LG 52" Widescreen DLP Projection HDTV** (52DC2D) - Future Shop Exclusive

[triggerhorse]

$999 http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0073029&catid=

[Mint]

Any comments re this?

[MrKat]

I just called LG, they said the bulb only last 3000-5000 hrs. Damn that is not good...considering they are $300-450 to replace.

[triggerhorse]

That is a pretty wide range of hours on the light . 3-5000hours and $300-$450 for bulb replacement is pretty far out. Where did you get the bulb cost info?

[umustlearn]

sold out..

[mcwhitelightning]

Did anyone pick this up? They still have some in my town. This seems like a sweet deal!! Should I buy or pass?

[naruto19]

Did anyone pick this up? They still have some in my town. This seems like a sweet deal!! Should I buy or pass?

where is your town??

[mcwhitelightning]

Medicine Hat AB.

Should I fork out an extra 300-500 for a sony or samsung. Are they that much better?

[airodus]

price per inch, this is hard to beat. honestly, most DLPs have a bulb life that will last several years per bulb, i don't see this one being any different. by the time the bulb goes out, a 52" DLP will be worth about $0.05 anyways.

it's the age of disposable electronics... the best way to future proof is to buy cheap and save your money!!!

[mcwhitelightning]

Thanx! I may bite the bullet and pick it up. I can always return it within 30 days. Has any one purchased this bad boy? Posted a review?

[mcwhitelightning]

Went to my FS sold out. However, they ordered me one from the warehouse at that price. They should me the cost from an inventory list as 992$. So they would not budge or throw in a stand.

[shawn99]

I just called LG, they said the bulb only last 3000-5000 hrs. Damn that is not good...considering they are $300-450 to replace.

That is a pretty wide range of hours on the light . 3-5000hours and $300-$450 for bulb replacement is pretty far out. Where did you get the bulb cost info?

Personally, I think he just pulls numbers outa his ass@

[MrKat]

price per inch, this is hard to beat. honestly, most DLPs have a bulb life that will last several years per bulb, i don't see this one being any different. by the time the bulb goes out, a 52" DLP will be worth about $0.05 anyways.

it's the age of disposable electronics... the best way to future proof is to buy cheap and save your money!!!

Depends how often you use it. For instance take a Samsung 06 model, that lasts 6000-8000hrs, run it at the 12hrs per day and it will last you roughly a year and a half at the least. The only way one bulb will last you 3 or 4 years is if you only plan on using it 3 or 4 hours a day.

It may be a low cost now, but if you plan on running it like a tank every day, you will be going through bulbs much quicker than you will expect.

[ES_Revenge]

1280x720 resolution says it all--not really too great. But it's 52" and only $1000, so you can't expect anything more than that. If you're just after a big TV and don't care for better quality (which will typically cost you 2x the price for a similar screen size) then it might be okay. Personally I've never been impressed with LG's projection TV offerings though.

[InternalStorm1]

1280x720 resolution says it all--not really too great. But it's 52" and only $1000, so you can't expect anything more than that. If you're just after a big TV and don't care for better quality (which will typically cost you 2x the price for a similar screen size) then it might be okay. Personally I've never been impressed with LG's projection TV offerings though.

You aren't gonna notice a big difference with 1080p or 720p on a set that is at this size. It shouldn't really influence your purchase, if you are looking for a good deal.

But I can say, STAY AWAY FROM ANY TV WITH A BULB! The Toshiba's have had a terrible time and burn out anywhere from 3 months to a year. I wouldn't risk it, and reading one of the reviews on the FS site, it seems someone else had the same problem. Get something with LED backlighting or get a plasma/LCD because the hassle and cost to replace a bulb isn't worth it. Even if it lasts a year, then instead of $999 it will be more like a $1300 TV, and add $300 each year and you could have purchased something better. There is a reason the DLP projections with the bulb are so low in price now.