Side by Side Comparison of: Epson vs Camp Chef

We ordered this screen for our wedding. We'd put together a slideshow and while a friend lent us a projector, his screen was way too large to transport to our venue, even when packed.The screen's cost is reasonable, especially when you consider that as a Prime User, I was able to hVe it over-nighted for something like $16 (it's heavier than the typical $3.99 items Prime does over night). Especially when you consider that Best Buy or PC Richards (NY) don't carry screens in house nor do they easily allows for same-day in store pickup (believe me, I tried).It packs up compact and was super easy to set up. We popped it open in wide screen and the ~200 guests all saw it easily without any problems. The wedding venue's people had no trouble folding it back up and storing it for us to pick up later.I couldn't be happier. When folded it's about as long as an adult male's leg and 1.5-2x as thick. Not bad for the max inches it can support.

I like the mechanism, the way it packs up, used it in a room with about 250 people in it, the powerpoint and video were both clearly visible and a reasonable size. I like the way it clicks when opening to show you where the 4:3 point is, yet opens fully for 16:9 hd videos. My only problem was the stand is very short, made for a living room rather than a public gathering where you need more height. However, the stand/screen are made with the same diameter of a PA speaker stand, and by using one of those, I was able to put the screen up to the height (about 8 foot at the top) I needed for the presentation. It worked very well for me.

The form factor to this product is fantastic. There are a few issues that I can comment on below...1) My problem is that I travel and I want to take this with me. My solution was to use a hard shell golf bag with wheels. You can check the bag into most airlines without a problem. The Duet Dimensions are 46.2 x 12.2 x 9.3 inches. A typical card shell golf bag has a total height of 51 inches, total interior height 47.5 inches, total interior width 11 inches, and total interior depth at 12.5 inches. This easily fits the Duet requirements. I usually wrap the Duet in a towel to prevent a lot of movement in the case. You can buy a used hard shell case for $40 is you look around.2) When I first stretched out the Duet, I noticed a wrinkle down the center of the screen (see the photo). I was a little concerned about it. I decided to leave the screen open for a while to see what would happen. The wrinkle dissipated enough within a day to be OK.3) The issue with the height of the screen has been mentioned before. It would be handy if the height was several inches taller, but that would extend the overall folded dimensions of the product (and no longer fit in my golf bag). Fortunately, the top of the tripod has a plastic guide that easily comes off. For the times I need the screen to be a little taller, I take the guide off and insert another pole down the shaft of the tripod. It took some looking to find a suitable size. I will post a photo the next time I have this set up.Overall, it is a great product and meets my needs at a great price...

I really like this screen.• EASE OF USE: Super easy. Detache base, flip the legs open & slide screen body onto base. Then, unhook both sides of screen, and slide out as far as needed. Literally no more than 90 seconds.• QUALITY: Screen is super white, easy to clean, and unit is well put together. Sure, if you're rough with things you'll break an important piece if plastic. That's on the rough person. We all know YOU take care of your equipment and treat it to last for the long haul. That being said, it is not a fragile piece of equipment.• USES: I use it for business and pleasure. I initially purchased it, along with a video projection unit, to splash presentations up on something other than whatever wall is available. I have a non profit and give presentations to individuals, groups, business and corporations. I wanted something that looked great & refused professionalism without being bulky and unwieldy. All folded up, this fits perfectly into the back of my Jeep JK 2door, not a vehicle known for it's roominess!I also set it up in my living room, and run my BluRay/DVD player through the projection unit. People love it. I love it. Heck, I run my NetFlix through it. It's isually just set up in the corner waiting to be unfolded & used.• WOULD I BUY IT AGAIN: Absolutely, positively yes.Any questions, let 'em fly! :)Dug Shelby[...]

