Decent screen for the money, but not perfect.
Pros:
Cleanable surface, reliable operation, wide viewing angle, economical, lightweight.
Cons:
Not as bright as some screens, does not hang as straight as heavier units.
The Bottom Line:
Good choice for the budget-minded, but probably not up to critical home theater standards.
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Author's Review
I use my Optoma EP721 DLP Projector (see review elsewhere)in my den and I bought this screen to hang in front of my fireplace. Because it has to clear the mantel, the screen is hung about 18" from the wall, which limits my projection distance to about 13'. At this distance, my maximum projected image size is about 85", matching the screen perfectly.
The screen comes packed in a box with a triangular cross-section. The box survived shipping with no damage whatsoever. There's no assembly...just hang it and go. I used a rod to support the screen and then I hang the rod in a couple open hooks screwed into the ceiling. That way, I can take it down easily and I can also slide it back and forth to adjust the horizontal position. It's MUCH easier to move the screen a couple inches in either direction than to try to realign the projector.
The projection surface is a matte white, which doesn't reflect as much light as some other surfaces, but it has a very wide viewing angle and is cleanable. Just take a soft cloth and some mild detergent and wipe away any smudges.
The mechanism works very smoothly and the screen stays in position without much effort. However, the screen does not hang as straight as the heavier units do. You will probably have some slight bulges or waves in the screen. These might annoy you during scenes where there are straight lines in the projected image. This is the only complaint I have about the screen.
I paid $80 and got free shipping, too. I feel that I got a good deal and I'm enjoying it.
