Is bulb too expensive and price the same level as the projector a myth?

I remember last time dunno which model. Optoma 65 or what. Some one bundle with extra lamp. So I think
it could not be that expensive right?

And why still search for 720p? should go all the way 1080p.

just in case the price different is huge. Is it huge?

In 2008, 720p is around RM 3.5k-6k
Now after 3 years, 1080p is RM 5k-20k
720p is still > RM 3k

then 1080p is more worth it =.=||

the cheapest 1080p pj is abt RM4.5K only.

The replacement bulb for HD65 is abt RM680 including labour. I have been using my HD65 for 3 years now. Still the same bulb (touch wood)

In that case, that is not vivid, it is color distortion.
Vivid does not means it gonna became human color as orange, that is fault tune.

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Added on January 22, 2011, 11:20 pmMy room TV is Sony. My hall TV is Samsung. Hehe.... and I not play TV games, I more prefer on PC games.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Jan 22 2011, 11:20 PM

I m using HD65 since early 2009.. I will wait till the bulb burst , after that will look for 1080p projectors.

Different people have different taste. Normal. You just confirming color naturalness is not your top priority because as I said, I find Sony's color the most unnatural (or vivid) of all HDTV. IMO, the best judge of naturalness is to look at human skin tone.



This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Jan 23 2011, 08:19 AM

Exactly... That is why purists will always go for plasma. To them LCD and led = colour distortion

Let your own eyes be the decider on what you like and favour. To each his own. The word "purists" is an infinity itself. No way to categorise it.

All 3 categories have their own respective pro's and con's. There has never been such a thing as a clear cut winner. Too many factors to take into consideration.

How many really have the chance to really indulge in all 3 categories?

As far as I have encountered all have pro's and con's. The ultimate display has yet to arrive (commercially) yet.

So let's not keep on arguing on this "no end matter".

Different brnds hv diff prc lists for their replcmnt bulbs.. if it realy matters so much 2 u .. then research first b4 deciding on wat make/model to buy.. but believe me when I say.. blb life/price shld be d least of ur factors in considerin wat pj to buy.. u shld tink abt contrst, blck lvls, colorscale, brightness, ease of settin up and most of tis are subjective at best.. prfrbly to see for urself is d best way to decide.. other than tat is set a budget n look at d best rvwd pj tat u can find considerin wat is important to you..
FWIW.. I bought spare lamps for my hd250 cos I plan to use tis pj for as long as possible n its cheaper if u buy it together,,

Definitely agree with your word.

Yes, they all have their pro's and con's but unfortunately, there are many urban myth floating around Plasma which has to be dispatched away with "old technology" and "obsolete technology" are at the top of the list.

As for picture quality, expert generally agree that for room with dim or normal lighting, Plasma picture quality tends to be the best. But of course it too have cons.

pj normally for bigger then 50' screen...

if i want less then 60' screen for movie.. is it bter to use pj then plasma or led?
any leads?

This post has been edited by -oc-gassa: Feb 21 2011, 11:18 AM

When you say "including labour", does that means it is not easy to replace the bulb ourself (cannot DIY)?

Those who must believe that lcd/led displays are better than plasma will continue to believe in what they choose to believe (or what other people tell them what to believe), it doesn't matter if plasma displays have better contrast ratio, deeper blacks and more accurate and pleasing colours.

Now, back to front projectors. I think that if you have the money and the space to do up a dedicated light and sound controlled room, nothing beats it. We are talking about watching a 10 foot wide (not diagonally measured) screen from a distance of 10-15ft, full of details and wonderful colours.

To replace optoma HD series projector bulb, it is as easy as replacing your house bulb.

BTW, my optoma HD20 bulb just pass 250 hours since October, 2009, so still have long time to go. I just watch 2-3 movies a week. with the RM4.5K price tag to enjoy 100" screen, I think it is worth it as long as you have dedicated HT room.

am using only a 720p projector, the Epson Home Cinema 720, got it new from eBay last year, wanted it as its one of the better priced projector with the len-shift function.

Never been happier, install it on one of the rear shelf and the len-shift came very handy, projected to a 82'' fixed screen :-)

thinking of upgrading to an Epson 8350 now

This post has been edited by creed: Feb 21 2011, 08:40 PM

Previously, you can. Now, you need to send it to distributor to do it as they provide warranty for the bulb. If you do it yourself, any damage on the unit is at your risk as what I was being told.

barry, I am thinking of JVC DLA pj