Rear Projection TV's.... - GoFuckYourself.com

DeanCapture · 07-08-2009, 03:12 PM

I have a 65" rear-projection TV that needs a new bulb. I just had a new bulb put it in 2 years ago. Is 2 years about all you can expect from those bulbs???

mikesinner · 07-08-2009, 03:14 PM

You need to buy a flat screen.

roscoe · 07-08-2009, 03:15 PM

I would go a Flat Screen

Rochard · 07-08-2009, 03:15 PM

I had a rear projection TV for years - six years. The computer chip died in it before the bulbs did.

I have a new flat screen now. Much better.

DeanCapture · 07-08-2009, 03:17 PM

The TV is only 2 years old. I'm not gonna trash it for a flat-screen just yet

I just figured I'd get more then 2 years of service out of that bulb. I don't watch that much TV. Makes me think it might not be the blub after all. The repair guy will be here in the morning so I'll find out soon enough. Weird shit.....

Carmine Raguso · 07-08-2009, 03:18 PM

Is it a DLP? Like flat screen big screen with the wedge back? Or old school console crap?

ProG · 07-08-2009, 03:18 PM

does it even get 1080?

the "repair guy" is probably giving you used bulbs, or something else is shorting them.

get an LCD.

Carmine Raguso · 07-08-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanCapture

I just had a new bulb put it in 2 years ago. Is 2 years about all you can expect from those bulbs???

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanCapture

The TV is only 2 years old.

Is the TV 2 years old or is the bulb? Make up your mind compadre

DeanCapture · 07-08-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmine Raguso

Is it a DLP? Like flat screen big screen with the wedge back? Or old school console crap?

Yea - it's DLP. Toshiba 65". I really like it - it has a beautiful picture!

DeanCapture · 07-08-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmine Raguso

Is the TV 2 years old or is the bulb? Make up your mind compadre

I shall explain.

I bought the TV 2 years ago. 2 days after it was installed, the blub blew. The repair guy said that that model TV had bad bulbs when they were shipped overseas so he replaced it with a new one. So the TV is 2 years old and the bulb is as well.

JFK · 07-08-2009, 03:26 PM

you sould not have any problems with it yet, mine is over 6yrs old and had bulb once, still love it and I hate to move it because its heavy

Ravage · 07-08-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanCapture

Yea - it's DLP. Toshiba 65". I really like it - it has a beautiful picture!

Then yes, expect to replace that bulb every two years. The standard life of these bulbs is around 1000 - 2000 hours depending on the setting you are using.

sandman! · 07-08-2009, 03:36 PM

i just picked up a 65' mitsubishi great picture also.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanCapture

Yea - it's DLP. Toshiba 65". I really like it - it has a beautiful picture!

DudeRick · 07-08-2009, 03:36 PM

2 years is average, 3 years tops...

cess · 07-08-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DudeRick

3 years tops...

I have a two DLP TV's with bulbs that's lasted 5 yrs in one and 6 in the other. They are both used constantly, most of the day.

abshard · 07-08-2009, 03:53 PM

I have a 73in mitsubishi dlp,had it for about 6 month then the screen went blank but could still hear sound, called them up and got a free bulb because it was less then a year old. Hope this bulb lasts longer =(

Sosa · 07-08-2009, 03:54 PM

I've had a 65" Mitsubishi that weights pry 500 lbs lol. Anyways it's like 7 years old now and still kicking. Never have replaced a bulb in it.

idtapdat · 07-08-2009, 03:58 PM

It seems like thats the going rate ive replaced the bulb in my sony 65" 2 times in 5 years..

07-08-2009, 04:52 PM

This is a common problem with certain Toshiba DLP's. My brother is having the same problem.

There was talk of a redesigned bulb at one point that might get you a little more life out of it. My brother is thinking of ditching his for an LCD.

Search google, there is plenty of threads about it:
http://www.audioholics.com/news/edit...-lamp-problems

I have a Samsung 71 inch DLP and I am still on my original bulb after a few years.

