Sony XL-2100U Projector Lamp

pros: * Did exactly want I needed it to

cons: * None yet, hopefully it lasts for a while

Buying was simple; installing it wasn't

After getting my hands on an XL2100U lamp, I realized that despite me not wanting to have to replace... See Full Review

pros: Great picture with new bulb

cons: Too Expensive and cheaply made

Sony XL-2100

Have had my Sony KF-50WE610 now for approx.4 1/2 years. The original XL-2100 bulb lasted 4 yrs. Had... See Full Review

pros: The replacement lamp lasted about five years.

cons: The initial lamp only lasted one year.

XL-2100 Lamp - one year, then five

This review comes as a result of my having to purchase the third lamp since buying my Sony KDF-60XBR... See Full Review

pros: Sony expensive lamp

cons: I tried different sellers, doesn't work, it is a lamp problem.

Very short Lamp's life.

It is a very bad experience with this Sony XL-2100U lamp. It is my 3 lamp for one year. Sony should... See Full Review

pros: Great Life on original bulb

cons: Bad reviews on replacements.

Long Life Original

I'm shopping for a spare but coming up on 3 years and about 6,000 hours on the original Sony bulb. I... See Full Review

pros: Outstanding HD picture. Great job with SD picture. Plexiglas protects screen from smoke and children.

cons: Plexiglas can reflect some on bright days, but not bad. Non-learning remote.

KDF-70XBR950 with 13,762 Hours and I'm on 3rd Bulb

This Sony is a wonderful set. Retailing for $6999 (paid $5089 on August, 2004). I'm on my 3rd bulb a... See Full Review

pros: Beautiful picture for first year.Stylish Look.Lightweight.

cons: Short Lifespan.Freaquent High Cost Repairs soon as warranty ran out.Fire Hazard.

Fire Hazard & Sony Claims NO Liability

I purchased the Sony KF-60WE610 in March 2004.Since then the light board has had to be replaced(1100... See Full Review

pros: Supposed to last 2000 hours, I get about half that amount.

cons: Short bulb life, expensive to replace. Third major repair on KF-42WE610 in 2 years.

Bulb for Sony KF-42WE610

This is the second replacement in as many years for the Sony XL-2100U Projector lamp. You don't buy... See Full Review

pros: Mine's gone beyond the call of duty!

cons: None.

Still going, and going, and...

Got my tv in Oct. '04. Went in to the service menu to check the hours on the lamp. Over 6,000! I cou... See Full Review

pros: Bulb lasted quite a long time, and didn't really degrade.

cons: 300$/year? Didn't i already spend 5000$ on this TV???

Bulb won't last forever?

I just had my bulb burn out after a little over a year. We have put it through some pretty heavy usa... See Full Review