Clarity, color, stability, integrated base.

Remote control buttons are a bit too sensitive to touch -almost hair-trigger.

Like many I was wary of rear-projection television, thinking back to what they were like many years ago. 10 months ago I was going to upgrade my 27" Panasonic Ultraflat to a 36 inch model, then started looking at the various projection tvs on display. I was pretty surprised at what I saw. The Mits 45" made the most favorable impression, and that has held to this day. I have my laserdisc player, two divd players and a vcr hooked into it. Plenty of inputs to go around, including s-video and rca in the front!
When I first plugged set it up I immediately used a reference DVD to setup color, brightness, etc. Factory settings are far too intense. Overall I was pretty happy with it until about 2 weeks later - when everything seemed to just "settle in". The picture appeared noticably smoother, colors more natural, everything just overall "better". I have been told it can take a couple of weeks for a projection tv to settle in - don't know how accurate that is. Perhaps my eyes, used since birth to the look of a tube image, "settled in". At any rate, the picture is now superb. I have not had a single glitch or problem except one: the Mute/volume on the remote stopped working. My Mits vcr has a compatible remote and I verfiied the functions on the tv itself indeed are fine. So the remote is sent back for "repair" (aka replacement).
I watch a good mix of 2.35, 1.85 (16.9) and standard 1.33 movies (lots of classic horror/sf B&W films from the 30's and 40's.). The Mits handles b&w beautifully.
The 64 point convergent system is remarkably easy to get used to. I usally make a quick pass through once a week just to keep thing tight. Total expenditure of maybe 3 minutes.
There is an "iris" feature that, when turned on, causes the picture to respond to varying light conditions. I found this to be less than useful- again, it is set too intensely for my liking. I opted to not get the plastic shield. The result is a dead matte screen that reflects pretty much zero light. If you never experienced watching a television without any reflectins on it you are in for a treat.
Solid, dependable, a great picture and a bargain to boot.

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Many other televisions - my first rear projection

Great picture for analog set

none that I can tell so far

Bought this set late Dec. 99 and use it for my home theater. Great set for the money. When I went looking I was pretty intent on buying the Sony XBR 36" Wega but I'd read many negative reports and then was steered towards rptv's. I was shocked by how much they have improved over the years. Then I started looking at Sony's 43" rptv set and liked it, and lastly I was steered towards the Mit's VS-45605. What sold me was the Mit's 64 point convergence adjustment vs. 32 for the Sony, lack of need for a stand (another $250 for the Sony) and last of all I thought the Mit's had a superior picture. I fine tuned the set with the Video Essentials DVD to really dial it in. I think this set will last me 5 years or so by which time I'm hoping HDTV sets will have come down in price and I'm banking there will be much more being broadcast than at present.

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Sony XBR36"

great picture, sound, ease of use, and good price

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I'm an audiofile, never been big on television but, this thing is wonderful. I was in the market for a new tube, looking @ the Sony flat, that's a great TV but the Mitsu is even better to me. I have always thaugh of big screens as being poor for the home but not this, it's as clear and clean as a real good television. I love my 45" it's not too big and does not dominate my living room, like most of those best buy things, I can see the complete picture without looking aroundd the screen. If you are looking to buy one take a look @ Mitsu, the only companies that compare or have a better product are Pioneer Elite and Runco, besides that gang nothing compares.

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Sony flat, Sony 41", Toshiba

Great picture and color,price.

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This system so far has been wonderful. The picture and color are better than anything else and we looked at them all. I have only had it for a short period of time so I am not going to waste time talking about how wonderful is. I will say that now is the time to get one. With Mitsubishi releasing their VS-45607, this TV can be had at a great price. I have seen them adverstised for as little as $1000.00. The new 2000 model is as far as I can tell identical in every way with the exception of price and model number.

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Picture quality is outstanding - I looked at em' all and the Mitsu looked the best to me. Isn't that what TV is all about?

None really, more bells and whistles than I will ever use.

