Which model LCD Projector would work in a classroom? need one with a low cost bulb?

Hi there, our school technology dept. is looking for a used or new low cost LCD projector . No more than 1000 lumens and if we could find one used with no bulb, which model has a low cost replacement bulb. Which model(s) do you know of that would fit the bill for us. We will use it probably no more than 10 feet away from the screen. Thank you for your answers, I will appreciate all even though only one answer gets voted on as "best"

By "projector" I'm assuming you mean a front projector.

Projector Central maintain a list of currently recommended projectors -- both LCD and DLP -- grouped by intended use. The link below is to the list for "education". You may find a suitable model on the list. There is a link for "lamps" at the left on the Projector Central site that will allow you to research lamp prices for any model you are interested in.

Note that it is difficult to be specific since your question doesn't provide sufficient information about intended use nor what constitutes "low cost". I will therefore make some observations which might help you focus on a suitable model, and provide a couple of suggestions at the end..

1) It might be false economy to focus on lamp cost. Replacement lamps generally cost between $300 and $600, with most falling in the middle of that range.

2) Lamps inevitably dim with use and may fail prematurely, therefore life varies greatly depending on operating conditions (design of the projector; high or low power setting on the projector; how well cooling is implemented; adequacy of maintenance of dust filters; shock from transport and treatment of the projector; etc), but can be expected to be in the 1000-4000 hr range.