Madn3zz
Projector bulb life is rated in hours. Now most bulbs do not last more than half to 2/3rd their rated life. Can anyone explain why this happens and why the warranty does not cover it.
Better yet, can someone provide me with a solution on how to better manage this. These projector's are used in a classroom atmosphere.
Answer
I use to work for a projector company and it would be too costly to warrant all lamps to it's rated value. If this were the case, marketers would lower the rated value.
In testing, I have seen lamps last beyond 10,000 hours, even though they were rated at 4,000 hours. Of course, this is due to controlled environments and this allows a projector company to legally advertise 4,000 hours. It's an average out of a large sample. Realistically, all lamps should last beyond 1500 hours. Anything beyond that is good regardless of the rated lamp life.
One thing you should know is that there are 4 major lamp manufacturers in the world: Phoenix, Osram, Philips and Sylvania. Projector companies buy these lamps and sell them to the customer.
The manufacturing process of these high pressure arc lamps are very delicate. Any minor defect or misalignment can easily cause a lamp to have a short lamp life.
Other variables would be running lamps for a long period of time, such as 8 hours straight. A projector should be turned off and be at rest every 4 hours for optimal life. Also, most lamps and projectors have dust filter screens that require cleaning. Make sure you do this.
Some projector lamps overdrive the lamps to get the most lumens out of it. In order to overdrive a lamp, you run it at a higher voltage.
Basically, projector and lamp manufacturers are both at fault. It all depends on the design, testing and honesty of the companies.
From a customer, I know this sounds like a bunch of B.S. But, this is how it is. Unfortunately, it's legal and at the customer's expense. The only sound advice that is if your projector manufacturer has extended lamp warranties, then buy it. It's well worth it. My company had a 1 year extended lamp warranty, which meant that if the lamp expired within a year, then they would replace it at no additional costs.
I use to work for a projector company and it would be too costly to warrant all lamps to it's rated value. If this were the case, marketers would lower the rated value.
In testing, I have seen lamps last beyond 10,000 hours, even though they were rated at 4,000 hours. Of course, this is due to controlled environments and this allows a projector company to legally advertise 4,000 hours. It's an average out of a large sample. Realistically, all lamps should last beyond 1500 hours. Anything beyond that is good regardless of the rated lamp life.
One thing you should know is that there are 4 major lamp manufacturers in the world: Phoenix, Osram, Philips and Sylvania. Projector companies buy these lamps and sell them to the customer.
The manufacturing process of these high pressure arc lamps are very delicate. Any minor defect or misalignment can easily cause a lamp to have a short lamp life.
Other variables would be running lamps for a long period of time, such as 8 hours straight. A projector should be turned off and be at rest every 4 hours for optimal life. Also, most lamps and projectors have dust filter screens that require cleaning. Make sure you do this.
Some projector lamps overdrive the lamps to get the most lumens out of it. In order to overdrive a lamp, you run it at a higher voltage.
Basically, projector and lamp manufacturers are both at fault. It all depends on the design, testing and honesty of the companies.
From a customer, I know this sounds like a bunch of B.S. But, this is how it is. Unfortunately, it's legal and at the customer's expense. The only sound advice that is if your projector manufacturer has extended lamp warranties, then buy it. It's well worth it. My company had a 1 year extended lamp warranty, which meant that if the lamp expired within a year, then they would replace it at no additional costs.
Can i get my money back at fry's if I bought extended warranty?
suntanfarm
I bought a floor model of a laptop just 2 days ago and also with extended warranty since it was my first time buying a floor model because it was a laptop i was looking for and I needed it for school since my last one died. Reading reviews, fry's seems to try to squirm their way out of the agreement like saying there's moisture damage even when there isn't or replacing the item with something of lesser value so I might as well take that money and use it for other things.
I personally have no experience with Fry's because I normally go to Bestbuy but they didn't have what I needed.
Answer
Fry's Electronics 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
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Warranties/Rebates
Fry's Electronics Retail Store Return/Exchange Privileges
1.For a refund or exchange, most products may be returned within 30 days of original purchase date. Some other products, such as notebooks, netbooks, tablets and iPads, desktop computers, monitors, MP3 players and iPods, memory, microprocessors, motherboards, internal/external hard drives, network-attached storage, CD and DVD recorders, camcorders, cameras, projectors, and air conditioners (IF UNUSED) may be returned within 15 days of original purchase date. See store management for specific information.
2.Original receipt must accompany any product to be returned / exchanged.
3.Product must be in original box with original accessories, packaging, manuals, and registration card in undamaged, clean, and brand- new condition.
4.Products returned within policy with the UPC Code missing from the box may only be accepted back as an exchange for the exact same item, less the rebate amount.
5.Product that is returned incomplete, damaged, or has been used -- if accepted -- will require a deduction. This deduction is final. Subsequent return of missing items will not reverse the deduction.
6.Product returned with serial number missing or tampered with will NOT BE ACCEPTED BACK FOR RETURN.
7.If the product returned has any data or information stored on a memory or storage device, Fry's shall not be responsible for the transfer of such data or information to another product given to the customer as an exchange, or for the loss of any data or information or to maintain the confidentiality of any data or information still residing on the returned product.
8.Computer software, video games, audio CDs, and DVD videos are returnable only if unopened.
9.Defective computer software, video games, audio CDs, DVD videos, and pre-recorded videos will be exchanged for the exact same item only.
