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I've had my projector for two years, and the bulb is still just fine. If you leave it running all day, of course it will burn out, as they are rated to work for a certain number of hours, then be replaced. Nice, clear picture, easy to use and lightweight. It's not like a tv that you can leave on in the background.I've actually been on here looking for a second projector for my business.
What a joke and as for the dregs at Sharp they are rude, unhelpful and put you on permanent ignore. I pampered the second bulb and kept it dust free and vacuumed.I always set it at economy setting instead of the regular setting which was supposed to prolong its life. For the love of God do not buy this garbage. I just ordered its second bulb that exploded at 24% of its so-called life the first bulb went at roughly 50%. THEY DO NOT CARE AND THEY KNOW THE ITEM IS A P.O.S.all that being said it is too bad because the projector itself is really great when it works but the bulb is the single most important item and is junk.
life. Said it had 72% left on it, hardly no where close to 2000-3000 hrs. Our church also had gotten this unit, only using it on Sundays. Had it for under one year and the bulb went. Not happy with bulb.
I projected this on a wall with good results. The bulb blew with 200 hours of use out of the promised 2000.
I have had this for about 1 and 1/2 years. This is located in a vacation condo and not used much.
I bought this product at Sam's Club for around $800.00. I was disappointed.
The picture is good. It was easy to set up.
The new bulb cost about $300.
If budget is an issue for you, this is a great way to get a projector. If you compare this box on any white or grey wall in your house with an HD signal to a 1000 dollar price range flat screen of the largest size you can get, you'll definitely choose this. Flat screens are nice too, but tiny in comparison and the features are ever changing and the prices are ever dropping. There's likely going to be something even cooler in a couple years and perhaps when it's time to replace the bulb a second time, you'll choose a new unit with new features at that time.
We've had a better unit (way more expensive, but better stats) which blew up after about 60 days. Again, this is a good option while you wait a couple years for better and newer options. And for those considering a screen, if you have a blank wall, try that first. Everyone who has visited, including those with really nice flat screens have raved about it.
It certainly doesn't go to 3000 hours (at least not for us), but for the price of this unit, even with a bulb replacement, it's a great deal. Until then, for the money, you'll love this thing. We've definitely gotten 2000 hours of use with it before blowing a bulb. You might find you like the extra size you get just by going directly to the wall versus the limitions of a screen. That DID have a better picture but since it blew so quickly, we traded for this unit. It's also unfortunate to hear Sharp wasn't more understanding. But the unit itself is well done and well priced.
Watching regular non HD TV isn't as amazing, thought the size is still great.
I am sorry to hear about those who've had bad bulb life.
I read the other reports unhappy about Bulb life.
HD sports especially look great.
We've had this unit for about 20 months and have been very happy with it.
We're totally spoiled watching everything at 7 foot high on our living room wall.
Technology keeps improving so using this for a couple years while prices continue to drop and quality and features keep getting better is a nice and affordable option for folks with an open wall to project on.
That's the same price comparison as buying this plus a replacement bulb.
We didn't do anything special to our light grey walls and it looks fantastic.
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