Posted by P.C. Ford on 10/16/06 03:29

On 15 Oct 2006 15:49:01 -0700, "slugbug" <fuzzhead72@yahoo.com> wrote:

>>If the guy is too frickin' cheap to spend the bucks for the correct
>> projector lamp, he sure isn't going to send them out to be cleaned
>> and
>> transferred to ANY format ;-^)
>
> Correct. When it comes to consumables, I always make a point of
>looking for a cheaper alternative. I would rather spend time than
>money any day. Besides, in this case I just hate the idea of spending
>7 times as much for a replacement bulb than I spent for the entire
>projector in the first place. If I can get 4 Sylvania 100 Watt bulbs
>for $1, then why is a single 150 Watt bulb selling for $35? It can't
>cost more than $8 to make these things, and I despise huge markups.
>
> I do the same thing when it comes to TV. Instead of paying a
>recurring cost for cable, I watch only free TV. That is, what is on
>broadcast, and also what is released on DVD, from all the public
>libraries in my state.
>
> Evidently about 85% of the folks in this country now enjoy paying for
>television, although even cable now has a horrendous amount of
>advertising. I'd rather get most of mine for free, and advertising
>free as well.
>
> So anyway, yes, I look for alternatives when something seems
>ridiculously overpriced.

but, like the man says, your choice is not an alternative.

is a pinto an alternative for a locomotive?

Video/film related bulbs can be expensive.

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