Mitsubishi WD-82740 82-Inch 1080p Projection TV

by Mitsubishi

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.7 x 73.2 x 48.6 inches ; 133.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 161 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004ZL2OAO
• Item model number: WD-82740
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,881 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

82" 3D DLP Home Cinema TV

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Immersive TV viewing, December 6, 2011

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N. Ford (Hot Springs Village, AR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mitsubishi WD-82740 82-Inch 1080p Projection TV (Electronics)

First: kudos to Amazon for using "White Glove Delivery". Two guys brought in the TV, unboxed it, set it up, made sure it worked, and took away the packing material.

Since I was replacing a 65" Mitsubishi DLP (started getting white/dead spots), all they had to do was plug in the power and the HDMI cable that runs to my receiver.

The old TV took 20+ seconds to power up, which was very annoying. This one takes about 10 seconds. (Man yelling at his microwave oven: "Hurry up! I don't have all minute!!")

The picture is huge compared to the 65" set. It makes for an immersive experience whether watching tv shows/movies or playing video games.

My TV table/stand is about 30" high, which was fine for the old set but is too high for this one. I'll give myself a chance to get used to it, but may have to buy a shorter table. The 65" TV was deeper (front to back) than a plasma or LCD, but it never seemed that bad. The 82" TV is much deeper, maybe a couple of feet.

I haven't hooked it up to the Internet yet because my Blu-Ray player already has Internet, but I'll probably hook it up because that's how you get firmware updates.

I'm giving it 5 stars based on picture quality (and size), ease of set-up, Internet capability, and past experience with the Mitsubishi 65" TV.

UPDATE, DAY 4:

Well, I may have spoken too soon. I received the TV on Monday and by Wednesday, it started acting flakey and on Thursday, I get nothing but a blank screen. I called Mitsubishi who contacted a service company in my area who says it will be a week before they can come out. Getting a bad TV doesn't bother me that much - these things happen. What matters is how such problems are handled, and a week delay in getting a tech out is unacceptable.

UPDATE, DAY 12:

If a week delay in getting a tech out seemed bad, I'm fairly seething at the fact that it will be TWO WEEKS before the tech comes out. I won't bore everyone with all the details, but both Mitsubishi and the local service rep have really dropped the ball on this. I still think the TV is worth 4 or 5 stars based on the 3 days it worked, but a TV is only as good as the people supporting it, and they have been terrible. Unfortunately, you can go to about any support forum on the Internet for any electronic device and find the same gripes about lousy support for anyone unlucky enough to get a faulty product right out of the box, so I guess that's just how things are these days.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable TV Experience, January 10, 2012

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CyberDude - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mitsubishi WD-82740 82-Inch 1080p Projection TV (Electronics)

I thought I'd share my odyssey with this TV. It has been quite an experience.

TV Purchase and Delivery
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After several months of hesitation, including several hours of agony on Black Friday constantly refreshing the Amazon website, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered this TV. Actually, I had ordered the WD-82738, but Paul's TV called the next day and informed me that that model was out of stock. Would I like to be upgraded to the WD-82740 for free? I said, heck yeah! So, I ended up buying this TV for $1,799. Incredible! But this was only the beginning.

Paul's shipped out the TV and it arrived in 3 days. I was home that day as the delivery truck arrived. I watched from the window as a lone, older gentleman (he seemed like he was 70 years old) stepped out and proceeded to unload the TV by himself! I was mortified! One delivery guy, and an older guy to boot, trying to deliver a TV that seemed to me like it weighed more than a Mini Cooper. Anyway, I ended up going outside and lending him a hand. After all, it was my TV and I did not want any accidental drop. More on that later.

When we brought this beast into the foyer, I knew immediately that the gigantic box was not going to make it down to the basement. So we proceeded to strip the TV bare and were able to carry it down. Boy, this TV is HUGE. I mean, humongous! And very, very heavy. You can't imagine how big 82 inches are until you stand before it. On our way down, my hand slipped once, and the side I was holding fell from one step down to the one below. A small drop, but one that left my heart beating feverishly, wondering if the TV had been totaled or the lamp broken. Well, after what seemed like an eternity, we were able to negotiate the steps down to the basement and set the TV on top of the Pinnacle stand I had bought and setup a couple days earlier. The old delivery guy stood back breathlessly but eagerly and watched as I plugged in the unit and turned it on. The fun was about to start.

