Both have trade offs, so it largely depends on your viewing and listening habits, available space, and lighting control. I went with an earlier Sony LCD 16:9 projector, primarily for movie playback and the occasional playoff game. My room can be darkened during daylight hours which is a big consideration with a front projection system. My viewing room is also my listening room so I didn't want a large RPTV sitting between my speakers. In this price range the RPTV will produce a better picture; sharper, brighter, better black shadow detail, and may be more free of artifacts. On the other hand front projection allows a much larger screen which gives a more cinamatic experience. IMO this makes up for any difference in picture quality. An 80" or larger screen is MUCH larger then your common 55" or 65" RPTV. These are some of the basic considerations.
