the legs, cuz they're fugly. The width of the stand is approximately 1" wider than the TV, so it was perfect...didn't want the TV "hanging" using a narrower stand. We didn't want to get the Mitsubishi stand cuz we didn't like the open compartments. This has glass doors on both sides and 2 shelves for my Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii controllers and accessories. I opened up the back of the stand for ventilation.

You likely can't. The postmark by date has passed, meaning anything you send will get instantly rejected. By being creative I'm 99% sure he simply means he faked the date on the receipt to show a purchase after 9/24/10 and before 11/21/10, and he sent it within the appropriate time period (Claim forms must be postmarked by December 30, 2010 and received by January 30, 2011). Can't pull that off anymore...

How is the bulb warranty on this TV? I know someone who had to replace bulb every year on their DLP TV but it was not Mitsubishi.

yea that is definately some "creative" adjustments, being that you got the tv 16 months ago, and it was only available for purchases in september. I got mine in May, so I wasnt within the time frame. Oh well. Didnt think of being "creative", but good for you. Mine came with the Mitsubishi stand, and I like it alot. The TV mounts into the stand, so you dont have to worry about it tipping over. Just have to figure out another way to score a "free" 3D kit.
Any suggestions?

yeah that 65" is looking a bit more appealing. I don't have a very large living room and it would seem like the 73" would just absolutely dominate it.

I found this when looking for stands:

http://pinnacledesign.net/mitsu.html

I really want this TV, but want to wait until next week when all the super bowl sales start up. I'm really hoping to find another deal where 3d is thrown in. Or I might wait until March or May when the new models come out and hopefully the price goes down or I can get 3d... I don't know :(

and it should dominate it. I have mine in a spare bedroom I made my man cave :bounce:

also...does anyone know how long the 65" will cost $799? I thought I saw someone mention the price on 73" was good until tomorrow and am not sure if that applies to the 65" as well. thanks!

hahah damn. you don't find it too large for the room? how close are you sitting?

sorry, not trying to threadcrap.. but I'm not touching Mitsubishi and DLP again. I bought a 60+ inch 3 years ago and I've already replaced 6 bulbs. And now the TV takes a up to 5 minutes to "warm" up before the picture comes on. it's pretty annoying.

just sharing my experience. I hope the new models are better than the POS I got.

I think the bulb warranty is 1 year. Replacement bulbs are $99 direct from Mitsubishi (atleast for the C9 model that is). I've had my C9 for 16 months...display has been as good as new so far (knock on wood).

come on bro, it can never be too big :lol:

maybe you just got a bad one. I previously had a 60" Sony LCD projector (not DLP), and had that for 5 years. Replaced the bulb once. Loved it. Gave it to my brother when I bought the 73" Mitsubishi in May. Love it even more.

I'd like to be your guest! :yummy:

My experience with Mitsubishi...

I purchased the 73C9 through Dell last summer. I immediately noticed it had a geometry issue and opened a case with Mits. Long story short (though dealing with the on-site techs and their lack of knowledge was a nightmare), they decided to replace the C9 just before Christmas. As this was discontinued, they said I would get the same model, just the latest one which turned out to be the C10. I received it just before Christmas and immediately started noticing some differences. For one, there was no longer an advanced picture selection so I could no longer fine-tune the colors. When I dug a little deeper looking at the spec sheets on their website, I discovered the video processor was not the same. In fact, there were quite a few features missing on the C10 that I had on the C9: side input; various picture enhancement features including the "advanced video calibration mode and "PerfectColor"; user features such as "Easy Connect", "Channel View", and color temp control by input. I also discovered after attempting to setup my Harmony remote that the C10 does not have discrete codes so that you cannot go directly to a particular input (you have to select "Input", scroll to the one you want, then select it).

I immediately contacted Mits regarding the discrepancies and only met people who had no clue about "their" products (I say "their" as I think the warranty department is a third party). They would only say that the C10 was the proper replacement for the C9, even though the features found on the C9 can be found on the 738 (except for the side input). At the moment, I had a supervisor agree to look at a list of the differences between the models that I put together from the info on the website and am waiting on a decision.

This is not to say the C10 is a bad set. Far from it. It is just not the same as the C9.

You don't have to hold it while you are watching it

lmao. strong arms are strong.