Its nice to be over-impressed when you open up a new item you've bought off Amazon. The reviews are critical to the buyer and these were to me. I had to throw my two cents in: This product is killer.I teach a class once a month and needed a good portable screen to replace my ancient mid-60's projector screen. Some of my students complained my old projector and screen were too small and dim. I bought this one after checking the reviews. I am beyond pleased.It's well made and, as a result, a tad heavy, but not overly so. Pretty heavy duty stand holds it nicely stable at a great height (base of screen 33 inches off floor, top, 76 off floor). Folds up for travel in a flash. Built for many years of travel. I have accidentally walked into my office in the dark when the screen was set up and whacked it pretty hard. There is plenty of mass and "wiggle" to the design so no damage was done. I absolutely love this design!As for the comment on screen curl, I found a very simple solution: Curl the screen back in the middle, about 6 inches either side of center on the top and bottom edge. Don't "crease it." Just bend it back over nearly 180 degrees and that provides a little "strength girder" to the center span which solves the issue of screen distortion completely. I did mine once and it has lasted for a couple weeks but it's quick and easy to do and results in a perfectly flat screen.Combined with my new Viewsonic DLP 5133 projector, I am literally light years ahead of my old system. My students will be pleased and my presentation will be that much more professional.If you need a KILLER portable screen, or a home use screen where you either mount it on the wall or stand it on the tripod slightly away from the wall, grab one of these before EPSON raises the price to $299 where it belongs!Suggestion for EPSON: Charge another $5 and provide a nice fabric bag to keep dust and wooly-boogers out of this nice unit during transport. It is so nice! (I'll probably end up making my own...)UPDATE: After rolling out the new screen and projector combo for my last class, I had to pass on how positive the comments were from our students. They loved it!

If you set-up and take-down the screen often, this is a great choice! About 25lbs. in weight, it's easy to setup and take down in about 10 seconds. This isn't the perfect screen, but to me it's the best on the market, so here's what you need to know. This is still the screen to buy at this time!- The screen curls a little at the top after a bit of use. If you set your projector to cover the entire screen, people might notice the slight curling at the top. I originally stuck a crocheted beanie cap on the center post behind the top center during setup to push the top of the screen forward, but an easier way, and I do this now, is to just curl the top edge of the screen forward, and hold it like that for a few seconds. Sort of reversing the curl. I do this maybe... once a week, if I can remember. It's not that big of a deal, really. After over a year, my two screens have the curling on the top, so just curl forward, hold for a bit, and good to go for the video presentation.- While it's smaller than most traditional screens lengthwise (about half the length) it is still a bit heavy, so if you're hauling this to and from your car, think about getting an over-the-shoulder messenger bag or something similar for your projector/laptop setup if you're hauling everything at once.- It's an 80-inch widescreen picture, and it's quite impressive when you're viewing something that fills the screen. If Epson came out with a larger screen Duet, I'd be on it in a heartbeat! This is a quality portable screen and the bigger the better.- You can't really mount this on the wall or use it on the provided leg stand at will. If you mount on the wall, you have to take off a plate on the back of the screen (4 screws) so you can put it on the wall. So it's either portable or it's wall-mounted, you can't conveniently have both. Not a big deal, if you want a permanent wallscreen, you should get something else. This is well-designed for portable use.- The screen, when folded up and carried around, can stand on its own. If you're hustling through elevators and corridors, you can stand this on the ground while waiting. The legstand has a clip which locks it onto the screen, but it can open while you're running around, so just pay attention to the legstand when going to and fro. A simple tug on the legs will click it back in place.As for the curling of the screen, if some sort of firm strip (much like a wooden yardstick that a seamstress uses to measure fabric) were running down the center of the screen to keep it straight, it wouldn't hamper the opening/closing of the screen, and could be the answer to the problem.Still, it's the best screen for ultra-portable users. I set this screen up 12 times a week, and it's holding up very well.UPDATE: I own two of these screens. One for home - I use is a few times a week, at least once in the backyard at night. I leave one at work, and use that one every weekday. After over a year, still really enjoy owning this screen and have no regrets.Recommended!

Screen is great. It's portable, well-built and relatively easy to put together. The frame is steel which makes it hold up in any condition (kit includes stakes in case of windy day). It also includes a couple of travel bags that hold the poles, screen. It may be a little big for small rooms but if you plan to use it outdoors, this screen is perfect. We used it on July 4th and had a great time.

Perfect camping movie screen! pairs perfectly with the Pyle PDA5BU Amplifier Receiver Stereo system set. I had absolutely no issues putting this together and taking it apart. NO PINCHED FINGERS like the other reviews noted. Maybe the company listened to complaints and fixed the locking spring tabs since mine are round. Just a little thumb pressure easily unlocks the pieces and allows easy sliding. Love this screen!!... took about 5 min to assemble and a minute longer to disassemble due to careful folding/packing. Didn't even look at the instructions, not rocket science! BTW .. this is replacing a bigger blowup screen that requires constant power, is twice as heavy and takes almost half hour to setup!