I've been waiting to give a proper review. I have the 50" - 50607 - no other place for it here. After spending a month looking and comparing I just think the Mitsu stands out in picture clarity, and the independent dealers I talked to were the first to say that they are best out there for quality. That says a heap. I've had no problems or glitches in 6mo. and am really glad I made this purchase.

Set-up as home theater includes:

Pioneer 409 DD/DTS receiver, sub/center/surrounds
Panasonic RV30 DVD
satellite box
hi-fi VCR
Monster cables

5.1 channel sound is awesome through receiver - you have to watch Jurassic Park again!!!!!
TV picture is clear as a bell with sat digital picture.. DVD is even more sharp if that is possible. This was a worrysome part for me - but everyone that watches this set is amazed at how great it looks. Even from off-center angles picture is bright and clear - leave the iris off or change it yourself, it has a tendency to fiddle with itself during lighting changes. Set-up for DVD/daylight/evening modes should be enough even for picky people. Have not had to use the convergence feature yet - no problems at all.

The bottom line is a great picture will sell itself and
for me the time spent comparing has really paid off.

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First new generation big screen.

superb picture for a projection TV

lasted just shy of 2 weeks before requiring service

I purchased the set from a big name outfit (RC Willey--more on them later) and really enjoyed the quality picture and sound for almost 2 weeks. Today when I went to turn it on, the power light illuminated momentarily and then it went out. Repeated attempts to get the TV to turn on resulted in the same. I called good ol' RCW, and they can RUSH right out here in 7 days to replace it. Several calls to Mitsubishi and local repair shops were to no avail, except to have one genius confirm he's "pretty sure its in the power circuit". This may be a fluke and perhaps I simply got a weak circuit from the factory, but it sure did nothing to convince me to try Mitsubishi again when the customer service rep was so rude. Again, for almost 2 weeks it was great, but the replacement will be a Sony, or Panasonic...or even a Gold Star before another Mitsu.

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Great Picture, very reliable

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I have had this tv for over a year and it has worked great. The previous review make little sense since it is based on solely on one failure. His local dealer sucks but Mitsu cannot make a perfect tv every time. Mine works great and I have had a 35 inch Mitu for eight year with no problem. Sony has a lot more problems with reliablity. Ask any dealer who carries both.

Picture Quality, Component Inputs

I have had this Set for over 2 years now and just love it. And "I think I" got it for a steal. I told the salesman I was looking at an SONY "????" and I wanted this TV for $1400.00, he came back and said 1486.00 12 months same as cash. I took it, ran and never looked back. All my friends that come over cannot beleive the picture quality I get from my Big Screen. I got the shield that goes on the front over the screen. And I have had several people ask me if it was a tube TV. Prehaps my line conditioner helps with screen clarity. All I know that it's a great TV.

45 Mits TV
Panamax 1000+ Line conditioner
Mirage 1090I Speakers
Toshiba 3109 DVD
HK Receiver
AQ Interconnect and cable

Great picture quality

viewing angle

I purchased this over the Sony MXT-4370D because the picture quality was much crisper in my opinion. Also, as mentioned by others, the 64 point convergence was superior to Sony's autoconvergence. Sony's 43" RPTV requires a stand, and in my opinion just looked cheaper. I bought the 45 Mitsu along with the shield screen for $1399 at Hifi Buys after a bit of haggling. I think that this is the best RPTV in its category. The price is also less than less comparable Sony's and Toshiba's.

very clear pitchure and great sound

remote poorly designed

My wife and I looked at a lot of TVs and we feel this one had the best quality pitchure for the buck. We spent $1300.00 and got the screen saver with it. WE went from a 19" to 45" so it is a big difference for us. I have noticed that any diagnal lines (like riggings of a ship or names in the credits of movie)looks like steps, the pixels do not create a smooth line. I think they could have designed the remote a little better. The buttons are easy to bump to change the input or the button for the the menu. It would have been nice to have it light up at night. I do love the set, all of our friends love the color and sound and how clear it is. We turn off the lights and it is like being in the movie house. I really like this one.