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DLP lamps

I own a Toshiba 72MX195 HD/DLP and it's about 3 months old. I have already had to replace the lamp which is warrantied for 1 year. Is there an issue with these lamps I should be aware of? The lamps are running around $400.00CDN and I am going to be quite disappointed, not to mention some other feelings that the moderators won't allow me to express, if this is going to be an ongoing issue. Could this have been just a faulty lamp? Are there any better aftermarket lamps I should be looking at for a spare?

If the TV or bulbs DO have a design flaw at least I can spread the word and help make people aware.

Thank for any thoughts.

nuguy

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cytocycle
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my friend also bought a toshiba DLP (late last year) and in the first 20hrs the bulb failed...

Computers/Electronics typically fail in the first 30days and then work after that point. I've owned 2 toshiba big screens and both required large $$$$ service dollar maintenance and I would recommend staying away from toshiba.. Also make sure your TV is well ventilated..

I have an Optoma PJ and the DLP bulb has been working for 2.5 years now but Optoma and infocus had that same problem Toshiba is having a few years before with bulbs dieing all the time.

You should post this up on www.avsforum.com and see some of the posts there about the Toshiba DLP's.

Pcking: Great advice!
cytocycle
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Yada: How many watts does your 50" Samsung DLP pull?

My Optoma projector pulled over 280watts and it shut my Powerplant down... I had heard the same thing about giving the PJ or Display perfectly regenerated regulated power increased bulb (or at least prevented it from going bad sooner)
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