Here's a first impressions review of the Gemmy Airblown Projection Screen.
I got the basic model, the trapezoidal 91" one, so my impressions will be based on that unit.
In the Box>
Everything comes in a one-foot-cube double-wall cardboard box. I recommend keeping this to store and transport the screen.
The unit comes in several pieces.
> The inflating frame is made from a light weight parachute-like nylon material. The blower motor is installed in the lower corner, and can be removed.
> The projection screen is made from a heavier burlap/canvas like material. One side is white, the other is black. It installs into the frame via a fair number of clips, and can face either direction.
> A small bag full of stakes and ropes that you secure to a pair of X-straps on the sides of the frame with metal clips.
Setup>
Setup is easy, and can be performed within 10 minutes.
Three of those will be spent waiting for the thing to inflate.
Just set it out, power it up, tie it down, and clip up the projection screen.
Then adjust your projector and you're in business.
Teardown is a little less elegant, but isn't too inconvenient.
Just take down the screen, power down the blower, pick up the tie-downs, then roll the entire shebang into a heap of nylon around the blower motor, before dropping it all back into the box it came in.
Then I fold the tie downs and drop them into a bag, fold the screen back up, and place it safely on top.
Electrical>
SOMEBODY's going to ask, so I'm going to provide. I used a Hopi 9800 "Kill-a-watt" style meter to make these measurements.
The blower draws 120w when at full power while it's inflating the frame.
This then falls to around 95w once the frame's fully inflated.
Power factor is around 0.9, with no detectable inrush current.
There is a 5A inline fuse in the power cord. If you've used any late model box or desk fan, you know the type I'm talking about. It holds a spare.
It is audible, but not too much so. I'd place it at about the same as found in inflatable holiday decorations, and I know you've seen those once or twice.
Any decent audio system that could give a group of people a satisfying movie experience will drown out that blower no problem.
The blower is weatherized but not waterproof. The manual warns against direct exposure to water. I would power it down if it starts raining while you're using it.
Picture>
The heavy canvas projection screen gave a beautiful picture using my Epson Powerlite 826+ set to Eco power in twilight conditions from several points in the projector's working range. It had no problem filling the usable area of the screen.
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| size | Standard 149" | 24 Feet | 14FT with Blower | — | 21FT | 20FT |
16:9 | 16:9 | — | 16:9 | 16:9 | — | |
| mounting type | stake | Outside Mount | Floor Mount | Floor Mount | Outside Mount/Ground Mount/Freestanding | Outside Mount/Ground Mount/Freestanding |
| material | fabric | oxford fabric | oxford cloth | Polyester | cloth | cloth |
| screen surface | — | — | Glossy | Matte | Double-Sided Viewing | Double-Sided Viewing |
| weight | — | 26 pounds | — | — | 20.94 pounds | 20.94 pounds |
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You get what you pay for.
If you're looking for a screen to watch the occasional backyard movie, this is the one to get. It's lightweight, very portable, and setup is easy. The blowers are integrated into the bottom of the screen and quiet enough that they're easily drowned out by the audio. The screen surface comes folded and it's very prone to wrinkles, so I recommend rolling it up after the first use and storing it separately.As for build quality, you get what you pay for. A decent commercial grade screen of this size can start at around $1500. This is definitely consumer grade. I've used it 3 times, and some of the stitching is already starting to fall out. The plastic stakes that came with it are fragile. I've broken 2 just by pushing them into the ground manually. The screen surface is held on by plastic buckles, and although the straps are adjustable, you can't tighten them to tension the screen. The frame isn't strong enough. That also means it's more susceptible to wind.My biggest issue was with the manufacturer. When I received the screen, one of the buckles was missing from the screen surface. I contacted them with pictures of the problem, and they offered to send me JUST the buckle, and told me I'd have to sew it on myself. Fortunately, Amazon's customer service made up for it and I got the replacement delivered today.Bottom line: Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed. This is a novelty item intended for occasional personal use. If that's what you're looking for, you can't beat it for $150.
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