I’ve heard of LumenLab plenty of times when the topic of inexpensive projectors comes up. They’ve already have a popular website that shows how to build an LCD projector, as well as offering the supplies to do so. Well, for those who aren’t very good with power tools and such, they’re gearing up to launch a WVGA (854 x 480) LCD projector for $499 with a replacement lamp that only costs $30. While it may seem too good to be true, I think that it is highly likely that they might be able to pull it off. Their method of using a 150W HID lamp with a 6000 hr life expectancy seems very possible, and with the price of LCD panels falling, the manufacturing cost of the projector would also fall. For 1000 lumens and a 600:1 contrast, it would be fantastic if this became a realistic alternative to higher priced WVGA projectors. Still, in order for it to become acceptable, it needs to be thoroughly reviewed and benchmarked before it can really gain legitimacy. We can only wait and see how it pans out.

[via Engadget]

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