Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #32922 in Consumer Electronics
- Color: black
- Brand: Mitsubishi
- Model: WD-73838
- Dimensions: 43.60" h x
65.20" w x
17.90" l,
96.60 pounds
- Native resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Display size: 73
Features
- 73-inch DLP HDTV with intensely vivid 2D and fully immersive 3D viewing; StreamTV Internet Media access
- Utilizes the same core DLP technology that powers the vast majority of 3D Cinemas
- Smooth120 technology for more fluid, natural motion; 16 speakers produce 32 watts of power; Bluetooth audio streaming
- Inputs: 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output, 1 subwoofer output
- Measures 65.2 x 43.6 x 17.9 inches with stand; Energy Star 4.0 qualified
Mitsubishi Diamond Series WD-73838 73-Inch 3D DLP HDTV
Product Description
Mitsubishi brings you all you need to experience the ultimate at-home experience right out of the box. A 16 speaker array capable of producing 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, A 3D ready, 1080p display & StreamTV so you can stream HD movies without additional boxes or cables. Diamond 838, the best Mitsubishi has to offer.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
88 of 89 people found the following review helpful.
By M. shatalov
I worked as a quality tester for the doomed Cablevision VOOM HD project in the early days of HDTV. Plus I've owned three other HDTVs (2 DLP and 1 LCD) since then, so i have a base to compare - not my first experience with Hi-Def TV.This Mitsubishi WD-73838 is a monster compared to my old 50 inch Samsung (see pic). The overall picture on this set is excellent, but i would not say that the picture quality is THAT much better than my 3-year old Samsung HL-T5076S (also 3D capable). Back then, it was a very good set for picture quality and even today it can still hang with the best of them. I paid ~$1300 for the Samsung three years ago and ~$1700 before tax/delivery for the 73" Mitsu just last week @ Electronics Expo. The price was great!! And definitely worth it just for the sheer size of the screen - a very good upgrade.The sound on this unit is pretty good, with all those speakers... but lets face it - if you are buying a huge home theater TV, you probably already own a good 7.1 AVR that supports all the surround sound HD formats. And if you dont - you should.3D quality (updated below): For now, my experience on this TV with 3D content is limited to Motorsport 3D game for the PS3. But even in 720p and scaled down for 3D it looks excellent. Looking forward to seeing some of the 3D BD movies soon in higher 1080p.For 3D you WILL need the 3DA1 adapter for any 3D source that doesn't support checkerboard or side by side formats (see update #2 below!). Also, know that x102 DLP Link glasses are cheaper and will work well, but there is a known issue with them - they seem to lose the link to the TV if you are too far or the bulb is not bright enough. At 10 feet they start to flicker on and off, at 12 feet it's very hard to maintain the link. They also have a proprietary battery and rape you on shipping charges, so that may be an issue for some folks.Read up on HDTV and 3D before you buy!!! know all the options, formats and downsides!!! avsforums . com is an excellent source of info on the subject.As far as what other users report about 30-60 sec boot up times.... I guess it's true if the TV power is controlled by the cable box or if you turn the TV on for the first time after there was a (brief) power outage. If the TV is plugged into a wall jack (not into the cable box that controls the power supply to the TV set) meaning the TV still gets some power even when it's shut off, then it takes about 10-15 seconds to boot up. Remember this is a projection TV and a sophisticated one at that, just like a computer it takes time to boot up. After i plugged the TV into a wall outlet, in my experience the boot times have been very short.UPDATE #1 (Nov 2010): Well, after several months of ownership i am even more happy with this TV. Regular picture is still amazing, watching Great Migrations on NatGeo HD is simply incredible. The 3D is very sharp and there is no ghosting. The best glasses i was able to find were the viewsonics and optomas (they seem to be identical) right here on amazon. @ ~85 bucks a pair you can get several pairs for the friends and family. Some of the deepest and amazing 3D picture and effects i've were on IMAX: Deep Sea, Disney's A Christmas Carol and IMAX: Grand Canyon Adventure (even though this one was not pretty boring)UPDATE #2 (Dec 2010): Make sure you update the TV firmware (available on the Mitsubishi site)! Eliminates the need for the 3D adapter, adds support for all the 1.4a required 3D formats.
