For entertainment at a neighborhood BBQ, I picked up a 2600 lumens Optoma projector and 6' X 8' screen from Rock n Roll Rentals. The kids (natives) were getting restless, and we (adults) turned on a seasonal Charlie Brown movie as the sky began to darken. The wild things sat at attention on blankets in the backyard glued to the action on the screen. The picture was very bright and clear. We have tried projecting on a sheet before, and I must say the screen makes all the difference. It took about 10 minutes to set up the screen, and about 5 minutes to find the best place for the projector. It plugged into the VGA display out of my computer and I used a speaker system that hooked up to the audio output jack. Very little investment for something that entertained so many people. Can't wait for the next neighborhood get together.
by Craig Rock
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