Should i replace dlp lamp

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New Gear for Fall News and Gear for Fall Channel Surfing Survives in the Age of Streaming. At that rate it is much cheaper to replace the bulbs until something major fails on the tv.

The rates vary with the model - for LG you could get cheaper lamps. Toshiba lamps are expensive. Another issue is shipping and customs if I buy from US. Another alternative is to buy lamps at once, have them shipped to a Buffalo PO box and then drive down to pick-up the lamps.

I buy a lot of stuff from Buffalo so driving down there is not a big deal. Plasma can easily last years with moderate use. So, I am not buying any top of the line TV ever again e. The more I think, more I am leaning towards buying a Plasma. What do you guys think? Before you pull the trigger, check to see if your model typically requires a new color wheel after replacing the bulb. It's not unknown for the wheel to die afterwards I just can't believe you have to replace a lamp every year!

Cost wise , replacing the bulb is a no-brainer. But if money wasn't an issue, I'd get rid of it. The flat screens today are probably much smaller than your current TV.

It'll probably make your place look bigger getting rid of the old one. Heatware Homer Simpson - Marge, don't discourage the boy! Weaseling out of things is what separates us from animals - except for the weasel. Good suggestion. I have already replaced 4 bulbs but never had to change the color wheel.