A 73" DLP weighs about the same as a 55" LCD. DLP's are mostly giant boxes of air with a projector crammed inside.

I would say 2 years is on the low side. My current Mitsubishi 57" DLP has been going strong on the same bulb for about 4 years now. I also heard once that if you have "clean" power going to your TV, that helps. I have a power conditioner for all of my HT equipment, but I can't say whether or not it has helped extend the life of the DLP bulb.

Been waiting for another deal on the 65 - thank you!!!

The prices of the 60 and 65 are still higher than BF. Should I wait another week (for the Super Bowl sale supposedly coming up) or should I pull the trigger now? :(

excellent question. where did you hear about the super bowl sale?

Just an educated guess, every year before the Super Bowl weekend, there's always some kind of sale

Oh my, where to begin?

I can see the point you are trying to make, however when you exaggerate so extremely it is difficult to take you seriously.

For one, this is not even something up for debate, it is an *actual* fact. The replacement bulbs for this TV costs $99. Not 250-300, not 200+. $99. Period. This is not something that can be argued, the bulb costs $99 from Mitsubishi.

So we will even use your analogy of having to replace the bulb every 2 years, even though *most* (not all) people who have purchased a DLP report their bulb life far exceeds the typical life. Is is the case in all instances? Of course not, the TVs are kept in different environments after all, there are a lot of contributing factors. BUT. Just to appease you, we'll say you need a new $99 bulb every 2 years. In a scant 16 years you will have occurred a maintenance cost equal to the price of the TV in this sale ($800), effectively doubling the price to $1600.

So how many people keep their main TV (not the little CRT in your kid's room) for more than 16 years? Time for a new one at that point, I'd imagine! And even if it was not, hmm you've now spent $1600 for your 73" TV.... hmm, let's see what the closest alternative is!

Oh right, 70" LCD televisions cost around $10,000.

I also have seen quite a few ignorant (and I do mean ignorant, because they are simply not true statements and could easily be countered with about 15 seconds of research) comments about the weight of these televisions.

Since there are no 73" Plasma/LCD televisions out there, we'll go with the 65" models for comparison.

(From BestBuy website, in case you are interested)
Panasonic - VIERA / 65" Class / 1080p / 600Hz / Plasma HDTV: weight 136.7 lbs
Samsung - 65" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LED-LCD HDTV: weight 84 lbs (ultra thin television too, screen is only 1 1/4" thick!)
Mitsubishi - Home Cinema / 65" Class / 1080p / 60Hz / 3D DLP HDTV: weight 85 lbs

So it's the same weight as the same size ultra-thin LED LCD TV... yeah damn those big heavy TVs!

Blah blah.

The original bulb lasts more than 2 years unless you're watchjng tv 24/7.

Can anyone help? I saw the link for the 3d glasses from a few days ago. I am planning on ordering 6 set of them(I have 4 kids).
I also have a bid for a 3d adapter on ebay for $71 plus $7 for shipping.
What other product would I need to produce the 3d? Seems I need a 3d transmitter, where can I find one of these? And finally I think I saw that they make "high powered" transmitters are these better?
Sorry for all the questions.

I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure all you need is the adapter and the glasses. That's what I have ordered based on looking at what is in the Mitsubishi 3D starter kit. Of course you'll will probably want to get a 3D Blu-ray player. Amazon had the Sony BDP-S570 for $148 the other day, now it's $160. I believe the S470 and up models from Sony are 3D capable.

I have a ps3 with the newest firmware, so I should be all good I hope.
I would feel pretty dumb if I end up buying the starter kit as well as all this other stuff.
Thanks for your reply!

Actually I have had my DLP for 1 year and 9 months and it stays on "most" of the time, between me, my wife my daughter and my brother who currently is living with us it gets lots of use. I have over 8200 hours on it now and the bulb is still going strong.

I have a samsung DLP that is over 3 years old and looks great. Bulbs are about $100 if you look hard enough, but I haven't had to replace yet.

Is there a way to look up how many hrs you have on your DLP bulb?

went in on the 65". Very excited!

Yes, on the Mitsubishi C9 models, you press MENU then 2,4,7,0 on the remote in that sequence. Not sure if this works with other models.

