How to Find a Projector Screen

A quality projector screen is as vital to a presentation as the presentation itself. Without the proper screen, a brilliant presentation can be a total waste. Without the right screen, the movies in your home theater will be grainy or off color. Here's how you can find a screen that will reproduce the projector's image without losing quality.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Know the Options

1. Decide whether you want a front or rear projector screen. The difference between the two is that a front projector screen is thick, and so the projector needs to be in front of the screen. These are best for dim light. A rear projector screen is thinner, and the projector is behind the screen. This is best for normally lit rooms.
2. Determine what kind of screen surface you need. Plain white, smooth surfaces will give you good detail, but silvery or iridescent screens will give you more brightness. Some screens are made of glass beads. These screens are best for pictures and videos, but are not so good for looking at computer data.
3. Choose between a rigid, wall mounted screen and a pull down screen. Rigid screens are best for viewing computer data because these screens will keep lines in charts and graphs straight.

Find a Store that Sells What You Want

4. Look for a screen in your local office supply store. These stores will have only a few of the most popular types of projector screens. By shopping locally, you know you can have your screen immediately and return it if there is something wrong.
5. Try calling local businesses and schools. These places might be willing to sell you their used projector screens. They might also be able to suggest where you can get a projector screen locally.
6. Check local classified and sales ads. Someone nearby might be trying to sell their projector screen through the newspaper or online.
7. Browse through eBay. There might be a screen you want for sale at a low price. Some eBay members also have stores of products that are for sale and not for auction. This could be a good place to find a deal.
8. Try your favorite search engine to find an online specialty store that sells only audio visual equipment. There are also stores that only sell projection screens. These stores will probably have the best selection of projection screens.

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