I know , it be expensive -lrb- read the other review -rrb- . I think the same thing . but you do check the bulb price before you buy the projector , right ? right ? anyway , because of my previous experience with a Acer projector , I expect this bulb to last in the area of 750 hour -lrb- it be advertise at 2000 -rrb- . to my pleasant surprise , my first bulb go to 2970 before die . just make sure , when you replace the bulb , that you carefully clear out any dust from the inside of the case ; if you screen be flash green , you color wheel be probably gummed up . it take I forever to figure that out . anyhow , you choice be between this bulb at about $ 250 for 2000 + hour , or some other crappy bulb for $ 180 at -lrb- 1000 hour . you do the math .