Is this lamp a "OEM", "Osram-Neolux", or an "Osram-VIP" rated bulb? It states it has a 1 year warranty and 6,000 hours. ONLY a Phillips original bulb is rated @ 6,000 hours. I am gathering by the comments this is a generic bulb, and if so, which kind is it (oem vs osram-neolux vs osram-vip)???? Thank you! Is this lamp a "OEM", "Osram-Neolux", or an "Osram-VIP" rated bulb? It states it has a 1 year warranty and 6,000 hours. ONLY a Phillips original bulb is rated @... » Read More Is this lamp a "OEM", "Osram-Neolux", or an "Osram-VIP" rated bulb? It states it has a 1 year warranty and 6,000 hours. ONLY a Phillips original bulb is rated @ 6,000 hours. I am gathering by the comments this is a generic bulb, and if so, which kind is it (oem vs osram-neolux vs osram-vip)???? Thank you! « Show Less
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Can not tell you if it is a Osram-Neoluz or Osram-VIP. not OEM, its made in China (like everything ),I have two sony rear projection sets. I replaced the smaller set about 3 years ago with oem ($200.00) When the 55 inch went i was happy, time for a new flat screen. I picked up the lowest cost replacement bulb I could find as a temp fix. I might just have to wait another 7 years. TV screen looks like new for a little more than 10% of the cost of an OEM. I was informed by Sony that the original Phillips bulb is no longer avalible and that if order through them I would receive one manufactured from another source. (let me guess China). Can not tell you if it is a Osram-Neoluz or Osram-VIP. not OEM, its made in China (like everything ),I have two sony rear projection sets. I replaced the smaller set about 3 years ago with oem ($200.00) When the 55 inch went i was happy, time for a new flat screen. I picked up the lowest cost replacement bulb I could find as a temp fix. I might just have to wait another 7 years. TV screen looks like new for a little more than 10% of the cost of an OEM. I was informed by Sony that the original Phillips bulb is no longer avalible and that if order through them I would receive one manufactured... » Read More Can not tell you if it is a Osram-Neoluz or Osram-VIP. not OEM, its made in China (like everything ),I have two sony rear projection sets. I replaced the smaller set about 3 years ago with oem ($200.00) When the 55 inch went i was happy, time for a new flat screen. I picked up the lowest cost replacement bulb I could find as a temp fix. I might just have to wait another 7 years. TV screen looks like new for a little more than 10% of the cost of an OEM. I was informed by Sony that the original Phillips bulb is no longer avalible and that if order through them I would receive one manufactured from another source. (let me guess China). « Show Less
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Gee I don't know. It doesn't state on the lamp which one it is. Until I actually use one, I'll have to take their claim about the hours. I figure for the price, they make nice backups in emergencies!
877047
It works fine, took 5 mins to put it in and has a warranty, cost much less.... bulb did not say.. generic
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No it is not an Osram bulb. It would cost much more if it was. However I purchased two of these. The first one lasted 13 months with daily use. Not as long as OEM. But on the flip side I purchased a Philips for 4 times the cost and it lasted only 5 weeks. Sometimes you don't get what you pay for. For the price, I'll keep buying these.
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nothing ever stated 6000 hrs on box, I have about 1100 hrs on the one I purchased, and still going strong. Nice bright picture! I did look through some of the comments and did see that Damien M has stated that it is a 6000 hrs bulb. either way I replace a bulb about once a year (tv gets alot of use w/4 kids), you might contact the seller and see what they say, hope this helps
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If there is a counter I didn't see one. Our tv was on 15+ hours a day, after 4-5 years of constant use, I could see the bulb had lost its strength and then died. Ordered from Amazon for a great price for a OEM bulb. If you have had your TV for a few years, I would buy one for a back up.
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Uses a FI lamps generic bulb. Expect to get 1-12 months of life. Amazon supplier Dynamic Lamps sells the FI bulb version for $29, but also sells the Philips and Osram OEM bulb version for $85. You should get 3+ years of life from the OEM bulbs. You do the math.
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I am not sure. The housing was very generic and made in Mexico. So I sent it back. I ordered one from the same company that was about $15.00 more expensive because it had a one year warranty. The housing on it is even cheaper looking than the less expensive unit and does not have the screens or heat deflectors like the original. It is guaranteed to be a Phillips/Osram bulb which is like the original. I installed it and was amazed that my TV looks like a new one again. Just have to hope it lasts. My original lasted about 4 years.
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I purchased this lamp October of 2013 and it has worked fine so far. The item as you can see is sold by Dynamic Lamps and my bulb came with a a warranty card but I can't say if the bulb is a genuine Sony product or an approved Sony replacement. It is the correct Sony part number recommended in the manual and it is still working very well. When I purchased this bulb the price was $84.99 plus $5.49 S&H.; At the price being offered of $46.46 as of this date 08/05/2014, I may just order a spare. Hope this helps.