Completely exceeded expectations. Made for a wonderful movie night on the deck with friends. Very easy to set up and take down, and the screen material seems strong enough to last for a very long time. I was expecting something a little flimsy that would get the job done for a few viewings. This feels like it might be the first and last screen I ever have to buy. The only challenge was that due to the humidity, taking it all back apart was a little difficult. Everything fit together so tightly that it was hard to pull the bars apart. That's a sign of good construction, so definitely not the manufacturer's fault.

I needed an outdoor screen because i was hosting a backyard movie for the kids in the neighborhood. I previous was using a king sized white flat sheet that was clamped to my photography backdrop stands. It didn't look the greatest but it got the job done. My only problems aside from the aesthetics was that they way I set it up, it was not stable at all when the wind started to blow. This portable outdoor movie screen is perfect. I actually get more screen area with this then I did with the bed sheet. I also love that it takes about 10 minutes to set up, even less to take down. Best part is that it can be done alone without any assistance. With my previous set up it took a much longer time to set up and take down. I don't know why I waited so long to buy this. It already paid for itself by saving me from headaches. If you host outdoor movies, this is a must buy.

Love it, went up very easy and was perfect for backyard drive in movie

This screen was everything I hoped it would be! It is the perfect size my dad stands 6 feet tall and it is a bit bigger than him. I set it up indoors and it was pretty easy although I pinched my finger... The clips to put the screen on the pole is a bit tough but we got it done. All pieces came nothing was missing and it is very easy to take down. I paired the screen with The Epson HD 3000 lumens in both color and white brightness. I cannot wait to use this outdoors!!! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for an outdoor screen.

I have owned this product for just under 8 years. I have used it in my basement, paired with a 720p projector. Overall, I really love this screen. Setup is easy, and it gives a good picture (this has more to do with the projector than the screen). The only problem that I have with the screen is that it sags a little bit in the middle along the top (see provided pictures). It isn't perfect, but once you have the projector on, you really don't even notice the sagging. I would definitely buy this item again, but with the way this one has held up for me, it will probably last a lifetime.

I agree with the pros and cons that others have outlined. I really like the innovative design for its size and portability. It is extremely easy and fast to set up also. It is a bit heavy to carry around for a long time or a long distance, but overall not overwhelming. Probably the biggest down side is the flex at the top and bottom of the screen due to lack of reinforcement. Leads to distortion of the picture at the top and bottom edges. I would recommend this product but would definitely outline that downside to someone.

Packaged nicely when delivered. I like the Projector Screen it was bigger than what i thought it would be. Easy to set up, easy to adjust the width sliding in and out from behind the Projector, easy to take down just be careful if you are short its over 5 ft tall when put together. Quality made, very professional and well constructed. A little heavy if you are not able to carry anything over 20 pounds. I don't know if it should be used outside but it appears it could be used for outside as well, because of the quality look of it i wouldn't use it outdoors but that's not to say it couldn't be. It is well constructed and shows very good when the Projector displays on it.When closing it up it stands up nicely in a corner i would have something behind it in case it falls but it stands up nicely is not an ugly sight if you can't store it somewhere that is hidden. When transporting, carrying handle is nice and sturdy and the screen is compact and stands about 43 inches when folded up. The only reason i didn't give it a 5 is because of weight but i would highly recommend it!! Adding Side View of how the screen stands from a wall per customer inquiry of how far the screen stands from a wall.

A very nice screen with some limitations. As mentioned in several other reviews, there is some sagging in the middle due to there being no support. However, if you are being judged because your screen has some small limp areas, the problem is with those doing the judging and not your presentation. Yes, I know if it was perfectly taut, things would look better, but the results are not horrible. Most people looking wouldn't notice or care.As for portable, that is up to the individual. It is well constructed, and therefore, heavy. They claim 29 lbs. but it sure feels more like 40 or 50 to me. I know I wouldn't want to lug it around all day long. It is also not meant to be taken on a plane. I suppose you could get a large duffle bag and check it, but that sure seems like a lot of trouble. Don't even think about using it as a carry-on, unless you like making a scene and can't enjoy a flight without feeling the hostile wrath of your fellow passengers. If the place you are going doesn't have a screen or whiteboard, use a light colored wall. Or, think twice about what kind of rinky-dink company doesn't have a place to properly project content on. Did you have to bring your own projector? That might be what some call a "business clue".It is simple to use and the clever design makes it easy to open and close. When closing, make sure to line up the frame with the channel for a secure fit. You also don't have to be six feet tall or have a ladder handy to set it up. It comes with a wall mount kit that is sturdy, but if you want a permanent solution, you'd have one hat you pull down or lowers automatically. Having the ability to do 4:3 or 16:9 is a very nice feature indeed.Overall we are very satisfied with it and considered it a good value.

