Projectors are a common piece of equipment that can be used in a range of settings. This can include homes, schools, universities and offices these days. There are a few types of projectors available and all can be used with a screen. While a projector may be permanently set up in one location, in many cases it can be moved around to suit. In the latter case portable projector screens are an option to consider as a simple way of having a screen available wherever you are.
Many projectors are small enough that they can be moved around and used wherever needed. This makes them more flexible and schools, colleges and conference facilities may prefer this type of set up as it lets the projector be moved from room to room. There are also many people that will take a projector on the road and this can include office workers and professional trainers who may have to give presentations in a variety of locations. In all of these cases portable projector screens that can easily be moved around or transported can be a good piece of equipment to have available.
Portable projector screens are designed to be compact when not in use, such that they can easily be carried and moved around. They come in a variety of styles, with some of these including inflatable screens which are air blown and can be inflated for use and then deflated for transport. Gemmy make an example of this type of projector which has a screen area of 126 inches by 71 inches and costs around $300 to purchase.
There are also a number of retractable portable projector screens available and a number of manufacturers, such as Elite Screens and Draper Screens, produce these. The screen typically comes rolled up inside a solid case which also doubles as a carrying case. To use the screen, it is simply pulled from the case and a telescopic arm used to hold it in its open position. When finished the screen is simply retracted back into the case to keep it safe and make it easy to transport. The Elite Screens ezCinema is an example of this style and it is supplied in a durable aluminum case which has a carrying handle to make it easy to transport. The screen is available in a range of sizes and aspect ratios with the cost for the smaller model, which is 39 inches by 70 inches in size being $300. For larger sizes the cost can increase to around $750.
Another style of portable projector screen is a folding screen and these generally feature a collapsible frame onto which the screen is attached. They can be folded up into a compact size when not used and most can be quickly erected without the use of tools. The Draper Cinefold Screen is an example of this and it features a metal stand and frame with a snap on screen. When collapsed it is stored in a compact wheeled case for easy transport and it is available in a variety of sizes, with costs ranging from around $400 to $900.
If you need the flexibility of projector equipment that can easily be moved around, then portable projector screens are a good option. With the variety of styles available most people that need a portable screen should be able to find a type that suits their needs and enables then to set up and use a projector wherever required.