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post #8311 of 8336
2/7/13 at 1:45pm
What does anyone know about this company? Say OEM?


http://www.projectorquest.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/7538
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post #8312 of 8336
2/7/13 at 2:33pm
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Originally Posted by briandaniella View Post

What does anyone know about this company? Say OEM?


http://www.projectorquest.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/7538

That is not the actual OEM it is an OEM equivalent.

Jason
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post #8313 of 8336
2/23/13 at 11:05am
Uh oh! The dreaded "Replace lamp" message has made an unsolicited appearance yesterday! smile.gif 1800 hrs on original lamp, normal power.
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post #8314 of 8336
2/23/13 at 4:24pm
Are you sure that's not an automatic message? I know on my ViewSonic, it started advising lamp replacement at about 40% of the expected life. I ignored and it's still going strong 1,000 hours later. Unless you are noticing degradation, I'd ignore. Just my dos centavos.
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post #8315 of 8336
2/23/13 at 5:43pm
It's an automatic message on every projector. It's a counter that runs when the projector is on, nothing more.
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post #8316 of 8336
2/24/13 at 7:09am
Order a replacement (try ProVantage), replace the bulb, and you'll be amazed at how much brightness you get back. It's a good way to spend $300.

Mike
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post #8317 of 8336
3/8/13 at 10:40am
Just got one of these on audiogon with 1150 total hours on bulb and unit for 700 plus shipping I cannot wait I feel like i stole it from him.
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post #8318 of 8336
3/8/13 at 10:49am
Assuming u get a working unit without problems
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post #8319 of 8336
3/8/13 at 11:35am
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Originally Posted by swirl54 View Post

Just got one of these on audiogon with 1150 total hours on bulb and unit for 700 plus shipping I cannot wait I feel like i stole it from him.

Indeed, that was a great price considering this is still a great performer when properly set-up & calibrated.

Best of luck!

Jason
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post #8320 of 8336
3/8/13 at 12:20pm
I hope it all works good ugh now I'm worried
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post #8321 of 8336
3/8/13 at 12:43pm
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I hope it all works good ugh now I'm worried

I would not sit around worrying about it, the Panasonic's in general have had excellent reliability (their build quality and QC is better than many other brands).

Jason
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post #8322 of 8336
3/14/13 at 7:28am
Our the pureland supply lamps good for this unit?
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post #8323 of 8336
3/14/13 at 3:39pm
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Originally Posted by swirl54 View Post

Our the pureland supply lamps good for this unit?

Read this thread before buying from them....

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1224781/anyone-tried-pureglare-replacement-lamps#post_23081771
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post #8324 of 8336
3/14/13 at 6:18pm
They are different companies though, no? Pureland and Pureglare. One based in PA and the other in CA

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I personally will never buy from anywhere but B&H or Provantage when it comes to bulbs and only genuine PANASONIC bulbs. There are so many horror stories that saving a few bucks isn't worth the potential nightmare and poor performance.
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post #8325 of 8336
3/14/13 at 7:28pm
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Originally Posted by m. zillch View Post

They are different companies though, no? Pureland and Pureglare. One based in PA and the other in CA

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I personally will never buy from anywhere but B&H or Provantage when it comes to bulbs and only genuine PANASONIC bulbs. There are so many horror stories that saving a few bucks isn't worth the potential nightmare and poor performance.

Okay, I missed that, thanks.
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post #8326 of 8336
3/15/13 at 8:57am
Only official panasonic lamps then thanks a lot guys.
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post #8327 of 8336
3/15/13 at 12:09pm
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Originally Posted by Sheridan1952 View Post

Read this thread before buying from them....

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1224781/anyone-tried-pureglare-replacement-lamps#post_23081771

I would not be afraid of the Pureland lamps. Pureglare seems like a nightmare company. I have purchased two from Pureland with no problems. Have one in my Epson 8500UB with about 1100 hours on it now.
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post #8328 of 8336
3/15/13 at 12:35pm
No, you're right. I mis-read his post, fortunately, I was corrected. I'd delete it, but then the thread wouldn't read right.
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post #8329 of 8336
3/18/13 at 1:39pm
Where can you find these projectors for $800?
I just bought a second home with a dedicated theater room. After making it my own,(black walls and ceiling with grey crown molding), I put my flagship projector there.
My problem is I miss it in my old home. I put up my old AX200 but now I really see the difference. I'm toying with the idea of buying another AE 4000 because I can't afford a AE 7000 or 8000.
I logged on to this thread to check the reliability of this PJ and found that you love your projector after 4 years as much as I do.
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post #8330 of 8336
3/18/13 at 1:53pm
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Where can you find these projectors for $800?
I just bought a second home with a dedicated theater room. After making it my own,(black walls and ceiling with grey crown molding), I put my flagship projector there.
My problem is I miss it in my old home. I put up my old AX200 but now I really see the difference. I'm toying with the idea of buying another AE 4000 because I can't afford a AE 7000 or 8000.
I logged on to this thread to check the reliability of this PJ and found that you love your projector after 4 years as much as I do.

Check Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/271142803360?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
or the classifieds on AVS site. The one I tracked was just over $800 check the ebay link. Also I have seen some on Craigslist.
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post #8331 of 8336
3/18/13 at 1:58pm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonic-PT-AE4000U-LCD-Projector-512-hours-use-w-accessories-dust-cover-/251246092238?pt=US_Video_Projectors&hash=item3a7f6f1fce A little more than $800 for sure lower hrs on the bulb.
Mine has over 2,000 hours now and still running like a champ. 3 years old. I only ran it on eco-mode in a dedicate home theater.
I too would like to get my hands on the AE8000 but I will wait til i see them on ebay in 2-3 years time.
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post #8332 of 8336
3/18/13 at 2:03pm
Here a recent one posted on AVS classifieds. Maybe they will come down a bit. http://www.avsforum.com/t/1463455/panny-ptae-4000-hd-projector
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post #8333 of 8336
3/18/13 at 9:58pm
Thanks for the tips. I'm going to troll eBay and wait for my deal. It pains me that one was available in Pasedena. That's not far from me.
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post #8334 of 8336
3/19/13 at 6:51am
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I would not be afraid of the Pureland lamps. Pureglare seems like a nightmare company. I have purchased two from Pureland with no problems. Have one in my Epson 8500UB with about 1100 hours on it now.

I bought from Pureland just recently and their replacement bulb seems to work just fine so far. They are also located only about a 2 hour drive from me, so I can show up at their door if needed. smile.gif
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post #8335 of 8336
3/19/13 at 9:20am
Cybersage, did your bulb come with a replacement air filter too?
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post #8336 of 8336
3/19/13 at 9:30am
It did not, though my current air filter is quite clean. I clean it out monthly, just in case, and it is never very bad. It is washable - just make sure you let it fully dry before putting it back in. I vacuum mine out again after washing it, just to be sure.
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