There are both pros and cons.

Cons:

* Limited bulb life (around 6000-10000hours for most). Replacement bulbs for something like the current Sony models is around $300.

*Viewing angle is not as good as LCD/Plasma/CRT. Bright light can also result in the screen being difficult to see.

*Bulky


Pros:

*Dirt cheap compared to Plasma/LCD

*Picture quality of many new rear projection TV's is as good as a Plasma or LCD. If you look at the new Sony SXRD's they are absolutely amazing TV's and are a full 1080HD panel.

*Use less power than a Plasma




It really gets down to personal preference. Most people these days just want a thin LCD/Plasma style TV because of it's looks.

sbiddle:

There are both pros and cons.

Cons:

* Limited bulb life (around 6000-10000hours for most). Replacement bulbs for something like the current Sony models is around $300.

*Viewing angle is not as good as LCD/Plasma/CRT. Bright light can also result in the screen being difficult to see.

*Bulky


Pros:

*Dirt cheap compared to Plasma/LCD

*Picture quality of many new rear projection TV's is as good as a Plasma or LCD. If you look at the new Sony SXRD's they are absolutely amazing TV's and are a full 1080HD panel.

*Use less power than a Plasma




It really gets down to personal preference. Most people these days just want a thin LCD/Plasma style TV because of it's looks.

richms: People always mention the limited bulb life of rear projectors and totally lack to even mention it as an issue for LCD's, when it should me more of an issue for them since it is not replaceable like it is for front and rear projectors.