Mitsubishi 57" DLP TV - FREE

[scorpio333]

Model WD-y57.Bought new in '06. Like others who upgrade their TV I'd like to just be rid of this TV.

If I recall the bulb was replaced about 2 years ago, we averaged about 3yrs/bulb. Bulbs range $25-300 (generic to NOS originals).

There are a couple light scratches on the screen in the upper right corner, which to this day I have no idea how they happened, I think "I don't know" did it. Noticeable when it's off, hard to find when the TV is on.

2 HDMI inputs along with S video, competent, composite, DVI.

It's big but only weighs 55 lbs or so. I can deliver...if I do deliver it, I'm NOT taking it back home!!!

I'll post pics if someone is interested.

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

I don't know much about DLP.   Is it a glass screen or a soft plastic one?   Is it wall mountable?   Thanks!

[scorpio333]

DLP uses a color wheel to project the image onto the screen. It's a satin-y low gloss screen. The whole tv is about 16" deep, then allow for connections. I'd think on a properly hung shelf that is deep enough it could be wall hung, but not like the flat panels.

[MacGeek]

I am not familiar with this model , but know some DLP TVs display a great picture.  They were the hot technology just before the Plasma and LCD flat panels arrived.  Sexy then, compared to the bulky rear projectors of the day.

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

That won't work with my son, but GLWTGive-away.

[bmwr75]

You have it priced right cause that is exactly what I got for my 2000 vintage 65" hi-def Mitsubishi rear projection. :-)

[scorpio333]

I am not familiar with this model , but know some DLP TVs display a great picture.  They were the hot technology just before the Plasma and LCD flat panels arrived.  Sexy then, compared to the bulky rear projectors of the day.

We had a 3rd car in our garage and had a freak flash flood. Car was totaled. We used the check to buy the tv. At the time we wanted a 42" and when we saw this one on sale for the price of a Sony 42" that didn't look as good we bought it. I don't recall a whole lot about the technology back then, it was either DLP or plasma. It's been an adventure, one bulb blew during the Pens 09 Cup run. Another a week before the last Steelers Super Bowl.

That won't work with my son, but GLWTGive-away.

You still looking for a tv?

You have it priced right cause that is exactly what I got for my 2000 vintage 65" hi-def Mitsubishi rear projection. :-)

I see them for sale here and there and just shake my head.

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

That won't work with my son, but GLWTGive-away.

You still looking for a tv?

I bought a 40" Plasma for $100 off Craigslist, but if I found a 48-56" Plasma for a reasonable price I sure wouldn't mind moving up a size or two.

[scorpio333]

Gone.

[hewlew1]

I had that same TV. I bought it at Circuit city before they went belly up. IT had a nice picture when it got a surge from lightning it cost me 500 to get it fixed since circuit city was down the tubes by then. It acted up 2 more times with ventilation issues which I fixed myself . The 3rd time it left the house in pieces.

[scorpio333]

I had that same TV. I bought it at Circuit city before they went belly up. IT had a nice picture when it got a surge from lightning it cost me 500 to get it fixed since circuit city was down the tubes by then. It acted up 2 more times with ventilation issues which I fixed myself . The 3rd time it left the house in pieces.

We got it a Circuit City as well. I vaguely remember having Mitsubishi repair something related to heat build up which blew the original bulb. That was under warranty a couple months after we got it. The bulbs were definitely frustrating and the tv threw off a ton of heat out of the left side.