Bulb on DLP...we need to replace them?

[thirdlegstump]

Light bulb only is $3 each. Replace by yourself. Is saves money.

 

[CHfan4ever]

Na im going back tomorrow.Just dont want to look like i screw them etc.

The television is going back tomorrow

 

[CHfan4ever]

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[CHfan4ever]

Originally posted by: deathkoba
Light bulb only is $3 each. Replace by yourself. Is saves money.

....if it was that easy....

 

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: deathkoba
Light bulb only is $3 each. Replace by yourself. Is saves money.

umm...dontcha mean something like $300?

 

[Dulanic]

Yes ALL DLP/LCD Projections have lamps like that....

From manufacturer PDFs...

Panasonic

100 W HID (High Intensity Discharge)
Lamp (recommended replacement
period approximately 10,000 hours)

Samsung

DLP TV by Samsung?s lamp has a lifespan of approximately 5,000 hours,
depending on use. Since the lifespan of the lamp is virtually flat, you won?t
notice any degradation in the picture as the lamp ages. Eventually, the lamp
will die and need to be replaced.
This simple operation can be done by you, but some people may choose to have
a technician perform the service. For information on technicians and to purchase
a new lamp, call 1-800-SAMSUNG or visit samsungparts.com. The lamp costs
approximately $250 (plus tax, shipping and handling).
DLP TV by Samsung is covered by a one-year parts and labor warranty, that also
covers the lamp. If you choose to purchase an extended warranty from your retailer,
ask if it covers lamp replacement and the cost of a technician.

Panasonic is overrating theirs IMO, some manufacturers dont give you a life, but their all in this range.

 

[CHfan4ever]

Its going back to the store tomorrow...im done lol.

Nooo way im spending that much money on something i will enjoy for a year or so and then after yell because i have to spend $400 CAN on a light bulb..

 

[Dulanic]

Next time do more research, maybe even the sales guy questions. Your only real choice is a CRT, or a LCD (Non-Projection) for what your looking for. All Microdisplays will have a lamp (LCD, LCoS, DLP), Plasma's will lose brightness over time.

 

[CHfan4ever]

Ahhhh technology....suck doesnt it?

Long live CRT.

My choice is made.I even think that Rear protection CRT have bur in problems.

No ya know what? Ill stay with my CRT Tube wega.


Long live CRT wega

 

[Anonemous]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid

Originally posted by: deathkoba
Light bulb only is $3 each. Replace by yourself. Is saves money.

umm...dontcha mean something like $300?

that's why you go for the warranty that covers the bulbs.

 

[kyparrish]

bump so the morning crowd can see this

 

[CHfan4ever]

See what?That i dont want to invest 300 buck a year or 2 on light bulb? That the 2 site iv list ( and do your own search on google) claim DLP light bulb are good for 80k hour when it is absolutly not?

Thanks you, the television is going back! Nothing will make me change my mind.Its supposed to arive at 11, but i wont accept it.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: ifesfor
See what?That i dont want to invest 300 buck a year or 2 on light bulb? That the 2 site iv list ( and do your own search on google) claim DLP light bulb are good for 80k hour when it is absolutly not?

Thanks you, the television is going back! Nothing will make me change my mind.Its supposed to arive at 11, but i wont accept it.

How the hell much tv do you watch to burn through 1-2 a year? Jesus.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: MrScott81

Originally posted by: ifesfor
I love when the television is on,always.Not watching it 16 hours a dauy, but love to have it on

kill yourself now, it's the only solution

Yes the OP is an idiot for being pissed off because he has to replace the bulb after it burns out but theres nothing wrong with wanting the TV on.

Now if he keeps the TV just to watch the Super Bowl, I'll be happy when the store charges him a restocking fee.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: ifesfor
See what?That i dont want to invest 300 buck a year or 2 on light bulb? That the 2 site iv list ( and do your own search on google) claim DLP light bulb are good for 80k hour when it is absolutly not?

Thanks you, the television is going back! Nothing will make me change my mind.Its supposed to arive at 11, but i wont accept it.

A Google search reveals no such absurd notion that the bulb life is supposed to be 80K hours.

You didn't get screwed, you just weren?t properly educated about what you were purchasing.

P.S. Turn you damn TV off when you aren't watching it.

 

[GimpyOne]

Originally posted by: ifesfor
See what?That i dont want to invest 300 buck a year or 2 on light bulb? That the 2 site iv list ( and do your own search on google) claim DLP light bulb are good for 80k hour when it is absolutly not?

Thanks you, the television is going back! Nothing will make me change my mind.Its supposed to arive at 11, but i wont accept it.

Actually, what you found was a typo on 1 page. The original page you linked says 80k hours.(edit: I think we can give them a break for one typo of an extra zero, although they should have caught it)

Plasma vs DLP guide you linked

If you dig around their website a little bit instead of just looking at 1 part, you'll notice that on the next section it shows 8k hours max life:

LCD vs DLP guide on the same section of the site

It also links to several pages for more info in that article all of which give ~8k hours as a lifespan. Additionally, the second link that you showed specifically states that the life of the entire set is estimated at 75k hours or more, they specifically do not mention the bulb...here:

Scinet Article you linked

If you then use your wonderful Scinet to search for DLP bulb, it comes up with Diseny land and Democratic Labor party...I think you might want to rethink using that place again. If we use a real engine like google and do a search for "DLP bulb life" We get this at the first link:

plasma.com!!!!

Which states 6-8k hours.(and a whole slew of links after that that also show anywhere from 1k to 8k bulb lifes) So here in two mintues I found several sites including those you linked to that show you did nothing more than a perfunctory search and are now pissed that you got burned.

In conclusion, grow up, learn from the mistake, and don't return the TV because you are an idiot.

Or as my wife says....cry a river, build a bridge, and get the hell over it!

 

[mrrman]

nice comparison tables GimpyOne....all I can say is that I am very happy with my DLP

 

[Cardio]

I think this guy has already suffered bulb failure. Massively. Probably not from having it on too long, just defective.

 

[nakedfrog]

Why not just get one of those radios that picks up TV freqs and leave that on all the time, or get a TV tuner card for your PC and leave that on all the time?

 

[royaldank]

Hey dumb@ss, do some research. Also, let's consider simple economics here. DLPs are becoming much more common. How much do you think bulbs will cost in a year or two? They will go down in price.

Do some research. I really hope you get screwed at the store and have to pay some restocking fees. You've caused a few people at the store some work because you're too stupid to research ways to blow 1/4 of your yearly income.

 

[Phoenix86]

Originally posted by: ifesfor
16 hours a day.Do the math.Less than 2 years and i gotta pay 200$ us to replace this bulb.

THis television is going back to where i bought it after the superbowl.They try to screw me over ...dumb move.I will ask for a full refund

How original, you mean your going to return an expensive TV after the superbowl?!? I'll bet they have never seen that before...

 

[rahvin]

I have a suggestion, get a job. Maybe if you had a job you wouln't feel the need to watch TV 16 hours a day, and on the upside your income level will increase such that you can afford the bulbs.

 

[BigJ]

I'm speechless.

 

[ndee]

Ever wondered why you only make $14K? If you sleep 6-7 hours a day, there's not much time left to work.

 

[randalee]

You need some help, my friend. 16 HOURS?!?!?

http://www.limitv.org/health.htm

Although this link is about preschoolers, same apples apply to adults like you.