JohnnyPearl · 07-08-2009, 06:17 PM

I have 2, 65" One is about 6 years old, never need to be replaced. But the newer one needed to be replaced after 2 years.

Sly · 07-08-2009, 06:18 PM

Mine blew after around two years as well but it really depends on the time used. I believe mine was 2500 hours or something like that.

DateDoc · 07-08-2009, 06:21 PM

I have a 52" DLP and the bulbs last about 2 years with moderate use. I get bulbs from http://lamps-dlp.com/ - quick shipping and good price.

07-08-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
DeanCapture Haters & Trolls SUCK! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9,275	Rear Projection TV's.... I have a 65" rear-projection TV that needs a new bulb. I just had a new bulb put it in 2 years ago. Is 2 years about all you can expect from those bulbs??? __________________ Twitter: @DeanCapture Instagram: @TheDeanCapture DeanCapture "at" Gmail.com

07-08-2009, 03:14 PM	#2
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07-08-2009, 03:17 PM	#5
DeanCapture Haters & Trolls SUCK! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9,275	The TV is only 2 years old. I'm not gonna trash it for a flat-screen just yet I just figured I'd get more then 2 years of service out of that bulb. I don't watch that much TV. Makes me think it might not be the blub after all. The repair guy will be here in the morning so I'll find out soon enough. Weird shit..... __________________ Twitter: @DeanCapture Instagram: @TheDeanCapture DeanCapture "at" Gmail.com

07-08-2009, 03:18 PM	#7
ProG Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,319	does it even get 1080? the "repair guy" is probably giving you used bulbs, or something else is shorting them. get an LCD. __________________ History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.

07-08-2009, 03:15 PM	#3
roscoe Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 101	I would go a Flat Screen

07-08-2009, 03:18 PM	#6
Carmine Raguso So Fucking Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 2,158	Is it a DLP? Like flat screen big screen with the wedge back? Or old school console crap?

07-08-2009, 03:26 PM	#11
JFK FUBAR the ORIGINATOR Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: FUBARLAND Posts: 67,374	you sould not have any problems with it yet, mine is over 6yrs old and had bulb once, still love it and I hate to move it because its heavy __________________ FUBAR Webmasters - The FUBAR Times - FUBAR Webmasters Mobile - FUBARTV.XXX For promo opps contact jfk at fubarwebmasters dot com

07-08-2009, 03:36 PM	#14
DudeRick Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tobacco Road Posts: 1,568	2 years is average, 3 years tops...

07-08-2009, 03:53 PM	#16
abshard Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 6,361	I have a 73in mitsubishi dlp,had it for about 6 month then the screen went blank but could still hear sound, called them up and got a free bulb because it was less then a year old. Hope this bulb lasts longer =(

07-08-2009, 03:54 PM	#17
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I've had a 65" Mitsubishi that weights pry 500 lbs lol. Anyways it's like 7 years old now and still kicking. Never have replaced a bulb in it.

07-08-2009, 03:58 PM	#18
idtapdat Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: miami Posts: 1,161	It seems like thats the going rate ive replaced the bulb in my sony 65" 2 times in 5 years.. __________________ icq - 473556037

07-08-2009, 04:52 PM	#19
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	This is a common problem with certain Toshiba DLP's. My brother is having the same problem. There was talk of a redesigned bulb at one point that might get you a little more life out of it. My brother is thinking of ditching his for an LCD. Search google, there is plenty of threads about it: http://www.audioholics.com/news/edit...-lamp-problems I have a Samsung 71 inch DLP and I am still on my original bulb after a few years. Last edited by evildick; 07-08-2009 at 04:54 PM..

07-08-2009, 06:17 PM	#20
JohnnyPearl Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 425	I have 2, 65" One is about 6 years old, never need to be replaced. But the newer one needed to be replaced after 2 years.

07-08-2009, 06:18 PM	#21
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,327	Mine blew after around two years as well but it really depends on the time used. I believe mine was 2500 hours or something like that. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

07-08-2009, 06:21 PM	#22
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	I have a 52" DLP and the bulbs last about 2 years with moderate use. I get bulbs from http://lamps-dlp.com/ - quick shipping and good price. __________________