Well said...!! DLP is the way to go great picture and best price for the size..!!

you will also need this adapter that plugs into the tv and it transmit the 3D picture to the glasses it self. and you will also need a HDMI 1.3B. They have the 3D kits at Frys last time i saw they where running for $200 and thats for everything you need and also it comes with two 3D glasses..! hope it helps.

To make it easy on yourself, get the official Mitsubishi 3D Starter Kit. It has everything you need to get started :D You will also need a 3D bluray player if you want to watch 3D bluray and/or FiOS, DirecTV to watch 3D live programs. Not sure if cable or Dish Network offers 3D programming.

If you have kids under 6 years old, be careful in allowing them to watch too much 3D. This applies to 3D TV, games (Nintendo 3DS, etc.)

http://www.betanews.com/article/N...1293647362

i have the WD 73738 and it took me a while to find a good stand so i went with this one
http://www.conns.com/classic-1890...stand.html
it looks good and fits like a glove and the price you cant beat it..!!

2nd the comment on CS. Have never had worse in my life. After months of waiting for a laptop to be built I was told they couldn't build it based on the specs. BUT, they were to take care of me by offering a similar deal with lower specs and a higher price. A couple months after that I got a call asking how I was enjoying my laptop, the one I never purchased.

Are you using satellite? I don't ever see pixelation on our FiOS TV.

I think CowBoom is where Best Buy sells a lot of their customer returns. (why stock varies so much) I did purchase the Mitsubishi 3d (3dc-1000) kit from them last week. It arrived yesterday. Have not hooked it up yet. You need to look at the descriptions as sometimes parts are missing & may have the same price as one with all the parts. (click on Choose Best Available & look at what is & is not included)

I currently have the 60" 60727 version for 14 months, on lots with the kids TV, Blu-ray, DVD & Wii. Tempted on the 73 at this price as this is cheaper them some on Craig's used in my area.

3rd on the CS. I have never had a worse experience with any other company.

I had a desktop (XPS) that was having major issues, and they determined that the motherboard and video card needed to be replaced. The computer was locking up quite often, but was still usable somewhat. They sent out a tech to replace the components... he took the PC apart, put it back together... the motherboard they sent with him to replace mine was defective, the computer would not even boot up.

So he takes out the new one and puts the old one back in, ends up physically destroying BOTH of my ram dimms (snapped them in half trying to put them back into the motherboard). And of course, does not have any extra... so now I am left with a computer that does not work at all.

I call Dell afterward to schedule another tech guy to come replace the motherboard (again) and memory (since he broke them)... and they had the nerve to try and blame me for it. After a good bit of yelling they said they would be sending replacement parts with a tech in a few weeks. I said ok, but I want a different guy, this one obviously does not know what he is doing.

3 weeks later, same guy shows up at my door. I said give me the parts and let me do it, and proceeded to fix my own computer.

That's just ONE of my horrible Dell CS stories.. needless to say I will never buy anything from them again.

yeah if you would of boght the TV like 5 months ago they where going for $1,299 FS no taxes and intop of it the free 3D kit..!! you might want to look at Pauls TV they usually have good deals..!

I believe there was a deal a while back for the 82" @ $2400. I was able to buy it for $2000 + $100 delivery but that was a one off deal from private seller.

I say 82" or wait for the 92" :D

That stand looks quite high and may not be ideal for the vertical viewing angle for DLP TV.




As for Blu-Ray player recommendation, I would say PS3 as recommended by others. I have streamed 3D movie (Half SBS) from PC to PS3 to 82" Mits. Its not just a 3D Blu-ray player but also a gaming machine, Media streamer/player and now with some recent events, you can play/run your old NES, SNES, PS1 games & other homebrew apps. :woot:

just to chime in, i have the older model of the 73" (WD-73C9) and i LOVE it.

it has a fantastic picture and the only complaint/warning i would give, as a few others have mentioned, is the viewing angle. you really do need to be sitting in front of it both vertically and horizontally. ideally, your eyes will be level with the center of the screen (vertically).

vertical viewing angles are more finicky. a simple 5-10 inches above or below the vertical center and you will notice one half of the screen go darker.

regardless, i love the tv, PQ is great, home entertainment has never been so enjoyable!

