[simpits-tech] Projectors

[dphens]

Man, I hate when I don't read all replies before replying! :-P

Dave

>On Fri, 04 Oct 2002 06:40:57 -0500 rob <raflyer@comcast.net> wrote.
>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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