Heavy but well constructed. Not really for traveling but nice to be able to store it away. The gold lines in the middle of the screen are visible in white light but for most movies not visible. One think I didn't count on - while the screen is plenty wide it's not particularly long due to its design. This meant we had to shrink the picture to fit the screen. The end result is rather than a huge a movie screen it's more like a big widescreen tv. Works very well for s small living room. If you are looking for a huge movie experience you'll probably be disappointed. Works well for us though.

I have been wanting to have a nice portable projection screenthat is easy to setup and take down and store. This productfits my requirements very well.It is compact (42.5"*10"*2") (when collapsed), portable for transport in a car and moving from roomto room at home. it is somewhat heavy (about 28 pounds) It is very easy to setup.One person can easily do it. You take out the tripod. Adjustthe legs to the desired height (29-34" from the floor) and insert the screenon the vertical pole of the tripod and expand it by pulling the sides. As it expandsit clicks at 65" or 80" diagonal. The vertical height of the screen is 40"As many have pointed out there is a vertical sag and top and bottom sag.This happens because the screen is folded and supported in the middle andnot at the top and bottom. I use this screen to project movies from my projector.The vertical indentation is not noticeable. The top and bottom sags don't affectthe screening because the movie doesn't cover the top and bottom edges.The tripod is sturdy enough. In my opinion it is a well designed productBecause of the inherent sag, I am not giving it a perfect 5

I bought this as it was recommended by an outdoor theatre guy as his choice of portable screens, to go with an Epson projector. It is gigantic, much bigger than I was expecting, and while one person can assemble it and take it apart, it takes two to move it. Its very solidly made, and popping the frame apart to pack away is much easier if you use a flat knife or some other such poking tool to push down the connecting pins, they are serious business and pushing them in with a finger does not do the trick. The clips that attached the screen material are also tough, and need care to avoid getting your finger flesh trapped (I learned the hard way). I would not say that the screen is something you would want to put up and take down after each movie - unless maybe you were camping - because it is a bit of a hassle -and I have yet to see how it will handle the elements - it got wet, and I noticed some rust water inside the frame when taking it down for the first time. On the whole I am very satisfied with the purchase and think it will work wonderfully for my location and outdoor movie watching needs.

I used this with a projector from behind that was inverted to show the picture correctly from the other side and it did very well. I could see a very clear picture from at least 30 feet away (and probably more but that's where the pool ended). The anchor system is great and the storage bag is perfect. I set it up by myself in about 8 minutes but I'm also pretty tall. This would be tricky to do by yourself if you're shorter but I'm sure it would be possible once you're familiar with it. I wish the push-button clips to connect the pieces were a little easier to operate (would have given 5 stars but for this) - certainly there are better options out there for manufacturing. Light weight, easy to store, good price.

the picture is great, easy to set up....a little harder to take down. You need some sort of a tool to push in the retainer buttons to take apart.

It's hard to put together and take apart. It's great once it's put together.

This was a great product. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because the take down was very hard. I wish they included a small tool to help with the take down. It literally took me 5 mins to put it up. Very sturdy and good quality.

I set my screen up for the first time last night. I am very pleased with this product overall. However, it was much tougher for me to assemble than I'd hoped it would be. The instructions were great. It was just difficult for me to lock the last piece of the frame in place. I won't be disassembling it after each use as I had originally planned. Other than that, I am quite satisfied with my purchase.

