Is a used projector, with a burned out lamp worth anything at all?

Question

The projector is a 2 year old Infocus Screenplay 4805. It was $700 new. Well, I don't think the bulb had more than a thousand hours on it and it fried. Shattered like a hammer hit it and the front was clearly overheated.

If I get another lamp, I'm leary that it overheated for a reason - bearing going on the fan, something like that. The cheapest replacement lamps are over 300 bucks.

I don't think it makes any sense to pay almost 50% of the new price on 2 year old technology.

Anyone disagree with this? What would you do? Think I can sell the darn thing?

Kevin

Answer 1

When buying a projector, the bulk of your money goes into the bulb (projector bulbs a very expensive), but the bulb was meant to be replaced, so the hardware minus the bulb is still worth something, given not very much, but the bulk hardware (logic board, capacitors, resistors, etc.) isn't cheap either, so yeah, it's worth something, but not a lot

Answer 2

I would just upgrade, you can get excellent 720p projectors for dirt these days, heck there are some 1080p projectors that are quite affordable as well, depending on your budget.  

  Go to projectorcentral.com & projectorreviews.com to read the reviews, and then buy one from a reputable online dealer. This time, shell out for the bulb warranty. Its usually 100 bucks, and gives you two free bulb replacements over 3 years, including normal burning out from use. *The only warranty i can speak for is the one through projector people, & it worked fine for me.

  & yes these bulbs are known to explode occasionally, perhaps your fan was going out, & didnt cool it long enough after the projector was turned off.

Answer 3

I agree with you. I wouldn't put $300 more into it. I just checked Ebays sold items and they sell for between $200 and $300 (used but the bulbs still work). I'd stick it on Ebay anyway (just be honest) and hope someone wants it for parts and will give you $50 or so.

Answer 4

that's an expensive lamp unit. if you were in touch with someone who dabbles in electronics for fun, that would be a bonus. if you're going to spend 300 on a bulb, you want to enjoy the full life......yeah.

so if you can check it out frugally.......yes it's worth something.