Spare bulb is a must! I had a PANNY 700 and the bulb lasted 200 hours! Currently have 3000 hours on new one (knock on wood)!

Im going DLP for my next projector! I was a big LCD supporter but can now always find VB on all units!

M60 M3 VP100 VP150 EP175 Q4
PanyPTAE1000U LCD HD projector 120"
Yamaha RX-V3800 PS3 20g, 360 ELITE