Functionally this screen is fantastic, but the quality is just not there. The worst part is that most of the screws will fall out at some point and, if you don't notice, then the metal supports will tear into the screen. Epson did replace the first one that did this but I noticed screws already gone from the replacement. The screws and some of the hardware seem non-standard and when I tried to use the screws from the handles as replacements, they turned out to be just slightly the wrong size. We've probably gotten our money's worth (as it is on the cheaper side) and if you don't need the portability on a regular basis, then you probably wont have a problem. Also, yes the top and bottom curl a little, but unless you are a super perfectionist it's not a big deal. At the end of the day I probably would have bought the same screen because it is really portable and flexible.

I've order two of these for our church, and they work pretty good, the compactness and Folding/retraction is awesome, however the Screen has a few creases and came with a few small blemishes, also the plastic tip that is on top of the tripod tube falls offbut other than that, I was pretty satisfied.

I used these screens at my former corporate employer so I bought one for my business when I went independent.THE BAD: The one I received had curves in the center of the screen from the rollers. It distracts you from the image projected, but not horribly so. I cannot recall if the previous ones I used also had the same issue.THE GOOD: However, with that aside, the design is great, compact and versatile compared to traditional models. The stand nests on the back for easy carrying with the attached handles. It even comes with a wall mount bracket.THE MAIN PROBLEM: Since I was dissatisfied by the damaged package and the creases down the center of the screen I returned it to CONNECTBUY. I waited a month and received no refund. I e-mailed them and they responded apologetically and said "we'll process it with the manufacturer in 2-3 days." I waited another month and then contacted Amazon Customer Service. They are now working on resolving it.

I purchased three of these to use for training's at various venues. They are great and fold to a fairly compact size that will fit in any car and they aren't too bad to lug around. They are well built. My only issue with them, likely caused by their compactness, is that they are not tall enough. I often have to set up on a pedestal or table to get high enough for larger crowds, but should be ok if you have a smaller audience. I still recommend them, they are probably the best solution out there that I have ever come across.

Screen setup is amazingly easy, the accordion metal braces in the back are a well designed method of expanding the screen, but I have a better quality picture on my wall than on this screen that came out of the box (New) with crease marks that show in the screen while projecting to it.I would recommend this product to anyone that needs a screen setup in an outdoor setting like I have been using it.- Well made- Easy setup & Tear down- Lightweight enough to carry, but heavy enough to be quality made and weighted down for wind issues.

As a few other reviewers noted, there is a distinct bar going down the middle of the screen due to the manner in which it is stored. For the most part I can ignore it. It becomes evident during lighter scenes with more white background. Secondly, there are no top or bottom supporting structures to ensure that the screen stays flat at the top and bottom. Fully extended there is significant rolling of the top and bottom of the screen. If you are not using the entire screen then this will not present a problem. My projector can go up to 300 inches, so I use the entire screen. Most noticeable during scenes that pan up or down. Overall I like the design of the screen, but it has some major drawbacks that wish I would have investigated more thoroughly before purchasing.

Provides a clear image. Easy to put together, did it in under 5 minutes. Needed two people because it is so larger you can't hold one side and connect the other side. The negative is that it is impossible to take it apart. Ended up just leaving it in the garage after about 20 minutes trying to push in one of the buttons.

The screen itself appears to be well made and should prove to be durable. The frame itself is a little thin/light relative to the quality of the screen itself. It isn't cheap so I was expecting a little hardier support system.

Love the screen but the poles get stuck and can be time let do take down

Pops together like a tent .- poles have metal clips that snap into place . One pole was broken upon arrival. Kind of small for a projector . Projector needs to be close to fit .

Very good picture with easy setup but taking it apart is a pain in the a$$! Lots of fingers were hurt in the process. We finally had to use one of the smaller stakes to poke the locking pin back in to pull the poles apart. Family still enjoyed it but definitely wish taking it apart had been less painful.

Screen is very easy to put together (10 mins), sturdy and well built but arrived in a beat up box and screen had stains on it. Returned to amazon for replacement. Hopefully the replacement is in better shape.

Sturdy, Probably one of the best screens out there. But really not portable -- very heavy, very substantial. We needed something we could ship from place to place or put in an overhead rack, and this did not fit the bill. We sent it back and bought a smaller one.If you will be staying in one place with the screen - I think that this is probably a great choice for you.

