[PLUG] [OT] LCD Projector

Keith Lofstrom keithl at kl-ic.com
Tue Jan 11 04:08:57 UTC 2005


Rich writes:
> Staples has the 3M Digital Projector S10 SVGA 800x600 1200 lumens 6.6lb for
> a low $724.99 after $375 easy rebate. Free shipping. Free $150 gift check
> through 1/15.   > $375 rebate Exp 1/16/05.

A good price, but ...  before buying a projector, check out:

http://www.projectorcentral.com/

A good site with lots of projector data.  It is good to check user reviews
before buying a projector;  it is also good to check for noise, maximum
resolution, reliability, lamp life, and lamp cost.  The lamps for some
of these projectors cost $500, so an extra 1000 hours of lamp life may
make up for $200 of initial price.

Also check the warranty;  some of the "3 year" warranties only apply to
the original purchaser, or have other noxious restrictions.  

All that said, the 3M unit looks a little better than average, and the
sale price is half of MSRP.  You might be able to get a little better
prices for similar units mail-order, but there is an advantage to being
able to pound on the counter if you need to return it.

Keith

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