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
By marco_mendoza
I would first like to state that i own a Sony and Toshiba LED backlit LCD televisions.I have never seen the samsung LED DLP screens or the laservue DLP.I will be making this comparison solely compared to my other LED LCD televisions.I do not yet own any 3D movies or equipment.Pros: PICTURE:number one is the size of this screen, i love it! it is great for HDTV and HD movies. Image is very clear and crisp.it has 120hz witch is much better against motion blur. it has advanced video calibration options. i just went to [...] and used the settings there. INTERNET TV:I also enjoy the wireless Internet. it has movies and it has news. my favorite feature is the ticker option. you can have a ticker at the bottom of your TV with facebook on it as well as other apps. SOUND:The 16 speakers surround sound are very amazing! you can calibrate the sound with the microphone provided.SIZE/WEIGHT: This TV is very light its almost as light as my 46" LED TV. I could easily lift it with another person. i don't think i would have needed another person but its better safe than sorry.Cons: POWER-ON/off: During power on it takes a few moments to come on during this time it displays a Mitsubishi start up screen kinda like a computer.it also does this for powering off(shutdown screen like a PC) PICTURE: overall video is very good but not as good as my LED 120hz Toshiba. it is not as crisp and takes a few moments to fully brighten.Its not as good as my Toshiba for use as a computer monitor using the HDMI inputs.I would say the difference is very minimal. INTERNET TV: the wireless tv requires you to buy an additional proprietary Mitsubishi AzureWave AW-NU231 Wireless Adapter. It also takes a minute for the internet TV to initially load.you also have to type with the remote control, not very fun.usb ports for the wifi adapter are in bad spots(one on back and one on rear side). they should be on top or directly on the sides. there is one on the side but it is being obstructed by the screen. causing it to loose signal strength. on top would be the ideal spot. Sound: now that i have had a taste of the surround sound. I notice what it is lacking. A nice sub-woofer. now i gotta buy one because with one it would sound even better.Heat: this TV makes some heat out of the rear by the lamp area. it might be good for the winter but not very helpful for the summer.Conclusion: Overall this is a very good product i mainly bought it because they do not make a LED LCD screen in this size for this price.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
By rxa777
I connected a HD DVR Satellite receiver, Sony Blu Ray Player, and Phillips DVR to this tv (WD-73838). First chance I got, I connected this TV to the internet. Per the 3D upgrade instructions, the firmware was automatically downloaded while the TV was off that night. (went from version 012.03 to 012.06) I did not connect the adapter box that came in the 3D adapter kit. I connected only the emitter and put batteries in the glasses. I turned on the Sony 3D player and set the tv to 3D automatic. The 3D picture displayed just great using the emitter controlled shutter glasses. I turned off the Sony, and turned on the Satellite Receiver to the free 3D channel. Again I set the TV to 3D and saw side by side pictures on the screen (picture on the left half of the tv and a duplicate on the right half) My TV settings were still on 3D and automatic. I switched to the side by side option on the TV and the whole screen went to one great looking 3D picture. This is without use of the adapter box that comes in the kit (the firmware upgrade did indeed eliminate needing it on models 738, 838, and future models. The TV apparrently remembers the settings because the next time I turned on the Sony Blu Ray Player, which simultaneously turned on the TV, a list of choices (like internet, movies, etc) displayed on the TV screen with BD currently highlighted. I pressed the Select / OK button on the Sony remote and the TV automatically went into 3D mode. I found similarities with Plasma Tv's. You can watch the Mitsubishi DLP with your head in any comfortable position, including laying down on a sofa!! Word of warning, don't put any major pressure on the glasses lenses as they can twist, crack, and become useless. I learned this info from a store saleman who had a set that someone either dropped on a hard floor, or pulled too hard on the sides while putting on or removing the glasses. The glasses were not cracked to speak of, but had become partially streaked because of excess stress to the lenses. I have each of the three components connected to the TV via HDMI cable and directly to my surround sound audio receiver by way of digital coax or optical cable, so I can control when I want the extra sound. This is an exceptionlly great TV. I too bought a TV stand at IKEA, but went with one that only cost $59.00 (that is correct fifty-nine dollars). The table is only 14 inches high, 59 inches in length, and 20 inches deep.My satellite receiver, blu-ray player, and dvr are all side by side on the bottom shelf with plenty of room between each one. The TV is on a 14 inch by 37 inch stand that holds the TV about two inches above the TV stand. The stand is rated for TV's to 168 pounds. The low table height places the center of the screen closest to eye center position. This is somewhat important with DLP's because that gives the viewer the best view, specially 3D. We sit at 13 feet from the TV on an L shaped sofa set. The closest seat is about 8 feet and about 45 degrees from the screen center. The view is still exceptionally great even at that point!
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