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I really do not know but my lamp was purchased about 10 years ago so I ordered the older version of the bulb. I also have purchased replacements at a local electrical/lighting store and at ACE Hardware. I think the real OTT bulb gives much better light and is easier on my eyes. I tried sending e-mail to the OTT company but they never responded. I then went to a local sewing supply store. The clerks there were more knowledgeable but I will probably have to go through the same guessing process the next time I order.
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Go for Better picture quality and performance and longer use by buying osram p-vip bulb or which ever is a little bit more expensive. I already had buy twice the shippest version.
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Hello, I ordered this bulb earlier this year and never did get a response back as to if I could exchange the bulb for really the correct one. So I gave up after a while. I have gone to home depot and replaced the bulb now. So not sure why I am getting this 6 months after the fact. Thank you!
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I am not sure how long the warrant is for. I think 90 days. I have about 750 hours on this bulb and is still running strong. I will definitely be buying from this seller again. Just make sure you do not touch the glass at all on the bulb. I hope that helps you out.
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Hi there. I got mine lamp last March and the bulb that came with it just burned out about 2 weeks ago. So a solid year for me and I've used it at least 8 hours a day, Monday-Friday in my home office, where I work full-time. Easy to change the bulb, too. The cover snaps right off and you just pop it out and plug in a replacement.
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By the way, the bulb in it is rated for 100,000 hours. Probably about 10,000 years for me!! ;-)
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I didn't see a line on my screen after replacing the lamp & housing. I will speak to the other comments though. The OEM lamp & housing did not have SONY printed or etched anywhere on the unit & I suspect SONY contracts these out to the lowest bidder anyhow. My replacement has performed flawlessly & is much brighter than the OEM part, as I would expect from a 8-9 year old part. I have had the replacement for about 2-3 weeks, so I can't testify about longevity yet. I'm completely satisfied to save $200 on a bulb!
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hi frank, i would think 1 year from date of purchase would be the norm. however the seller should maybe answer this to be on the safe side. and to add. IMO, service life of a bulb is subjective to it's Handling, (shipping)(end-user install). then on to operating conditions. assuming your ballast/and it's capacitor's are working correct. capacitor's in the ballast do age and or might not be to spec, also know they are a High Voltage device. MH bulb start voltage is around 480v - HPS 530volts(1000watt), the capacitor's make that happen. how much heat the bulb has to deal with is an aging, bulb position, enclosed hoods should be vented know it takes more power (voltage) longer starts, less lumens, to fire the bulb as it ages. Don't run a bulb till it wont fire, thats hard on the ballast, once again less light these were used : vertical position /w parabolic hood, room temps never got above 84 degrees. the last one just went down a couple days ago as of this writing. thinking i had at least 3 of them (bulbs). so a year a so... cheers
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I would recommend you make sure you are using the eco mode. I got over 4300 hours out of my lamp (bought it in 2011 and it's my only "tv")and it didn't even go bad. I knew i was gonna be gone for over a year so I changed the bulb for my wife. I bought a cheaper one just to check and so far it has over 1700 hours on it. might be worth a shot. make sure when you install the lamp you don't touch I the glass with your fingers. Epson Replacement Lamp For Pc/hc 6100/6500ub 7100/7500ub
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I order directly from Ott on line. They last forever. I haven't replaced the bulb in the floor lamp yet after 2 years but I have two desk lamps and replaced bulbs after 2 or 3 years. Ordered these from Ott. Inexpensive and fast delivery. Just find the Ott model # ( T81G5T-SHPR 18 watt for the floor lamp) on their web site. I haven't checked, but Amazon may have them also.
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It would be the same (aftermarket replacement), but it is not made by Sony. If I were you, I would find a Lamp at a reasonable price, with a warranty longer than 90 days (hopefully 1 year). If your old lamp is still working, switch it out with the new one you buy, as soon as it comes in. You can keep your older lamp as a backup if the new lamp stops working during your warranty period. If you wait until your old lamp dies before you put the new replacement in, you are eating up your warranty period just sitting there (assuming your older lamp is still working when you order the replacement). It would be the same (aftermarket replacement), but it is not made by Sony. If I were you, I would find a Lamp at a reasonable price, with a warranty longer than 90 days (hopefully 1 year). If your old lamp is still working, switch it out with the new one you buy, as soon as it comes in. You can keep your older lamp as a backup if the new lamp stops working during your warranty period. If you wait until your old lamp dies before you put the new replacement in, you are eating up your warranty period just sitting there (assuming your older lamp is still working when you order the replacement).