What is the difference between LCD and Projection TVs?

Difference between two Sony 60 inch LCD TVs

• What is the model year(s), technical, and other differences, between the two following Sony LCD television sets? 60 inch Grand WEGA™ Rear Projection Television KF-60DX100 The Sony price Is: $ 5,999.99 60 inch XBR Grand WEGA™ Rear Projection Television KF-60XBR800 The Sony price is: $ 4,999.99

• Answer:

  clicker5, Thank you for your question. I scoured and scoured looking for differences in these two models. On paper, the only differences I saw, based on Sony specs, is, though a newer model, the KF-60XBR800 has improved contrast, Memory Stick Playback and DVI-HDTV interface. That being said, I think your key question is why, with a few more features and otherwise identical specs, is the XBR800 less expensive thant the DX100. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, a basic tenent of technology is "more, cheaper". Look at any technology and as it manifacturing improves, the demand increases, etc., companies add more and make it less expensive. A great example of this would be the computer industry. I worked for a major manufacturer of computers back in the early 90's. We came out with this hot new computer: the 486DX2-66. Standard configuration was 16MB RAM, 800MB hard drive, 15 inch monitor and a 28.8 modem. You could have had all of that for the low, low price of $3,995.00. Now, obviously that was years ago, but it gives you an idea. Look at DVD players, Camcorders, any high tech item, in which this TV falls, and it comes down to more, cheaper. In researching, it also appears that the XBR800 is manufactured in the United States as opposed to Japan which may also account for the lower price. Enjoy your new television! Thanks for your question and if you have need any additional clarification, please let me know. Regards, -THV Search Strategy: KF-60DX100 KF-60XBR800 References: KF-60XBR800 Specs http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=U7XN7-EaWybN798fYlnH5K4KRR7zim1GO7s=?ProductID=O1AKC0%2eN1EMAAADyZ5w8lSwg KF-60DX100 Specs http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=U7XN7-EaWybN798fYlnH5K4KRR7zim1GO7s=?ProductID=rUMKC0%2eN9zcAAADya1I8lSwg Audio Video Forum Sony Grand Wega KF-60DX100 60 Inch LCD TV http://www.audiovideoforum.com/forum/showthread.php?s=a4420f7e36d355b1aaecb87763fefb5a&postid=572#post572 Ecoustics http://www.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/2/960.html