Focupix HDVio Electric Screen with RF Remote
Focupix Electric Screen with RF Remote
Summary
- Product Name: HDVio 16:9 Electric Screen
- Manufacturer: Focupix
- Distributor: HTDepot.com
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- Value Rating:
- Review Date: May 05, 2008 08:10
- MSRP: $ 399
- Specifications
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- Screen material: High Contrast Grey
- Fabric: anti-static, anti-acid fabric (prevents dust accumulation, mildew proof)
- Format: 16:9
- Case Material: aluminum, titanium grey
- Remote: RF (Radio Frequency)
- Size: 110" diagonal (96" x 54")
- Viewable size: 104" (91" x 51")
- End-to-end size: 102" x 65"
- Includes: Block wall mounting hardware
Pros
- Super easy to install
- RF remote with wired backup
- Flexible power options
- Quiet operation
Cons
- No IR or 12VDC trigger control
- Doesn't include hardware for stud installation
Introduction
We were more than skeptical when we first heard of the Focupix electric screens. Their retail price hovered around $799 for a 104-inch screen, however the typical street price was just $329.99. With a retail drop-off that steep we wondered how on earth anyone could pack enough equipment into the box to make this screen actually function. It turns out these electric screens must be easier to make than I thought. The overall quality and performance of the Focupix HDVio screen had us rethinking what an electric screen should truly cost the average consumer.
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BMXTRIX posts on May 19, 2009 09:41
neokeelo;568815
No I purchased the regular 110 grey one.
This one --? Product Code: FHV169AX-110-GY
I think if I keep it rolled up most of the time I wont get any waves for a very long time. It seems like waves develop more on manual pull down screens. I hope this is the case.
No, this is not the case. Rolling a screen up, or leaving it down full time has no bearing on it getting waves in the material. Non-tensioned screens get waves in them 100% of the time. They can have waves out of the box, or they will typically start to get waves within the first twelve months of use.
This is across the board, from every single screen that I have seen over the past ten years and is consistent with reports given by others who have owned electric and manual screens as well.
There are some BETTER non-tensioned screens out there, but they are often in the same price range as the tensioned Focupix or an Elite tensioned model.
While you did get a good price, you will get waves in that screen and that will make the screen a fair bit worse than just using a wall to project onto in due time.
westcott posts on May 19, 2009 07:48
neokeelo;568815
No I purchased the regular 110 grey one.
This one --? Product Code: FHV169AX-110-GY
I think if I keep it rolled up most of the time I wont get any waves for a very long time. It seems like waves develop more on manual pull down screens. I hope this is the case.
Wow, I thought my memory was failing or Alzheimers was kicking in early until I checked the original dates. This thread is almost exactly a year old!!!!
Man, don't scare us old people like that. Our weak hearts can barely operate a remote.
neokeelo posts on May 19, 2009 03:40
No I purchased the regular 110 grey one.
This one --? Product Code: FHV169AX-110-GY
I think if I keep it rolled up most of the time I wont get any waves for a very long time. It seems like waves develop more on manual pull down screens. I hope this is the case.
This one --? Product Code: FHV169AX-110-GY
I think if I keep it rolled up most of the time I wont get any waves for a very long time. It seems like waves develop more on manual pull down screens. I hope this is the case.
BMXTRIX posts on May 18, 2009 10:09
Did you get the tab-tensioned version? I'm really interested in hearing about how you do/don't like it. I put up one of their fixed frame screens and while the quality of the entire thing was nowhere near what Carada delivers, it was good for those on really tight budgets.
neokeelo posts on May 17, 2009 01:46
I just purchased the 110" screen. I will post some pictures after I receive it and get it installed.
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