New lamp came today, 2 day FEDEX. It's been on for 2 hours so far and no hiccups yet.
Kudos to Misubishi on their fantastic support! I really don't mind that there was a problem (apparently) with the lamp, nothing is 100% when it comes to consumer electronics and thiis is exactly why support is so critical. Thank God the projector isn't a Sony or Toshiba.
At this point I'd put Mitsubishi at the top of the list of companies with excellent support, alongside BenQ, NEC, Klipsch, Epson, and Samsung.
Unfortunately with Christmas and New Years so close, what with family trips and all, the review is back burner til the New Year.
Hats off to Mitsubishi once again on their stellar support!