10.Unless defective, a 15% restocking fee will be charged for all returned opened GPS/Navigation units, network-attached storage, projectors, cameras, camcorders, notebooks, netbooks, tablets and iPads, desktops, monitors, MP3 players and iPods, and Apple TVs.
11.Physical damage to motherboards or remote control aircraft being returned voids any return / exchange privileges.
12.If accepted for return, used air conditioners will require a deduction and only a gift certificate will be issued; no refunds. Defective air conditioners will be exchanged for exact same item.
13.Product using accessories such as laser toner or ink cartridge toner, media, batteries, film, etc. must be returned with the accessory in factory-sealed condition or will require a deduction for a replacement.
14.Prepaid wireless phones containing airtime are returnable ONLY if unopened. If defective, the item will be exchanged for the exact same item only.
15.Prepaid airtime cards and prepaid music cards are non-returnable.
16.Postpaid wireless devices (monthly contract) have a 14-day Fry's return policy. Any exchanges beyond 14 days must be fulfilled directly through the wireless carrier under the manufacturer warranty.
17.Unless defective, a 15% restocking fee will be charged for all returned opened unlocked wireless phones.
18.Replacement lamps for projectors/televisions are not returnable if the filament shows wear or the bulb is broken.
19.Refunds will be issued as follows: a.Check purchases by check
b.Credit card purchases by credit issued to the credit card used in the original purchase transaction
c.Debit card purchases by credit issued to the debit card used in the original purchase transaction
d.Cash purchases by cash, unless the refund is over $500, which will then be refunded by a check mailed from Fry's Home Office.
20.Refund checks are mailed the 10th day from the date merchandise is returned.
21.Service, delivery, and installation charges are non-refundable once performed.
22.Special order items and cut cable/wire are non-returnable.
Fry's Electronics 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our success! We strive to provide our customers with the highest level of service possible. We want you to be completely satisfied with your experience. Please click on one of the following links to view our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
â¢Fry's Electronics Retail Store - Return/Exchange Privileges
â¢Frys.com Shipped Orders - Return/Exchange Privileges
Fry's Electronics Retail Store - Internet Price Match Promise
Fry's Electronics Retail Store - Internet Price Match Promise
Warranties/Rebates
Warranties/Rebates
Fry's Electronics Retail Store Return/Exchange Privileges
1.For a refund or exchange, most products may be returned within 30 days of original purchase date. Some other products, such as notebooks, netbooks, tablets and iPads, desktop computers, monitors, MP3 players and iPods, memory, microprocessors, motherboards, internal/external hard drives, network-attached storage, CD and DVD recorders, camcorders, cameras, projectors, and air conditioners (IF UNUSED) may be returned within 15 days of original purchase date. See store management for specific information.
2.Original receipt must accompany any product to be returned / exchanged.
3.Product must be in original box with original accessories, packaging, manuals, and registration card in undamaged, clean, and brand- new condition.
4.Products returned within policy with the UPC Code missing from the box may only be accepted back as an exchange for the exact same item, less the rebate amount.
5.Product that is returned incomplete, damaged, or has been used -- if accepted -- will require a deduction. This deduction is final. Subsequent return of missing items will not reverse the deduction.
6.Product returned with serial number missing or tampered with will NOT BE ACCEPTED BACK FOR RETURN.
7.If the product returned has any data or information stored on a memory or storage device, Fry's shall not be responsible for the transfer of such data or information to another product given to the customer as an exchange, or for the loss of any data or information or to maintain the confidentiality of any data or information still residing on the returned product.
8.Computer software, video games, audio CDs, and DVD videos are returnable only if unopened.
9.Defective computer software, video games, audio CDs, DVD videos, and pre-recorded videos will be exchanged for the exact same item only.
10.Unless defective, a 15% restocking fee will be charged for all returned opened GPS/Navigation units, network-attached storage, projectors, cameras, camcorders, notebooks, netbooks, tablets and iPads, desktops, monitors, MP3 players and iPods, and Apple TVs.
11.Physical damage to motherboards or remote control aircraft being returned voids any return / exchange privileges.
12.If accepted for return, used air conditioners will require a deduction and only a gift certificate will be issued; no refunds. Defective air conditioners will be exchanged for exact same item.
13.Product using accessories such as laser toner or ink cartridge toner, media, batteries, film, etc. must be returned with the accessory in factory-sealed condition or will require a deduction for a replacement.
14.Prepaid wireless phones containing airtime are returnable ONLY if unopened. If defective, the item will be exchanged for the exact same item only.
15.Prepaid airtime cards and prepaid music cards are non-returnable.
16.Postpaid wireless devices (monthly contract) have a 14-day Fry's return policy. Any exchanges beyond 14 days must be fulfilled directly through the wireless carrier under the manufacturer warranty.
17.Unless defective, a 15% restocking fee will be charged for all returned opened unlocked wireless phones.
18.Replacement lamps for projectors/televisions are not returnable if the filament shows wear or the bulb is broken.
19.Refunds will be issued as follows: a.Check purchases by check
b.Credit card purchases by credit issued to the credit card used in the original purchase transaction
c.Debit card purchases by credit issued to the debit card used in the original purchase transaction
d.Cash purchases by cash, unless the refund is over $500, which will then be refunded by a check mailed from Fry's Home Office.
20.Refund checks are mailed the 10th day from the date merchandise is returned.
21.Service, delivery, and installation charges are non-refundable once performed.
22.Special order items and cut cable/wire are non-returnable.
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