I'm giving it an AVERAGE for NOW... Because these are HUGE creases...most reviews I read stated there were some "small creases that weren't a big deal", and I thought, "well sure, but those will wear away soon".... But THESE!!?? They'd BETTER go away!! It IS easy to mount on the wall and it DOESN'T weigh 40 or 60 pounds when you go to mount it...a female with any "I can do this" can put it up in the wall herself --- I did and it took less than 30 mind and that was from getting it out of the box to the expanded to the 80" --- but these creases are NOT small, and they ARE a big deal if they stay this way... So let's hope they don't!! I TRIED posting a picture 5 times to show the finished product but it kept saying it couldn't upload it...but trust me...the creases ARE HUGE on the screen I got...VERY crevassed into the screen....UPDATE MARCH 4TH lines did NOT go away and I took the screen off of my wall and use the WALL as my screen and it's PERFECT.. the screen will now only be used as a portable for outdoor movies and hopefully we can see the movies or...will not suggest anyone buy this and if I didn't have to go through the hassle.of a return I would do it and get my money back...but,it'll probably be fun for outdoor movies and hopefully watching some outdoor Sunday and Monday night NFL games on nights where I feel like it... :-)

Great screen and concept to have 2 sizes while it lasted. After only a few uses it failed to open properly and sags greatly in the middle (the sagging design flaw could have been anticipated with the easy solution of a cross bar attachment along the top with ring and hook secures). Hopefully Epson tracks these comments and makes the necessary quality improvements to this product. Although the buyer should be aware of this problem, it may not be common and the options for similar portable screens are few. None-the-less, buyer beware.

Item came shipped not functional. The screw on the arm that is attached the side of the screen had fallen off. So I'm concerned with the overall quality and durability since it already arrived damaged. There was also noticeable dents and scratches all over the item. Overall, I am really disappointed in the quality of the product.

This was a gift I had shipped to my niece in Columbus, OH. She was planning to make a video presentation at a recent family reunion and was persuaded NOT to rent a screen, but to own this one which she identified online. I was not impressed with what I saw when I arrived at the reunion, The screen seemed flimsy, fragile, and not very sturdy. While she was certainly pleased that she did not have to spend any money to rent one, she probably would have chosen a different brand/model screen had she known how inadequate this one was. While the surface of the screen was ok, I anticipate that even with modest use, this screen will not be functional before long. I have had my DA-LITE screen for more than 20 years, and it still looks and functions like it was new. The challenge would have been transporting my screen to/from the reunion with all the other stuff we had to carry. Once we left the reunion, my niece would still be faced with renting a screen EACH time she needed to make a video presentation. That's not very cost effective, and that's why the gift. If only it could be returned for a better model at the same price!!

The concept is different than the traditional typical screen in that it opens horizontal vs. vertical.What I like:Stand is sturdy, easily store stand in the screen case.Screen is protected in a decent case, although plastic case, we'll see how durable it is over time.Has the option to mount to a wall.What I don't like:Bulky and heavy compared to other screens due to the dual enclosures (right and left) that come together.As other reviewers have mentioned, top and bottom edges curl, although it curls only on the black edge, not affecting the screen itself.The one I received has indentation marks where the screen comes together like it's been stored in this closed position for a while. I've seen this screen elsewhere and it did not have this issue or the curling, so not sure if this is due to being stored for quite some time or if it's due to something else. I'll try to post a picture of these issues.Height is very short as others have said, so if you are showing this to a crowded room, you may be challenged to get it to a height everyone can view. Wish they offered an extension tube or a height adjusted base.

For what it's worth the item was well packaged and the materials looked durable. I am a pretty handy gal and have put together most of my own furniture and all sorts of large appliances, even with terrible or no instructions, but this was too much. I spent 30 minutes just trying to get the poles together and gave up after I realized this product wouldn't be suited for my idea of the occasional impromptu outdoor movie night because of all the work required to assemble it. I didn't even make it to the part about attaching the screen. Then I spent another 30 minutes just on pulling the few poles apart. I have a white pvc fence to project on and that works ok, but I tested the difference between screen and no screen and it does make a nice difference projecting on the more uniform surface of course but need a more convenient option.

Lots of wrinkles and very hard to take apart due to design. Returning

This is VERY small

Started off great. The frame snaps together easy and clips make hanging screen quick.Unfortunately 2 issues arose......Screen had a horizontal crease that was very pronounced. Some Ironing helped some but it was still present.The HUGE issue is disassembly. The small metal nubs that hold the pieces of the screen frame together are very hard to depress hard enough to get the frame apart. I had to Mcgyver a tool to help. It was a huge pain and I did return the screen.

