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Front Projection: DLP
DLP projectors are just like their rear-projecting brothers. DLP projectors use scads of tiny mirrors to reflect an image onto the screen.
 Photo courtesy Newstream A digital projector from Sharp |
Pros:
- They have good black level.
- Their price is falling (relative to the cost of other FPTV systems).
Con:
- They have poor viewing range.
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