this be my 3rd optoma projector . the first be a sd model that I buy use , lamp never die , and after a few year I resell it work fine . the second be a hd model -lrb- refurb -rrb- , which have to go back for repair , and then eventually die -lrb- lamp be still fine -rrb- just outside of warranty . I get the hd66 to replace it , and just before the year warranty be up it stop turn on . I send it in for repair , and about six month later the problem be back . I open it up , take it apart , clean everything off with can air , put it back together , and voilum ! it be be work fine for a month so far , but I do not expect it to last too much longer . I think I would get a flat screen tv to replace it , but get a great deal on a replacement hd66 so I be go to put that in and keep the old one as a backup when the new one have to go in for repair . : -rrb- Picture be very nice for the price , work well with ambient light , remote be not great , and use a programmable remote like a harmony be kind of a nuisance because of the way the power on\/off work , but it can be do with some tweaking . bottom line : if you can get a good deal on this , and buy on a credit card that double you warranty , go for it .