if youre like us still using a big 'ol projection set, dont bother with the cheaper Osram bulbs- Ive bought several phillips bulbs over the years, then recently tried a osram just to see- color was not good and brightness was poor- these guys have the real Phillips bulbs and the set is good as new again... obsolete or not, the SXRD Sony projection sets were probably about as good as projection got, and with the correct bulb, image rivals the new LED sets. sucks the 'simple' bulbs cost so much, but reading about how special they are, its a wonder they dont cost even more- quartz glass, crazy temperatures...but they work :)
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Has a big blue cloud in the middle of the screen, I have used this lamp before as well as OEM, 4 times so far on the same TV, never had this problem. Bought an OEM Lamp at the same time, gonna swap it out when I have time. Sorry, don't have a picture of this.
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I have replaced several bulbs in the past. Real Philips bulbs give the best color, brightness, and longevity. The last one lasted 4,300 hours. I turn my set on and off several times a day. Make a note which lead goes to the back in which lead goes to the side connections and mark them so there's no confusion. When inserting the bulb and holder into the set, the wire hole through the glass should be down. There are several XL-5200 bulb replacement tutorials on YouTube.
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Installed and working Great, easy to install, brought a good TV back to life. Product as described, quick shipment.
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Looks brand new,sounds great and couldn't beat the price.
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This bulb has performed well so far and appears to be solidly constructed. Picture is as good as original. Now we will see how long it lasts.
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Using for a week, it's very good. I bought another cheaper replacement lamp for $17.80, which after 2-month's use, had became very dim. after 6 month of use it would be become visible after turn the TV on for about 6 minutes, but still dim. When took that lamp out of it's frame, I find it's light reflect coating had fallen. I hope this original Philips Lamp for Sony XL-5100 will last as stated.
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Arrived well packaged and promptly. Would do business with this provider again.
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I didn’t recognize my tv with this product. It rejuvenated my tv as if it is new the first day, honestly.
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Lamp restored full and even brightness across the entire screen viewing area
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