What's your next big purchase?

[Phillycat]

We are buying a digital video projector - we have one currently that belongs to my husband's company, but we need to return it soon and we realized we don't want to live without it! 60" "screen" (really just a blank wall) and perfect HD quality - it doesn't even need to be dark! We never watch regular TV anymore.

We also want to get the Canon Digital Rebel as our next digital camera.

What's the next big thing you want to buy?

[DS1]

1. Probably the successor to the Canon 5D

whatever it's called.

[Dinger]

2. Our Son Is Getting Married This Summer

I think we'll have to give up food and water for a while, but it'll be a very special day:)

[Phillycat]

7. LOL!

I just got married in August, and the whole thing was less than 3K, but we wanted it small and simple, so that's why. I know it can get VERY expensive!! Good luck! :D

[Deja Q]

3. What's the lifespan of the DVP's bulb?

And they are expensive to replace. :(

[Phillycat]

6. We've had it for 18 months now and it hasn't burned out.

So I don't know yet! :shrug: :scared:

[EOTE]

41. I purchased a Sanyo Z2 on eBay about a year and a half ago

I was told the bulb had about 1500 hours on it when I got it, and I've put probably another 2000 on it since then. The light has been on for quite some time telling me to replace the bulb, but it's still going very strong. I hope it remains that way because it costs about $280 to replace. They say that the bulb is good for about 3000 hours or so, but I think if you take good care of it and allow it to cool properly before turning on again, they can last much longer than that. I've heard of some lasting upwards of 8000 hours. Overall, it's a very good value if you're into big screens. I've got mine projected onto a 100" widescreen ($80 from Tigerdirect.com) and the projector itself only cost $500 used. So for under $600, I've got a 100" HD picture that looks absolutely amazing if the lighting conditions are right (in the morning and when the sun is really intense and the curtains don't block it all out, the picture can get washed out). They have 100" plasmas and LCDs, but they're typically more than $50,000, so a bit out of my price range. If you're looking for a good HD projector, I can't recommend the Sanyo Z series enough.

[AlCzervik]

4. we need a lot of things but i think getting the exterior of my house painted is it

i just bought a new washer and dryer and the fridge is dying, hopefully it won't go until the house painting is done and paid for. We also really need new furniture but thats going to have to wait.

[NightWatcher]

5. I'm buying a website for my business

I've seen samples and mine will soon hopefully make me appear very professional

[ceile]

8. Couch, love seat, chairs....

We're not buying each other any xmas presents this year. Instead, the house is getting "presents". I've never bought furniture before. Everything's always been given to me or was my roommate's. Should be fun.

[Phillycat]

10. That's what we're doing re: Christmas presents

The projector will be our xmas present to each other. We were going to get a GPS (we're both hopeless with directions!) but we want the projector more, heh.

Have fun buying furniture! We pretty much got everything at IKEA - they do have some nice stuff!

[ceile]

14. I always forget about IKEA.

Well, could be because it's not within the city limits. I'll definitely check them out.

[Phillycat]

19. They have delivery now too

We got a really nice couch - not like one of those futon frame cheapo looking things. Lemme see if I can find a pic...



That's similar to what we got, only the fabric was nicer, a pretty taupe color with cream piping. Very tailored and classic looking. We also got our coffee table, armchair, and shelving there.

[NMDemDist2]

23. check out these guys

I bought a chair and love it!!

http://www.homereserve.com/?cmpgn=105BrandedG&gclid=CM6E3_btzY8CFSIZWQodz2d3-A

[ceile]

38. Thanks.

Looks that have some pretty nice stuff.

[LaraMN]

9. Something to replace my minivan.

Preferably a vehicle that doesn't make scary scraping sounds, has two working turn signals, two functional wiper blades, does not have a perpetually-on engine light, and isn't leaking and burning oil.

Of course, any vehicle lacking even one of the aforementioned flaws would be an upgrade.

[Phillycat]

11. With your sized family, maybe the Subaru Outback?

They are great cars from everything I hear!

[Phillycat]

12. Why does this thread have a rec?

Odd...

[flvegan]

13. New (to me) car.

Not sure what exactly, though.

[Phillycat]

22. I love my Corrolla.

[TexasBushwhacker]

43. I love my toaster

Scion xB - the new ones aren't quite so boxy though. It gets 30 to 34 mpg.

[MilesColtrane]

15. Nothing.

I spent it all getting my car fixed.

[Phillycat]

20. Man, I've been there.

So far, my 2001 Toyota Corrolla has been a godsend in avoiding those costly repair bills. I'll never have another American made car!

[MilesColtrane]

25. I have learned a vital lesson.

Always get the warranty extended until the car is paid off.

[madinmaryland]

16. A 10 pound bag of whiska cat foot and 15 pounds of cat litter!

This weekend!

[flvegan]

17. MrCoffee is coming by?

[SallyMander]

18. We just made a big purchase this summer

so we're not planning anything soon... but check out this baby!!! :7






Edited to fix the pic...

[Phillycat]

21. That's a nice red X!

Must have cost you a pretty penny. :D

[SallyMander]

27. Prices just keep going up

We thought we were going to have to settle for an orange X, but no! We splurged!!! :D

[Phillycat]

28. Whoa! Pic is working now!

What fun! Do you have trips planned in that thing yet?

[SallyMander]

29. We've just done small trips so far

A few camping trips around Ohio. It is so much fun... It doesn't like hills or going above 55 mph, but at least we get to appreciate the scenery! :rofl:

The big plan is we're going to convert it to run on veggie oil this winter (it's a diesel, so it should be easy... famous last words). Then we're taking it on the road for our honeymoon next fall! Not sure how much time we'll have, so we haven't planned the route, but i'm already excited! :D

[NMDemDist2]

24. probably an HD DVD player to match up with the rest of the home theater stuff n/t

[Vanje]

26. A 2 lb brick of cheddar

Sweet Jesus, I love cheese.

[IndianaJones]

30. gas after work today. 33 gallons x 3.07. nt.

[unsavedtrash]

31. Christmas for the kid

A new mountain bike and guitar hero III are his big requests so far.

[KitchenWitch]

32. Probably a 42" LCD Widescreen TV

I would rather it be new counter top and stainless steel sink in my kitchen.

I have a counter top of white 3 x 3 tile (like in the photo). The grout is almost impossible to keep clean. Only advantage is I can take things right out of the oven and put it on the counter without using a trivet.



And my sink is cast iron with porcelain enamel, it is scraped and scratched beyond being able to make it look good.

[tigereye]

33. furnace

:scared:

[Turbineguy]

34. A bottle of

Vermouth

[av8rdave]

35. My own island in the Caribbean

I'll get back to you on when that actually happens...

[1gobluedem]

36. Laptop

I have a free one from work but I want a better one. I-pod and digital camera are on my list to but I'm dropping strong hints to the SO for one or the other for Christmas.

[Rising Phoenix]

37. laptop

[Initech]

39. I just bought a new car, don't have any planned for quite a while!

And the car I got was a Nissan Altima 2.5SL (2007 model with all the latest amenities like GPS and Bluetooth). It's fucking sweet!

[Omphaloskepsis]

40. I spent 800$ at the dentist yesterday..

I will be eating pasta for a few months. I don't have enough money for any big purchases.

[soleft]

42. I want to buy a used 2000 or 2001 VW Jetta

With under 100,000 miles.