SIDE NOTE: after you get the tv, call dell and tell them you want to cancel/return because you found it 100$ cheaper at (insert other store, frys, tigerdirect, circuit city, best buy, cowboom) and they will credit you back 100$ bringing the cost down to 999.

this works for any dell purchase, not just TVs, however, with the tv being so big and expensive to ship, you can get more credit. for laptops/desktops, you can usually get 25-50 credited back this way. with tvs of this size, you can easily get credited 100 back (personally ive never tried for more than 100 but YMMV)

Dell doesn't verify your claim? Surprising they would just take your word for it...

you're not asking for a price match.

you're straight up saying you want to cancel/return the item. when they ask why you simply state it's because you found it somewhere else for XXX cheaper.

you're not asking for a credit or a discount, they are volunteering to give you a credit because they would rather you keep the item than return it.

ah ok I see what you did there. :cool:

This is awesome! I will let you know how it turns out.
:worship:

I have a question that maybe someone can help with:

I plan on getting the 3d adapter for the 65" dlp I just bought...will installing the adapter have any negative affect on non-3d programming? or does it not matter at all? I saw one poster over on amazon who said that non-3d shows don't look as good now the he installed the 3d adapter.

anyone have any input?

That poster is.. to put it gently... retarded.

The adapter has absolutely no effect on non-3D programming, it acts as an HDMI pass through.

is anyone using this DLP hooked up to a HTPC? i'm very interested in this set or the Sharp 60" LCD and want one mainly for HTPC as I will be watching tv streamed. thanks

WD-73C10 at Dell $1099
 

http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/product/WD73C10

http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/pdf/...et-C10.pdf

This is not a flame, just a question. Why would someone want a DLP set over a plasma, LED and LCD. I had one a few years back and it was great if you were directly in front of it, but sucked from every other angle.

Again, i'm just curious. I haven't been keeping up with the DLP tech.

Considering this for a windowless 11' x 18' room. Does this mean that sitting four people across, the people on the ends would lose clarity of the picture? Or if people want to sit on the floor in front of a couch, will they be too low if the TV is on a stand that's about 30" tall?

Also, how far back from the TV is the ideal seating?

Thanks!

Display rate( speed ), price and size. Also if you care about 3D the larger sizes lend themselves to 3D much better than smaller screens.

On a side note DLP is really the technology that revolutionized TV into the digital age. The first reasonably priced ( 3-5k) DLP's were the Samsung HLM models( example HLM-5065). Before them there were just two a Mits and a Panasonic that were very expensive ( 10k+). These TV's arrived when the sales floor was filled with CRT tv's and conventional rear projection TV ( CRT RGB ). These conventional rear projection TV's suffred from convergence issues, burn in, weighed a lot ( 200lbs) , and were often more than 2 feet deep. They had their positives too ( black level mainly ). DLP came along with a PC input, no burn in- finally games on the big screen, no convergence issues, weighed 60-70% less than a conventional rear projection TV, were shallow 15" deep range. They really ushered in the possibility of Home theater PC. Of course their place in the market today with the rise in larger LCD panels has diminished greatly. Basically their relevance is now large screen size for less money. I see people crap on DLP all the time now. They are just ignorant of the evolution of tv in my opinion.

Lastly if you don't like dlp why would you rate this deal? The idea is to rate the deal not the technology, or am I missing something?

I don't know about everyone else, but our family room area is about 12'x16'. The TV sits on top of a 24" home theater stand and on the center at the back wall. The long couch sits 12' directly straight from the TV, when people are sitting, their heads are actually 14' from the TV. The short couch is sitting about 9' from the TV and against the wall on the side, so folks sitting on the short couch have about a 45 degree viewing angle from the center of the TV. Personally, I do not notice any difference in brightness if I'm standing up (I'm about 6' tall) or sitting down on the long couch. I'm not sure if I see any difference either if I'm sitting down on the short couch either.

The family room is an open area that leads to the dining and kitchen area. Folks sitting/standing on the dining room area which is about 25' from the TV can see and clarity and brightness is just fine. From the kitchen, which is about 35' from the TV is fine, too.

In general, I find that the closer you are from the TV, the effects of your viewing angle (brightness) is magnified. The farther you are, the less.

You know, it probably won't work if EVERYONE does it.