TV Viewing
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After I loaded the remote batteries, I stood back and - drum roll - hit the power button. The screen comes to life in 10 seconds flat. Then, the amazement begins. The picture is just glorious! Absolutely magnificent! So crystal clear, you feel like peeling the picture off the screen. This TV was built for HD viewing. Don't bother watching SD on it. In fact, due to the massive screen size, SD appears a bit pixelated and blurry most times. However, after you see HD on this monster, you will never want to set your eyes on SD again. The old delivery guy must have stayed for at least 20 minutes, not wanting to leave this glorious picture behind. He kept muttering "wow" under his breath. I was speechless. He eventually got me to sign the delivery papers and reluctantly left me alone in my cave.

Watching my AT&T U-verse on this TV is truly an immersive experience. Netflix movies stream in full HD and I just can't believe it. NFL playoffs? Wow, you don't want to know. You have to see that one for yourself because I truly cannot describe how it looks and feels. Each time I turn this TV on, it never ceases to amaze me. My man cave is now more or less a full blown movie theater. The 8 speakers that are mounted on the front of this set are so powerful and the surround sound so impressive that I decided not to bother hooking up my home theater speakers. Thankfully, my man cave is fully sound proof because I was concerned that the TV would disturb the neighborhood. I have never had to crank the sound above 30 on a scale of 100, and the TV speakers just boom like crazy. I find myself rushing home after work now. My wife is mad at me for not showing myself in other parts of the house these days. But she understands. Sometimes, she even visits me down in my man cave and stays for a few minutes, silently, taking in all the amazement. Life is good.

3D
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First off, I am not a fan of 3D. In fact, I actually think it's a bit lame and overhyped. However, since this model features a built in 3D emitter, I decided to try it out. Using the same pair of Mitsubishi 3D glasses available here on Amazon, I have viewed some 3D content. The picture is quite impressive and literally jumps out at you. But, since I am not a fan, I'll stick to my HD for now. Not much going on here.

Network Connection
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Since the TV sits literally a few feet from my home office, I simply ran an Ethernet cable to it from my router, which allows the TV to update its firmware automatically and allows me to utilize its built in web apps. My only gripe here is that although they have loads of apps, they lack Netflix. Really? How could they have missed that? Oh well. I hope they add it in a future firmware update. For now, I have to go through my Blu-ray player to stream Netflix. A minor inconvenience, but I thought you should know.

Wrap Up
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Buying this TV has been a wonderful experience for me. I hope it helps you make your own decision. If you are buying this TV, make sure it will fit wherever you intend to put it. The box barely fit through my front door, and this is NOT a small door. We had to push it through. Sideways, it took up the entire width of the front door with not a millimeter to spare. Yes, the box is that big. If you have a screen door, you are better off getting it into the house that way. Get out your tape measure and take measurements in advance of your purchase if necessary to avoid a rude shock when the TV gets to your house.

I bought the 82" Pinnacle stand from TigerDirect. Heavy, but easy to assemble. It took me a couple of hours to assemble, with bathroom and hydration breaks. It has the same width as the TV and looks great. You can buy the cheaper 72" model, but the 82" TV will hang out on the sides and might look a bit awkward. It's an aesthetic issue, but it may not be worth the extra $100 for some people. The 72" stand can hold this TV's weight just fine. IMHO, if you are springing this much money to buy a TV, you might as well spend a little bit more to get the matching stand. The TV sitting on the stand looks quite symmetrical and beautiful and enhances the look of the man cave / home theater space.

That's my 1-month report for now. I will provide any updates in the future if necessary. I am glad Mitsubishi is still making DLP TVs. For the price you pay for some lame 55" LCD HDTVs, you could get yourself an immersive DLP experience with spare change to host a viewing party for your entire block. I highly recommend this TV. Good luck in your search!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After Cali...LOOKS AMAZING, December 28, 2011

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JT - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mitsubishi WD-82740 82-Inch 1080p Projection TV (Electronics)

The TV is huge, but the colors are a bit off at first, when you turn it on, it takes about 2-3 mins to warm up. Most people will turn it on for the first time and set it to HOME use.... my friend is a tech guru so I got him to come over and do a calibration with his laptop and tools, as well as the advance settings, and ever since then, it's been nothing but flawless with color and picture... speakers are weak, but we have 7.1 surround set up so that wasn't important to us... excellent buy, but make sure if you don't know someone that you find someone to help you calibrate it, simply setting the advance settings is great, but a professional calibration for someone who isn't tech saavy is much better.