BLUF: This lightweight portable speaker packs a lot of features in a small package. This speaker is perfect for those who need a mobile package and will be hosting small groups. You may recall that my first projector was the Brookstone pocket projector. Even though it has an internal speaker the sound was a bit tinny and … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: In terms of value,[easyazon_link identifier=”B00KUIYUP8″ locale=”US” nw=”y” tag=”backyardmov05-20″ cart=”y”]these glasses are the best DLP Link 3D glasses[/easyazon_link]. When I upgraded my projector to the Optoma HD141X projector I was just looking to improve the size of the picture and with the added brightness, maybe be able to start my movies a little earlier. … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: The Tiki Island King tiki torch is the perfect affordable reusable torch. I live in Hawaii, I have a backyard, I am pretty sure that it is a law that if you want to entertain outside (and we do everything outside here) you need to own tiki torches. Tiki torches are great for … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: I bought this projector for the reasonable cost, it has met all my expectations and more. I loved my Brookstone Pocket Projector, but it didn’t produce enough lumens to give me the size of picture that I wanted. After sufficiently pestering my wife with my plans for our backyard theater, she finally relented … [Read more…]
I am a huge fan of 3D movies. I had a 3D capable TV before I got my projector and while it was neat, at just 42” it was a novelty. When I got the projector, I knew I wanted to watch some dumb summer blockbusters in full 3D in my own backyard. I will … [Read more…]
I am a huge Craigslist fan, behind Amazon it is my favorite place to shop. However, anyone who has done a significant amount dealing on Craigslist has been burned a time or two, myself included. Here are a few tips to make sure you come out on top or at even on your next Craigslist … [Read more…]
If you want to host a backyard movie event there are a few basic elements that you need to have lined up. Projector, Media Source, Screen, and Sound (PMSS). Projector: There are a ton of projectors out there that will fill this bill and it is easy to get overwhelmed. Remember, the novelty of watching … [Read more…]
Like I have said before, I started out using my projector on the side of my camper, but we had to sell the camper when we moved. Admittedly, it was a pretty expensive screen! My new house didn’t have a large plain wall suitable for displaying movies on. My garage door was too textured and … [Read more…]
The Brookstone Pocket Projector was my first projector. I saw it in a Brookstone catalogue and pitched it to my wife as a potential Christmas gift. It is 4” x 4” X 1” so plenty small and it is rechargeable with a 2 hour internal battery that can be used to charge items (cellphones, tablets, … [Read more…]