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Apex
07-02-2002, 08:43 PM
Sheesh, I can't believe how many rich people there are in this world. Apparently, there's a waiting list to buy the JVC DLA-QX1 projector, which lists for $220,000 without lens (yep, quarter of a million dollars and you still have to buy a lens).

http://pro.jvc.com/pro/attributes/present/photos/300w/dlaqx1.jpg

JVC DLA-QX1 (http://pro.jvc.com/prof/Attributes/features.jsp?tree=&searchModel=&model_id=MDL101275)

2048x1536 native resolution, full 1080p ready
7000 ANSI lumens
>1000:1 contrast ratio
Uses a 2000 watt Xenon bulb
10 bit color processing

For reference, those super-bright xenon headlights you see on high end BMW's and things are 30 watts.
Tommy Boomfiger
07-02-2002, 09:16 PM
2kW??? that must be blinding to look at directly :eek:. i would think that there would be more demand for these things in business than for homes. the specs are awesome, i want one in my theater, you probably wont even have to turn off the lights.
Apex
07-02-2002, 10:52 PM
The high brightness is for high rollers, with home theater rooms with screens upwards of 50' wide (and for businesses and theaters, of course). The bigger the screen, the higher the lumen rating you need. Heck, I'm on a 3000 lumen projector and an 80" screen.
whitak24
07-03-2002, 06:44 AM
sooooo.......if the bulb burns out, how much for a replacement? :eek:
ribitch
07-03-2002, 06:47 AM
also, how much does the lens for this beast run?
Apex
07-03-2002, 03:25 PM
Bulb? Just into the 5 digits I think. Lens, about 30-60k, depending on throw distances and lens shift capabilities.
hapoo
07-03-2002, 04:03 PM
I bet you have more fun dreaming of this stuff than actually using it apex :)
ufcrusher
07-03-2002, 06:05 PM
But what is the lifespan of one of these 5 digit bulbs? (Under normal use that is)
Apex
07-04-2002, 08:03 PM
Probably about 1000 hours.
ufcrusher
07-04-2002, 11:33 PM
So thats probably going to be less than 500 movies....which means that I would have to replace that bulb every 2 years or so (assuming that I used that projection system exclusively). Ouch, that would be expensive.
Tommy Boomfiger
07-05-2002, 12:24 AM
i think that 1000 hours is a bit low. the bulbs are gas discharge which have longer life than bulbs using a filament, but these do use a lot higher voltage than most bulbs ive seen.
Apex
07-05-2002, 12:42 AM
Most large venue xenon arc lamps have a life of between 500 and 1000 hours, with a few very rare ones doing 1500.



Originally posted by ufcrusher
So thats probably going to be less than 500 movies....which means that I would have to replace that bulb every 2 years or so (assuming that I used that projection system exclusively). Ouch, that would be expensive.

If you could afford the projector and lens, you can afford the bulbs and electricity. ;)
M_A_C
07-05-2002, 07:31 AM
That thing isn't even jewel incrested. It must suck to be rich these days.
Tommy Boomfiger
07-13-2002, 09:01 AM
Originally posted by M_A_C
That thing isn't even jewel incrested. It must suck to be rich these days. :heh: havent seen too many jewel encrusted luxury products these days. the only one i can think of is the new bugatti.