I might have to return mine anyway. The TV is so freaking huge, my wife HATES it. Her exact words were, "If you love the thing so much, why don't you sleep with it in the family room." I'm waiting to see who can hold out longer before I return the TV.

lol wow, sorry you're in that situation! but, that TV ain't gonne keep you warm at night ;)

They have made great advances since the years back. Viewing angles aren't quite as good as the alternatives (especially vertical) but they are good enough that unless you are sitting very close and very far off to the side... you probably won't notice.

As far as why anyone would want one.. price, price, price. DLP's have the lowest price per inch, period. They are also available in much larger sizes (There are no 73" or 82" LCD or Plasma consumer televisions available...the closest thing would be one of those 70" LCD's for $10,000.. and that is still a foot smaller than the 82" DLP at 5x the price).

In the smaller sizes DLP's are a fraction of the cost of a Plasma/LCD. 60-65" DLP's go for $600-800 routinely. Whereas 60"+ Plasma/LCD televisions start at around $1200-1500 and just go up from there.

So if you have unlimited money, there is no reason to get a DLP. If you want to mount your television on the wall, you shouldn't get a DLP.

That's it! I am returning the TV and getting the Amazon deal instead. Not to thread crap, but the Amazon WD-73638 @ $1199 is a better deal, especially if you live in a high sales tax state like CA (me!). The WD-73638 is firmware upgradable to 3-D, but the 73c10 is not.

WD-73638 @ Amazon $1199

i'm confused, they both say they are 3d-ready. i thought the only difference between the 2 models was the color. platinum black/high gloss black

the 638 only needs a firmware update to accept 3d

the c10 needs an adapter with and extra cost between $80 and $100

They both need glasses, though.

According to this [mitsubishi-tv.com], only the XX738 and XX838 series can take advantage of the firmware update. The 638 linked above would still need an adapter.

He is right 638 still needs an adapter. 738 and 838 are firmware upgradeable. Only reason why I didn't pull string on Amazon deal.

Love my 61" Samsung LED DLP. I had an older model and it had the bulbs which was a hassle but the LED engine is awesome, I had so much trouble with bulbs my extended warranty company gave me original price back to get rid of it and I bought this one which was by now $700 cheaper and better technology.

Got pants?

Return the wife and keep the TV. In the long run it will be cheaper...

Maybe try to return her closet full of shoes.... im just saying....

I bought one of these sets on black friday (73638) from Amazon and ended up returning it after about a month. I tried many settings including the recommended settings on the AVS forum. In the end the picture was nothing comparable to my other TV's. I have a 63 inch samsung plasma and a 52 inch Samsung LCD as well as a infocus DLP High def projector. At first my friends thought I was crazy and just seeing things when I told them the picture was bad. I finally put it next to my others so they could see the difference and it shut them up pretty quick.

Don't be fooled into thinking this picture can hang with a good plasma, it can't. What it does have going for it is it's large size. In the end I decided I would rather have a slightly smaller screen with a better picture than a larger screen with a poorer picture. Many of you will prefer the larger screen. It's really a matter of preference but don't believe the hype when they say this will have just as good of picture as a good plasma/LCD.

I'm not saying this to thread crap. It's a great price for this TV, just know what you are getting into. I demo'd it for just over a month, but as much as I wanted to I just couldn't get past its faults and had to send it back. Hope this helps people as they make their own decision!

interesting...many owners say the picture is comparable to their lcd/plasmas, if not a bit better. Mine is coming on Tues...I have a 50" panny plasma, so it will be fun to compare the two.

I got the same question. I have the Samsung 67" DLP TV for about 4 years. And I absolutely love it. Thinking about upgrading to a 82" one if it's below $2k

Does this version have better sound than the 73c10?

The only difference I could find was something called "level sound digital output" the 73638 has it, the 73c10 does not.

I can give you this new WD-73C10 DLP for $1,100 if you want it. Trying to get Dell to take it back without costing me a 15% restocking fee. The "rainbow effect" is giving me terrible headaches! So, if you're in the Charlotte, NC area let me know. :P

my 65" is coming in today! prettay freaking excited :D

I've got the 65" hooked up to my NVIDIA 3D Vision PC. Looks great for games and movies, but pretty freaking horrible on the desktop. Lines aren't straight and calibration can only do so much for correction.

But having said that, the display is huge and cheap. Got it for $725 on the last deal with the Amex $50 back from Dell. I figure I'll keep it for a couple years then dump it for $400 on Craigslist.

