Jorsher

no kidding

however, I'd rather pay 200-1000 (depends on parts used) for a 720-1080p resolution, with decent contrast (of course won't be dlp level), and bulbs that can be replaced for $10-50. I'll deal with slightly lower contrast ratio for 1000+ in savings and bulbs that won't cost $150-300 to replace.

You can get extremely good quality on DIY projectors, just depends on the builder and quality of parts used (same goes here)

seerex

Looks good to me; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6n6jW0XIV0

Jorsher

Look through completed projects on lumenlab forums, you can get great results. I've had the parts for well over a year, but have been too lazy to throw it together.

Tom-Guy

Bulbs that are rated at 20,000 hours instead of 1500-2000, too.

jacob

http://www.projectorreviews.com/panasonic/pt-ax100u/

800 bux remanufactured

250$ + bulb though

sunboost

only thing about the diy projectors is that theyre all damn huge.

Tom-Guy

You notice it says it takes a 1080i input signal? Not to be confused with what the unit actially does.

Jorsher

Good point.

Also the 20,000 hours is supposed to be its "half-life" which it'll still work past that, but the color and lumens will continue to decrease. As one more bonus, you can use it to grow tomatoes during the long, cold winters.

jacob

holy hell...

good eyes :P

jacob

/sigh unfortunately... the lcd i have and was planning to use is way too big. 20"

so it looks like ill just have to buy this thing : /

http://www.proviewdigital.com/PTAX100UR.html