[Cajunpepe]

I bought the new Sony VPL-VW285 ES 4K projector back in late October of 2017.

According to the “hours use” meter on the unit, I have used it 4003 hours in the last 10 months (yes, it is on 11 hours a day sometimes).

The lamp is rated for 6000 hours, however, at 4003 hours, I am now getting a message when it powers up to “please replace the lamp”.

The picture still looks fine and bright.

I bought this partly due to the long life of the lamp—the Sony replacement OEM lamps are $500.

I sort of feel duped—like they owe me another 2000 hours of lamp life!

I know—first world problems...

Anyone else run this lamp for 6000 hours? I do know it is used in a couple other projectors from Sony.