you might try and similar lamp suppliers. they are pretty good at crossing what seem to be odd lamps and are usually much cheaper than the equipment manufacturer and sometimes cheaper than other direct sources. if it is totally custom, you're probably stuck. Russell McMahon wrote: > > I'd be interested in people's thoughts about the costs of lamps for "data > projectors". These cost from about $US400 to $US900 (perhaps more for very > top end models) and are typically about $600. > > The lamps appear to be mercury bulbs with accompanying optics. > The prices SEEM to me to be out of all proportion to what is provided. -------- -- proof that the U.S. media is now state controlled! Ask your' local tv station why the hell they aren't airing the news any more! Our system of government requires an informed public, with their eyes open. -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body