Dead: (now $230, still a good price) 12' Inflatable Projector Screen: $129.99 @ Target Online, Today only!

[Kaido]

http://www.target.com/gp/detai...147966?asin=B00149GKUU

I have the older version of this screen and it's fabulous. Packs up nicely in the included duffel bag. The system works like this:

1. Lay out frame flat and plug motor in to inflate
2. Strap on screen
3. Pull upright and tie the bungees to the ground with the included ground screws

The motor runs constantly and is a bit noisy (like a hairdryer), but if you have your speakers going it's not a big deal. Super fun if you have a backyard or other outdoor area to use this with. I got a cheap picnic table from Home Depot to put the projector and DVD player on (I use an Oppo Upconverting DVD player). More recently I picked up a Western Digital TV HD device that plays SD & HD movie files off a USB thumb drive or USB hard drive:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...&cp=1&id=1218008588808

That works pretty well because it's compact (it doesn't handle high-bitrate 1080p stuff very well though, so you'll need to down convert it first).

For speakers I have a boombox and sometimes use some garage speakers with an old stereo amp. Sounds great outdoors! Get some lawnchairs or blankets, fire up the grill, and have a great time

 

[wedi42]

shows $230 for me

 

[Basilisk]

First hint...

Originally posted by: wedi42 (12/07/2008 12:55 PM)
shows $230 for me

Second hint...

Topic Title: 12' Inflatable Projector Screen: $129.99 @ Target Online, Today only!
Topic Summary: great for outdoor movie nights!
Created On: 12/06/2008 07:56 PM

If a third hint is needed... you're out of reach, so I can't reboot you.

 

[Doomer]

Nonetheless It's a killer idea.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: Doomer
Nonetheless It's a killer idea.

Yup and even at $230 it's an awesome deal. Twelve-foot screens typically sell for over $1,000 online:

http://www.markertek.com/Produ...ntent=&utm_campaign=sf

I'm not saying this is top-notch quality or anything, but it fits the bill quite nicely. I only see the wrinkles in the screen in really bright parts of the movie, and don't even notice them unless I'm looking. It's also noisy, but again that's what speakers are for. Killer deal all around. This plus a good projector and a DVD Player/Xbox 360/Playstation 3/Popcorn Hour/WD TV HD/whatever is just LOADS of fun

 

[Creig]

Looks like a neat product.



Weeelllllll...... Just as long as somebody doesn't also bring an inflatable date to movie night, that is.

 

[loup garou]

$160 now?
Anyways, my $2.50 canvas dropcloth screen worked fine for backyard movies for us this past summer.
I only had about a 96" screen, though, this is a bit bigger!