Reviews for Optoma Technology Panoview Manual Pull down Projection Screen

45" x 80" - Matte White - 92" Diagonal - MPN: DS9092PM

  • 4
  By member: Weyland-Yutani - Jan 11, 2006

Optoma 92

Strengths: Gray Screen, Size, and 1.8 Gain.

Weakness: None.

This is a great screen. I wish Optoma/Panoview would sell it in different sizes than just the 106" and 92". The Gray color help the contrast ratio and the 1.8 Gain is fantastic for rooms with some ambiant light. My only two complaints (though not really complaints) are that it isn't motorized (but at this price who can complain) and that there are no adjustments if the screen starts get wrinkled or distorted. However, there has been no need so far... it's been perfectly flat. One last thing, I wish it had more mounting hardware included.

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  • 5
  By member: dhishi - Aug 30, 2006

Optoma Technology 92in Diagonal Manual Pull-Down...

Strengths: Inexpensive for a good quality screen

Weakness: Pull down is sticky. Cloth material blows away easily. Poor mounts.

When I received this screen, it has a white frame with grey backing. I thought it was black with white backing as advertised.

Opening up the package I saw no mounts given. There are two rings at the side which let you hang freely from ceiling with hooks or you can drill it directly to the wall.

After installing, I pulled the screen down and realized it is grey with glass beads. The screen material looks like regular cloth with sprayed on glass beads. Pulling it down, it locks at any height however to release back is a toggle. I almost gave up and wanted to pack it back for a return and learned the hard way there is a certain way to pull it back.

Pulling all the way down, there is plastic material that needs to be removed. I do not know why there is a small portion of it as it creates a line on the screen if you are not careful in removing it. The screen is of very light material and blows away if you have a fan or a window nearby.

Turning on my HD72 projector and dimming the lights, all I can say is WOW. For this price, you get a good quality screen. the colors and contrast stand right out like a plasma !

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  • 4
  By member: eliocon1 - Oct 31, 2005

Good Economy Screen

Strengths: Great projection surface. Beautiful contrast and color.

Weakness: The mechanism feels kind of flimsy.

Really nice screen for the price. The 1.8 gain is terriffic for mid-power LCD projectors like the Panasonic AE900U. The blacks are really enhanced using this screen while colors remain strong. Very easy to install. Be nice if it came with the exact measurements in the manual. It would make installation easier. The mechanism feels a little flimsy and you have to pull the screen all the way down to retract it. But for the price it's a minor quibble.

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  • 4
  By member: dwyiu - Feb 27, 2006

Thumbs up

Strengths: Great screen - contrast and colour

Weakness: None

I purchased this screen from Amazon with free shipping and could not be happier. I couldn't find anything this size for a more reasonable price. I would have preferred something >100" but at 92", this 16:9 screen really produces a great picture and is manageable for transporting. There is some rippling at the bottom but it's not too bothersome.

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  • 5
  By member: ckretasianman - May 7, 2006

92 inch 16:9 Graywolf projection screen

Strengths: (a) Light weight and easy to operate (b) Not expensive (c) Reflect light (Gain 1.8). Very bright

Weakness: Wish it could be a little bigger without compromising some of its quality. But then for the price that I paid I am not complaining.

I have purchased this screen back in March. It came in in less than a week and I noticed there was a small dent on the housing. I decided not to return it because it would cost me a lot for the shipping to ship it back.
I am not complaining though because you would not be
able to notice that little imperfection from a distance.
I will do some theater deco stuff to hide the housing anyway (e.g. curtain, etc.) For the price I paid, this is a "great" screen. I was not disappointed at all. I have been enjoying it. I would recommend this screen to anyone who prefers a smaller screen (92 inches).

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