[simpits-tech] Projectors

[rob]

All projectors will shoe you bulb life, it's in thier menu options.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marv De Beque" <mdebeque@woh.rr.com>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 5:05 AM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Projectors


> When I do buy a projector I am planning to budget $2000.  I doubt that I
> will find a good one for much less.  You may find some used ones from
office
> leasing supply companies or something.  However, you really have no idea
how
> much bulb life is left.
>
> Prices will eventually fall as time goes on.
> --
>
>
> > From: Matt Bailey <mattb@rtccom.net>
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 23:22:43 -0500
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Projectors
> >
> > Coincidentally, I saw one of these in action for the first time
> > today...an algebra instructor had a calculator hooked up to what I
> > assume was a purpose-built panel. It appeared to be monochrome and low
> > res like the calculator but the idea fascinated me. I'd heard of them
> > never really considered them as viable display solutions, I figured they
> > were too hard/pricey to get.
> >
> > About how much would a decent used one cost, at 1024x768 res? I'd
> > already thought about getting an old used overheaed projector for the
> > fresnel lens etc. Hmmmmm think I need to go browsing...
> >
> > -Matt Bailey
> >
> > Gene Buckle wrote:
> >>
> >> Don't forget LCD projector *panels*.  They'll use an existing overhead
> >> projector.  Those typically have a bulb replacement cost of under $80.
> >> This is what I'm using with my F-15.
> >>
> >> g.
> >>
> >> On Thu, 3 Oct 2002, Marv De Beque wrote:
> >>
> >>> Don't waste time or money with anything else but 1024 by 768 pixel
native
> >>> resolution.
> >>>
> >>> The largest expense is bulb replacement.  Make sure you research how
many
> >>> hours they last and the cost of replacement.  Bulbs are VERY expensive
(read
> >>> many hundreds of dollars), but some are cheaper than others.  Life
span of
> >>> bulbs is another factor.  Do your homework.
> >>>
> >>> Initial purchase price is one thing, but if you use it enough,
operational
> >>> costs can exceed the purchase price or at least put a serious dent in
your
> >>> budget.
> >>> --
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> From: dphens <dphens@nc.rr.com>
> >>>> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >>>> Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 10:41:12 -0700 (PDT)
> >>>> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >>>> Subject: [simpits-tech] Projectors
> >>>>
> >>>> Hi all,
> >>>>
> >>>> I'm looking into projectors and thought someone here might have some
> >>>> reccomendations/advice. Due to budget constraints, I need to go as
cheap as
> >>>> possible, but still have a nice picture. I have actually found a CRT
> >>>> projector for under $1k. Anyone know of any disadvantages with a CRT
versus
> >>>> the LCD projectors?
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks!
> >>>>
> >>>> Dave
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