[Hallsy]

I'm hoping to purchase my first projector soon, pretty set on an Optoma HD65 (or HD700x/GT-7000).

I've been having a look around at screens but it is a bit of a minefield!!

I'm restricted to around 180cm screen width, so I'm looking around 80" diagonal.

Have so far looked at Sapphire Parklane and DRH manual screens. Similar cost, and both have what sounds like a nice locking & retraction mech, although I have read of a few problems with DRH's retraction mech's.

Any comments on whether there is much between screen material quality? Any others to look at for similar price? (~£100)

I would really like electric, but I'm not that bothered to spend another £100-150 extra. Being an electrical engineer I'd maybe be tempted to look at retrofitting a manual screen, but then I could imagine it may be less hassle to just buy one.

Other than the ebay ones (which I have heard are very thin, and so maybe susceptible to curl/waves), are there any other reasonably priced electric screens? I'd prefer IR control over RF.

[AV Nik]

Sapphire Screens are probably the best option for you.
Great manufacturer and excellent price for the quality.