CONCLUSION

   Prior to stumbling across VIVIDSTORM I have to admit that I had given up on using a good projection/projector screen for my reviews. Sure, I could always use a wall in the lab for a fixed screen by pushing one of my desks back whenever I had to finish a projector review but aside the fact that this would require time, I just don’t think such a screen would last long (remember, I bring my cats at the office/lab quite often). So motorized floor rising screens are not just easy to find space for and install, they also keep the screen safe from external “threats”, pets included. Now since some of you will be wondering it takes exactly 30 seconds for the screen to extend all the way to its highest point (remember, by default the screen height is maxed out) so it’s quite fast (chances are your projector and/or media player will not finish starting up much faster than that). By bundling two remote controls (white RF, black IR) VIVIDSTORM gives you 2 different ways to control the S ALR Obsidian screen and that's certainly something everyone should welcome. The wireless projection trigger also makes a fine addition although I’m still not 100% certain i like extending/retracting the screen whenever i turn the projector on/off. That being said i do have a single concern in regards to the VIVIDSTORM S ALR Obsidian floor rising screen (all motorized screens for that matter) and it has to do with its endurance through time. Basically, i have no idea just how long the AC power supply, motor or even the metal brackets will last before a replacement is needed. Needless to say however i will be using this screen for my regular projector reviews (and to watch movies in general whenever i have the time) so if part of it ends up failing one day i will be sure to update this review.

   Thanks to a currently valid discount code (5% off with RC5OFF8130) the 100-inch S ALR Obsidian floor rising screen by VIVIDSTORM currently retails for USD665 plus shipping (VIVIDSTORM.COM) a price tag which will probably seem as a lot to some people. Personally, i think everything comes down to which projector model one owns (or intends to own) and whether or not space is an issue. With that out of the way i really think that floor rising screens are extremely convenient and as for the S ALR Obsidian model by VIVIDSTORM well it may not be the best projection screen out in the market today but it really does deliver everything I’d look for in a screen and for that it gets the Golden Award.

PROS

- Image Quality
- Floor Rising Model (Space Saving / Installation Ease)
- Motorized
- Build Quality
- 4 Different Controls
- Available In Black & White Colors
- Available Inches (72 through 150)
- Adjustable Screen Height
- Screen Protection

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Standard & Long Throw Projectors Only (Compatibility)
- Device Length & Weight