Variation Reviewed: Formovie Theater Ultra Short Throw Projector 2800 Lumen Triple Laser UST Fengmi T1 Global Android OS

I ordered a floor rising screen and an UST laser projector based on reviews on this site and others. The screen was quick to arrive, but the projector took longer. This was not an issue as it was expected to not be shipped immediately. Customer service as great and kept me informed of the status, and helped make sure my projector shipped in a timely manner. Both items arrived in perfect condition, and were easy to set up. The picture with the Vividstorm ALR screen and the Formovie Theater projector are amazing, in the daytime with ambient light or in the evening with low light conditions. I can go from living room to home theater in less than 90 seconds. And back just as fast.

Variation Reviewed: Vividstorm Motorized Floor Rising ALR Projector Screen for Ultra Short Throw Projectors 120 Inch - VSDSTUST120H

I don't even know where to start. This screen is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. 4K, HDR, 3D, everything I have thrown at it looks amazing. I have always used fixed screens when I could and then motorized ceiling drop screens in other places. However, after purchasing a new house with cathedral ceilings, I didn't want anything taking up the wall behind the entertainment center and leave some room for artwork for my wife. 

Brightness, clarity, and overall quality in a light-controlled setting is off the charts. I have this paired with a BenQ V7050i and Spectra sliding drawer and I could not be happier. It is absolutely the best screen I have ever had. 

I currently have this wall mounted with the optional brackets. I was able to adjust the rise to match what was needed for the projector image to match up perfectly with ease using the included tools. It also has a nice built-in look behind our entertainment center/cab. I have had no issues with ripples or anything and the tension on the screen has been spot on and it opens to the exact same position every single time. 

If there was any downside, it may be that there is no black border on the screen on the sides, so if your projector has a slight light bleed, you will see it if you try to match up the image with the edges of the screen. Even still, I wouldn't call it much of a downside. Putting curtains up or painting the wall a light absorbing color could help with some of that. 

I HIGHLY recommend this screen. I have had no need for support, so can't comment on that aspect.

 

Variation Reviewed: Formovie Theater Ultra Short Throw Projector 2800 Lumen Triple Laser UST Fengmi T1 Global Android OS

The purchase process was smooth. I got in touch with one of the sales reps via the chat and then on the phone. The projector screen shipped almost immediately however, I had to wait for the projector for almost 2 weeks. Over all, I am impressed by the quality of the product and the image that it produces. One of the immediate items that popped up was on HDMI3 eARC port, my receiver was not receiving the input audio from the Android TV system and the input/screen refreshes every 30 sec or so thus pausing the externally sourced video (like Amazon Fire Stick). I raise a support ticket and waiting for an update from the seller. As long as I am on HDM1 or 2 or while on HDMI3, turn of the eARC on T1, no issues observed. Unless you plan to use external player like Fire Stick or Apple TV, this might be a deal breaker.

As it is already mentioned in lot of the reviews, the top right corner does have some focus issues but I felt it was negligible. The projector could have been a bit more luminous or brighter for my room (as it a basement with a window and bright ceiling lights) but when no ambient light present, the image is outstanding. The built in speaker is not bad but I would anyways not use it for theater experience. Still exploring the options on the device. The KeyStone setting needs some understanding for new bees like me. While I was not able to adjust the height exactly to get 120" screen but was able to get the screen to fill most of the screen, almost like up to 118 to 119". I do see some spilling of the screen in the darkest setting of the room but otherwise, no issues.

The experimental USB dongle provided works excellently with the system for shutting the VivdStorm roll down as soon as the T1 is shutdown. Liked it. Still working on setting up one remote for all the devices. Definitely need to tinker some settings for that to happen.

I wished there were more user defined profiles available to save for brighter room setting and a darker rooms setting. Otherwise, it is constant adjustment according to the ambient lighting. Still exploring the product.

           

Variation Reviewed: Formovie Theater Ultra Short Throw Projector 2800 Lumen Triple Laser UST Fengmi T1 Global Android OS

Living in an apartment wasn't going to stop me from obtaining a home theater I've always dreamed of having.

Formovie Projector:

I went with this projector after seeing a lot of reviews that this projector is the best in the market for its price range. AndroidTV OS was a must for me, because I wanted to sideload apps, uninstall proprietary apps and replace the ad filled AndroidTV Launcher with a minimal style launcher (which you see in the attached picture).

This projector has been phenomenal for me so far with no issues.

Vividstorm Floor Rising 92" Screen:

No issues, other than with the screen USB Trigger gift. On their website they say this USB can trigger their screens when plugged into 99% of projectors. Well the Formovie must be in the 1%, because when I plug the USB in my projector, the USB does not retrieve power (Other USBs do retrieve power when plugged in). I've tested their USB on other devices like my av receiver and computer, and it triggers the screen to rise. This does not penalize the screens review, as Vividstorm mentioned it was a gift, but it would have been nice for it to work.

     

<div class="OriginalReviewText"><span class="OriginalItemReviewed">Variation Reviewed:</span> <a class="OriginalItemReviewedLink" href="/AWOL-Vision-LTV-3500-Ultra-Short-Throw-Projector-4K-Triple-Laser-3500-Lumens-UST">AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Ultra Short Throw Projector 4K Triple Laser 3500 Lumens UST</a></div><p>I've owned a number of long and short throw projectors over the years, and the one downside to most of them was brightness, especially during day time viewing in a non-light controlled room. That's certainly not an issue with the LTV-3500. The picture is easily bright enough to watch during the day. Colors are intensely vivid. With 4K UHD, HDR 10 (and the promise of Dolby Vision in the near future), the picture is so crisp it's almost 3 dimensional. And speaking of 3D, this projector has that too!</p><p><br></p><p>The settings are relatively straight forward, with the settings for projector/screen positioning especially well designed for a UST that requires manual positioning.</p><p><br></p><p>Design-wise, the 3500 is premium looking, and stands out from the standard box style USTs you normally see. The remote, too, is easy to use and has a premium look and feel.</p><p><br></p><p>The 120" Vividstorm self-rising screen has exceeded my expectations. I had heard about issues with wrinkles/creases when first looking into these screens about a year or two ago, but what very slight creases are visible on the screen with no projection, completely disappear with the projector on. I have the screen placed in front of a large window, and I can't see any light pass through it. And I had expected the lift motion to be kind of jittery and shaky and was nervous about this because of it's placement on a stand behind my entertainment center, but my concerns were unnecessary; The screen raises and lowers as smooth as silk.</p><p><br></p><p>I honestly couldn't be happier with both the projector and the screen, and bundle deal makes getting them together a no-brainer.</p>