445nm Estimated price drop compared to 473nm RGB?

[johnpoe12]

How much cheaper do you think a 500mw 445nm RGB projector will be compared to a 473nm?

[allthatwhichis]

Prices on turn key systems may not drop that much, especially at first. I am sure negotiations are on for a better price on the diodes but I don't think all the projector companies went out and raided their local best buy like we did. They probably bought one or two to check the diodes out, but I doubt they all were able to go to Nichia and place new orders with a bottom of the barrel price. I could be wrong though.

If you do the math, I'd say they should be about $500 to $800 cheaper assuming you have a 100mW 473.