Wall and ceiling mounted manual and motorized projection screens operate in a similar way. Both offer the same benefits, but manual screens are less expensive. When a person is deciding between the two types of screens, they often judge based upon price only. However, price should not be the only consideration.

Manual projection screens and motorized projection screens both offer the ability for easy storage and use of a projection screen. Both can be stored away when not in use and opened easily when needed. They both are stored in their own storage compartment, helping to keep them clean and extend their life. A motorized screen not only offers convenience, but may be the only logical choice for rooms with high ceiling or very large format screens.

Manual projection screens are operated by physically pulling the screen down out of the housing. Motorized screens, on the other hand, are operated by a motor and remote, so raising or lowering them is done by a push of a button.

Motorized projection screens do offer a bit more convenience as they need no physical interaction. Additionally, manual projection screens are lighter in weight and usually can be installed by anyone, where motorized projection screens most often have to be installed by a professional due to the electrical hook up requirements.

When making the choice between an electric and manual projection screen a person really needs to consider convenience, room ceiling heights, size of the screen, a source of power, and installation costs. Assuming the screen material is identical, the overall projected image quality is going to be the same.

Hanging projection screens are very convenient to use in a situation where the screen will be getting a lot of use. Hanging screens are securely mounted on a wall or ceiling. They can either be a flat screen that remains hung or a pull up type of screen that rolls up into a casing that is also a part of the screen.

Hanging projection screens are probably one of the best known projection screens types. A couple good examples are movie screens and classroom screens. Movie screens are permanent frame style hanging screens. They are hung without the intention of taking the down. Classroom screens are often a pull down style of hanging screen. A typical classroom projection screen is mounted above the chalkboard and pulled down when needed and retracted into their casing when not in use.

Hanging projection screens may be easy to use, but they also require regular cleaning since they are exposed often to debris and dust in the air. A pull down style projection screen that has been open for a while should be cleaned before pulling it up as the debris that has settled on the surface could pose a risk for scratching on the screen surface when it is rolled up. A permanent mounted hanging screen should be cleaned to prevent the build up of debris which is damaging to the screen.

Hanging projection screens offer a way to eliminate storage concerns. They are not taken down and stored, but remain of the wall or retracted when not in use. This type of projection screen is very convenient for a situation where the projection screen will be used quite often or used on a regular basis.

Tripod projection screens are a type of that are portable. They are great for a person who needs to travel to give lectures or conduct meetings. They can turn almost any room into an instant meeting room.

Tripod projection screens offer some great benefits. They are wonderful in a situation where a projection screen is needed but there is not one available. Some areas are simply not designed for a hanging or permanent projection screen.

Tripod projection screens include housing, like a pull down screen with the addition of a collapsible tripod and extension rod to hold the raised screen.

When traveling and using a tripod projection screen often the risk for damage is greatly increased. A person using a tripod projections screen should be aware of the proper method of transporting, set up and take down and storage.

Tripod projection screens are easy to transport and come in various sizes to meet almost any need imaginable.