[simpits-tech] Projectors

[dphens]

Hey Marv, I know that some projectors track the number of hours on the bulb.
Don't know how it's done or how easy someone could tamper with that - kinda
like turning the odometer back. I saw one on ebay last night - there was one
picture with the auction showing the screen with bulb hours on it.

Dave

>On Fri, 04 Oct 2002 06:05:26 -0400 Marv De Beque <mdebeque@woh.rr.com>
wrote.
>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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