Stars Under the Stars
What It Is: Looking for a fun way to gather the family round this summer? Instead of heading to that ice cold movie theatre, why not host a movie party in your backyard? It’s totally possible with the help of this cool projector from Epson. The PowerLite Home Cinema 2040 3D 1080p 3LCD Projector serves up brilliant images and sound thanks to its built-in speakers, huge brightness and contrast abilities, and the ability to project up to 300″ virtually anywhere. It can easily hook up to your gaming system, streaming system or Blu-Ray player so you can have cinema quality showings right in the comfort of your home – indoors or outdoors. Just add home popped popcorn and some comfy seating!
Who It’s For: Your mom and dad, to host the grandkids. Your son or daughter, for their new home. Your tech-obsessed spouse, to at least get them to breathe fresh air while consuming media.
What It Costs: $899
Where It’s At: Buy it here
BONUS entry into my Find of the Month giveaway – tell me in the comments below, what do you think of this nifty gift idea?
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It’s a great idea but I don’t think I would use it enough to justify the cost.
Very cool although a bit beyond my budget. Would be really nice for big family get togethers outside on a nice summer evening.
This would make for a great community evening under the stars watching flicks at the cottage.
This would make for fun family and friend gatherings. I’m not sure how often I would use it.
very expensive
Cool idea, hopefully it works well in daylight and not just in the evening. It sounds like a great idea in the backyard until the mosquitos come out.
Would be nice for a family that would use it; I would not.
This is not something that I would use enough to warrant the cost of this projector.
A backyard movie is a great idea. I am a subscriber.
Wow, our immediate family has over 60 members and growing every year, this projector would enable us all to view movies together! I’m a subscriber and would love to win it.
I would love to have neighbourhood movie nights under the stars…so cool!
What a great idea for summer parties!
A movie night in the back yard sounds like a great idea for friends and neighbours to get together. Thanks for the suggestion.
Great gift idea! We would definitely use it!
Bonus Find of the Month: Parrot Entry: I’ve always like the idea of having a projector instead of a big tv & it’s more economical ‘cept when the bulb goes but even then!
I love the idea of getting the whole family together for movie night!
I ithnk this would make a great gift; however, its too pricey for an individual gift
Seems very expensive toy unless you are a rich cottage owner
Expensive, but very useful.
Love to own one but a bit too expensive!
I think the kids would absolutely love this for camping out in the backyard.
Great if you can afford it.
My son camps every weekend this would be great for his family. I agree though a little pricey
My husband would love to this!!!!
Not for me…not unless I end up renovating my basement into a home theatre!!
Great gift idea.
I would love this for our basement!
It sure is unique and a great family gift idea!
I would probably not use it much and it is very pricey but it is a cool idea
This is really neat. Great for a family party.
Great idea for family time but quite pricey.