I

Post pics!!!

vmax84

I'll try to get some pics up soon. I've goot it all hooked up, unpacking/connecting only took ~10 mins. It is VERY light and could easily be handled by one person if not for the sheer size of the thing. It took me maybe 45 mins-1 hr to tweak to the picture to my liking (the default settings out of the box are not recommended), but it looks fantastic now. Used Star Trek (2010) as my my test blu ray and it looks great. VERY pleased!

3d pron will be next for sure

damn i wonder how much shipping would be on one of these

I guess what got me going on the "quest" for getting one of these tv's was one of my sister's and her husband last year purchased the 82" tv. They invited me over to watch the new star trek movie as well, and I'm thinking all this time, "this tv is gonna look like crap being a projection tv or whatever it is".

Boy, was I wrong!!! AWESOME, stunning picture.

vmax84

free. from dell anyway. total for the 65" was 847 shipped ($799 plus tax)

My 73C10 came today...but the bottom left corner of the screen was coming out of the tv. Unfortunately, it was damaged in shipping and the plastic frame cracked on the bottom left corner of the screen. I called Dell they said a replacement within 5 days.
I powered up the TV and the right half of it looks fantastic! The left half....not so much. Just my luck.

NO PLASMA or NO LCD/LED = NO CARE

No Shit?

quiet you

the picture on my DLP blows away the picture on my panny plasma. just sayin'

Instead of buying the Mitsubishi 3D kit, I purchased the adapter only. I still need to pick up glasses that are DLP Link compatible. I'm looking at these [ultimate3dheaven.com] for $60 each. Does anyone know of a better deal for a package of 4 comparable glasses? I'd prefer not to purchase an emitter for another type of glasses unless I can get the package for a lower cost.

Good question and worth a bump.

vmax84

Ok....I cut and pasted a review from Amazon.com and am not 100 percent sure this is a true work-around for using 3D for this tv. without having to buy the Mitsu. $99.oo adapter. Please feel free to let me know if this is true. I did talk to a sales rep. today at HHGregg store. He did show me the settings within the 73" tv that switches the 3D settings to DLP link.

This review is from: Mitsubishi WD-73638 73-Inch 1080p 3D-Ready DLP HDTV (Electronics)
if you buy the Panasonic DMP-BDT100 3D/2D Blu-Ray DVD Player, the Optoma BG-ZD101 DLP Link 3D Glasses with 3 Interchangeable Nose Pieces (Red) their is no need for the Mitsubishi converter kit. the Panasonic DMP-BDT100 does 3D checkerboard format right out of the box and the Optoma BG-ZD101 DLP Link 3D Glasses do not need an emitter to work. TV works great and the 3D is excellent. FYI you can use the PS3 if you use the Mitsubishi converter kit. However it is a cheaper option to buy the Panasonic DMP-BDT100 and the Optoma BG-ZD101 DLP Link 3D Glasses.

73" DLP Mitsu. 3D workaround
 

I forgot to mention that I did order the C10 model of the 73" mitsu through Dell. Was almost going to complete the purchase online, then got cold feet and decided to call and talk to a sales rep. to confirm/promise that I will receive this in my home before superbowl sunday. I ordered it noon on Sat. 1/29 and they are promising me free shipping by Thurs. 2/3 at the latest. Price paid: 1099.oo plus $77 tax.
I was shopping today for a good looking stand for it at HHgregg. They have about 40 stands on display and I was blown away by their showroom. Lots of DLP Mitsus. are being sold there he said. We talked about the workaround for the 3D and he said any checkerboard Link 3D glasses will work with Mitsu. including all of Samsungs line of glasses. Still undecided on a stand. Center channel centered is most important obsticle in my decision. Checking out CompUSA tomorrow. (Their now owned by TigerDirect ya know. ) Best Buy had zero choices in a wide stand. Don't waste your time there.

You need the adapter for the C10 and 638 to watch 3D no matter what. If you use the DLP link glasses instead you do not need the emitter that comes with the $400 kit. You can just buy the $99 adapter and two pairs of DLP link glasses that are compatible with the TV and you are set.

DLP Link 3D Glasses
 

I thought the adapter Mitsu. was selling was actually the emitter. I guess I might be wrong.