Mitsubishi LaserVue (Part 1): "Redux" - Music & captions substituted for original audio

[MRIHATEHIPSTERS]

i would love to play gears of war 3 on this....

[My96XJ]

is the extra cost to buy this worth it i have the 65 DLP but was thinking of getting the 82 although they are releasing the 93 this year so may wait for that and i know these laservues sell for over 5k on amazon, you input would be appreciated

[SpenceJT]

@My96XJ - I upgraded from Mits CRT 65" RPTV, so it was worth the cost. I'd evaluated 65", 73" and 82" DLPs that were available (92" wasn't), and the 75" LaserVue (in my opinion) beat them all, "hands down". Brightness, blacks, colors, level of detail... all appeared better. I combined this with a lower risk of mechanical failure (no color wheel, or bulb) and reduced energy footprint and chose the L75A91. Don't go by Amazon's pricing - I was purchased from OneCall for $4,700 and free shipping

[kalel248]

Is this the 3D Version Spence?.. How is the 3D mode my friend. Im going to get this one. Also is it easy to come downstairs Or upstairs. Its slim right. Not those clumsy huge clunky backs that make them a pain?

[SpenceJT]

@kalel248 It is 3D ready. I have the LaserVue connected to a Panasonic BDT350 3D Blu ray player, which outputs in the TV's native checkerboard mode. 3D looks amazing!

At first I thought it was a bit too large after replacing my old 65" set. The size has now grown on me. TV is about 15" deep, but 154#. In it's box, about 190#. A good friend helped me carry the box into the house from the garage, and down stairs. Needed to patch the wall, where we scuffed it while trying to make a corner.

[emaildejan]

Good video, BUT...Mitsubishi seems to have no clue how to advertise it. Perhaps it's because they are having manufacturing issues (e.g., lack of on-time parts, perhaps?), or they are waiting for newer technology in order to allow them to make even smaller, more efficient, and (GOD WILLING) cheaper tvs? God I hope those are the reasons, but given that this technology has been out for 2 (going on 3) years, I'm far from impressed given the cost for a 65", let alone the 75" version.

[master9716]

Well . its been 2 years and these are still prety much dead. I havent even seen one on a showroom. I wonder if exposure to the light will get you blind since they are lasers producing the light. If they cost 1200 for a 55+ inch i might buy one but these are insanely expensive.

[SpenceJT]

@master9716 - "pretty much dead"? Please do some research. Mitsubishi corrected the flaws in their first generation 65", and brought it's second generation LaserVue TV to market this past June. That's right - Mitsubishi made a larger set, and even managed to bring it in at a lower price than that of their first generation.

While still expensive, those with discriminating tastes for high quality images are snatching them up.

[SpenceJT]

@master9716 - and to answer your concern over laser related blindness. It's a "Class 4 Laser Device", the optics of which are diffused long before they paint an image on the back of a screen.

Please perform a bit of research before making uneducated assumptions.

[JonTheChron]

@SpenceJT Class 4 lasers include all lasers with beam power greater than class 3B. By definition, a class-4 laser can burn the skin, in addition to potentially devastating and permanent eye damage as a result of direct or diffuse beam viewing. These lasers may ignite combustible materials, and thus may represent a fire risk.

[SpenceJT]

@JonTheChron - From the user guide

Laser Safety

This TV is in compliance with the requirements of IEC 60825-1 Ed. 2(2007).

• This TV is a CLASS 1 laser product. This TV poses no risk to eyes or skin during normal use. An exposure hazard may exist only if the protective housing is removed.

[SpenceJT]

@JonTheChron - Laser Safety Continued

• This TV contains a CLASS 4 laser device, which by itself may be hazardous. However, this TV incorporates a protective housing, optics and electronics such that there should be no exposure to unsafe levels of laser light during normal operation and proper service.

[SpenceJT]

@JonTheChron - Laser Safety Continued

• Do not open this product. No consumer controls inside. Only a trained LASERVUE® technician should service this TV. Please call Mitsubishi for assistance.

-- In the U.S.A. call 1-877-675-2224.

-- In Canada call 1-800-450-6487.

In short - Thanks for your concern, but only an idiot would open the TV and look into a laser. At the point that the laser image reaches the screen it is highly diffused and no longer harmful.

[fredyspuler]

Shame on Mitsubishi for bringing this TV not to Switzerland !

[paloki41]

hello there, how would you compare the mits vs a pioneer elite pro 151 fd ? hmm

[SpenceJT]

@paloki41 - Hard to compare as I don't think that Pioneer is manufacturing televisions any longer. Your eyes should be the only things that you truly trust anyway. Seek out a LaserVue and see one with your own eyes, and then decide for yourself. :)