This is an interesting thread.
Whilst I appreciate cost is important, nobody has mentioned the fact that conventional projectors with MERCURY CORE LAMPS are really bad fo the environment, so whilst saving money initially by buying this type of technology over Mecury Free Laser LED, they are creating a bigger problem for everyone in the future. !!
Also the simple maths.............
Conventional Projector Cost. =£400 (average)
Minimum amount of lamps over 20,000 hours (if it lasts that long) = 5
Minimum cost of 5 Lamps = £1000
Total = £1400.
Laser Led Projector Cost = £650 (avarage)
Lamps...................er it does have one & has a 20,000 light source warranty.
Total = £650.............& no MERCURY added into the environment !
The other inconvenience with conventional projectors is having to actually physically replace the lamps every 4000 hours (remove from installed position to carry this out) & then go through all the correct procedures of disposing of the old Mercury Core Lamp (check it out)
In conclusion, its a NO BRAINER !!