Item arrived and the holes didn't match up. Returned item and received another. Second item had one of the pop out buttons wayyyyy down into the tube and was unusable. Returned for the second time.

I did my research before purchasing this item. I looked for convince with setting it up, with taking it down, and of course the clarity of the picture. Out of those three things I got only one. The picture on the screen is great. Unfortunately, the set up and break down is horrible!!! The snaps are miserable to push on and pull off. They hurt your fingers and one of the snaps has already broke, due to trying to pull it off without pinching your fingers. The frame is a push button snap thing. I usually have to get my dad or brother to take it apart. They have had to use a tool to push the button in and turn the pole to pull it out. All this to say it's not convenient or easy to set up or break down. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!

Review mostly related to storage and or shipping of product. Screen arrived damaged falling out of unsealed box and imo water damaged box. As a result, it is missing the wall mount+ hardware. Screen casing marred in several places, and screen has indentations from being rolled up with chunks of stuff on the screen.

This screen started coming apart after two uses. We don't use it very frequently, so when we went to return it we were told we were outside the 30 day window. Save your $, buy something else more durable.

The top and bottom edges curl back and the screen sags slightly in the middle. Creases exist toward the middle of the screen where the case meets when folded up. I sent my original order back as defective and Amazon sent a replacement. The second screen received was just as bad, so I had to send that one back as well.

Disappointed the screen sags and has indentation in middle does not scretch out all the way. They need to add something that goes parallel so the screen can be completely flat but I like that it's portable and compact.

I ordered this back in June of 2015. The only complaint at the time was the screen kind of bulges out in the middle once opened. I would have rated it 4 stars. The reason I'm writing this review and giving it two stars is because the last time I opened the screen a screw came loose. I have only used the screen a handful of times so this shouldn't have happened. This made the entire skeleton of the projector come unhinged. As the projector unfolded the screw or either the metal that came loose put holes all in my screen. I was able to put it back together but the holes are still in the screen. Anybody that has purchased this or is thinking about purchasing this will probably want to check the screws from time to time to make sure they are tight.

Based on positive reviews, I purchased this screen at the last minute for an upcoming speaking event. Bad idea. There is a tightening piece on the pole to clamp the legs in place on the center pole. On my brand new screen the piece can not be tightened; it just spins and spins without ever gripping the pole. This means that the center pole sags to the floor and the legs are never fully extended, making the screen both too low to the floor and unstable. The slightest nudge sends it tumbling to the floor. Very disappointing.

Plastic clip that holds the screen onto the frame snapped within 30 days

Save your sanity. Do not buy this screen. I bought it in January but haven't put it together because the weather wasn't propitious until now. Today, I tried. The frame consists of shock cord poles that snap together. But more than just snapping together, they have those little buttons on springs on the inside pole section that are supposed to snap into holes on the outside pole section. And snap they do. The springs are very strong and the tops are more squared off than they ought to be. Since they don't slope hardly at all, they have to be pushed absolutely flat. If you do buy this screen, take my advice. Don't snap them all completely in place before the last one. It won't fit together properly. You need to leave two of them partially pushed in and then snap the last two in place. I found out, when I tried to pull one out partially, that taking them apart with your bare hands is an impossibility. At least it was for me. I ended up never getting that last piece in place and never attempted to fasten the screen to the frame. It took me an hour to get the poles apart and I had to used channel lock pliers to hold the buttons in part way while pushing them the rest of the way with a screwdriver and simultaneously pulling them apart. You should have seen that trick! And now the poles are so scratched up from they way I had to take them apart that I can't very well send it back. There's a bunch of money down the drain! I read the reviews on this screen before purchasing it and I never read where anyone else had this problem. Perhaps my fingers are just not strong enough, but if that's the case, I would just warn you that if you don't have strong fingers, don't get this screen.

Arrived today after I paid for expedited shipping one of the poles was bent so that it could not be assembled. Have a little girl that will be disappointed when outside movie doesn't work. Almost looked like I received a used and broken set of poles.

This screen was sent with wrong parts so the screen does not snap onto the pole like it should. The front of the screen has spots on itseveral areas. The four end caps on the movie screen base is cracked.Thank you Brenda