How long does a DLP bulb last?
Posted: 04 August 2004 04:58 PM     [ Ignore ]  
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Posted: 05 August 2004 01:58 AM   [ # 1 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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I have no experience with DLP’s but I would think the age expectancy of a bulb would depend on the manufacturer—someone out there is bound to use better parts than the next. 

One thing I do know about them is that the filters inside them need to be cleaned out every 150-250 hours.

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Posted: 05 August 2004 05:18 AM   [ # 2 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]  
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Bulbs last betwen 5000-8000 hours. They cost about $200 to replace. Not too bad for a set that has zero burn in.

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Posted: 08 August 2004 06:46 PM   [ # 3 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]  
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Just got a 46” Samsung DLP (HLP-4663W), now just need to get a stand for it. I love this TV…..NO BURN IN.

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Posted: 24 August 2004 06:32 AM   [ # 4 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]  
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how much $ was it?
my dad is looking for a nice big tv so thats why i am wondering
the samsung dlp is a nice tv

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Posted: 24 August 2004 07:45 AM   [ # 5 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]  
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Any DLP is great, since there is no burn in. It retails for about $3100, but you can find deals and coupons, etc.

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Posted: 21 September 2004 08:04 PM   [ # 6 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 6 ]  
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I purchased a Samsung 50 inch DLP projection TV and the bulb lasted all of three days!!!..needles to say, I returned the TV on got a plasma instead.

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