When a Bulb is not a Bulb

Shopping for a projector replacement bulb?  Here are your options:

1.     Original manufacturer bulb in original manufacturer housing.

Pros:           

·       Meets original spec

·       Longest Lasting

·       Brightest

Cons:          

·       Most expensive (most around $500)

2.     Original manufacturer bulb in after-market housing.

Pros:           

·       Less expensive

·       Longest Lasting

·       Brightest

Cons:          

·       Will VOID your projector warranty

·       Can damage (yes, permanently damage beyond repair) your projector

3.     After-market bulb in after-market housing.

Pros:           

·       Cheapest solution

Cons:          

·       Will VOID your projector warranty

·       Can damage (yes, permanently damage beyond repair) your projector

·       Doesn’t last as long or burn as bright