Projector V New TV

Hypnodisc · 23-03-2008, 16:34

Hi all!

Was looking at getting a cheap new 42' LCD recently.. when someone suggested I looked at projectors.

I found this on eBuyer for just £234! http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138928

It's DLP (rather than the LCD projectors I saw in PC World), 2000-3000 hours predicted bulb lifetime and 2000 ANSI Lumens brightness.

Obviously, the bulbs do have a limited lifetime; but are the described specs pessimistic, so people don't moan if it goes early, but could actually last maybe 4,000 hours?

Basically I'd be plugging into a DVD Player and an SD Sky Digibox on a splitter, and I already have a Surround sound system.

At over half the cost of the cheapest 42' TV, it seems good!

Bear in mind as well, I already have a white wall, a place to put it and it would be projecting onto a space of around 50' on the wall (so quite small relative to what it's capable of, but I assume that means it would be brighter!)

Nigel Goodwin · 23-03-2008, 16:37

All I would say is check the price of replacement bulbs (often VERY expensive, and personally I've never been very impressed by projectors, due to their obvious limitations.

Hypnodisc · 23-03-2008, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

All I would say is check the price of replacement bulbs (often VERY expensive, and personally I've never been very impressed by projectors, due to their obvious limitations.

The bulbs are only slightly cheaper than the projector (£200~)

My point being, if I could get up to 4000 hours/better life out of the bulb than advertised, I would be much more inclined to them - as a new projector every 2 years is about my usual 'upgrade time' anyway.

Fussy · 23-03-2008, 18:31

If u go for a projector then this is the one u want for the right price........................Optoma HD65 DLP

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I have one of these and it is well impressive but however i would do a google and find out more on it regarding RBE.

It as a 3 year warranty and the bulb which lasts about 3000 hours on standard costs around £95

23-03-2008, 16:34	#1
Hypnodisc Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21,375	Projector V New TV Hi all! Was looking at getting a cheap new 42' LCD recently.. when someone suggested I looked at projectors. I found this on eBuyer for just £234! http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138928 It's DLP (rather than the LCD projectors I saw in PC World), 2000-3000 hours predicted bulb lifetime and 2000 ANSI Lumens brightness. Obviously, the bulbs do have a limited lifetime; but are the described specs pessimistic, so people don't moan if it goes early, but could actually last maybe 4,000 hours? Basically I'd be plugging into a DVD Player and an SD Sky Digibox on a splitter, and I already have a Surround sound system. At over half the cost of the cheapest 42' TV, it seems good! Bear in mind as well, I already have a white wall, a place to put it and it would be projecting onto a space of around 50' on the wall (so quite small relative to what it's capable of, but I assume that means it would be brighter!)

23-03-2008, 16:37	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	All I would say is check the price of replacement bulbs (often VERY expensive, and personally I've never been very impressed by projectors, due to their obvious limitations.

23-03-2008, 16:43	#3
Hypnodisc Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21,375	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin All I would say is check the price of replacement bulbs (often VERY expensive, and personally I've never been very impressed by projectors, due to their obvious limitations. The bulbs are only slightly cheaper than the projector (£200~) My point being, if I could get up to 4000 hours/better life out of the bulb than advertised, I would be much more inclined to them - as a new projector every 2 years is about my usual 'upgrade time' anyway.

23-03-2008, 18:31	#4
Fussy Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 706	If u go for a projector then this is the one u want for the right price........................Optoma HD65 DLP . I have one of these and it is well impressive but however i would do a google and find out more on it regarding RBE. It as a 3 year warranty and the bulb which lasts about 3000 hours on standard costs around £95

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