MaxTheater

[lilbudda]

http://www.maxtheater.com/

Has anyone had any experience with this product? It sounds interesting. And for $16.95, I figure its's worth a shot... but is it worth monkeying around my whole living room?

THere should be a TechTV special on it tonight, so we'll see...

[Ioman]

Tell me what TechTV says, this looks pretty weird to me.

[Porsche911]

looks like a scam to me, I would be curious to see what TechTV says. And I am certainly not putting a hole in my wall for my TV either haha.

[brianj]

I would be leary of any 'company' that has a post office box as a main way to contact them...with no phone number provided as well. I've heard of the lenses before (garbage reviews), and IMO if you can build the thing out of cardboard...you get what you pay for. Or less.

[Gatesov]

Another thing to consider is that you are enlarging a picture of a TV so the quality they claim to have is only as good as the tv you put in the box. So if you look at a low res picture and then enlarge it, guess what you get a large picture with big pixels and even more loss of resolution. Pretty nice scam though, think I might try that with my computer monitor, should be able to find one of those lens some where around here.....Man I could be playing starcraft with life size creatures.

[techfreak]

Originally posted by brianj
I would be leary of any 'company' that has a post office box as a main way to contact them...with no phone number provided as well. I've heard of the lenses before (garbage reviews), and IMO if you can build the thing out of cardboard...you get what you pay for. Or less.

I think you hit the nail on the head. This just looks way to weird to me. You usually get what you pay for.

BTW, lilbudda, why not choose an avatar. They just uploaded a ton of cool ones.

[ECA]

Here is the entire contents list of the MaxTheater kit:
Two 6x Projection TV Fresnel Lenses
4 sets of assembly guides
Extensive troubleshooting guide
Do it yourself projection screen instructions.
Plus these free Extras:

LCD Projector plans (including 900 pages of LCD projector discussions)
Electronics wholesale list(s)
6 Do it yourself home theater audio project guides



YOU GUYS didnt even read the site.
Its a box for your TV, with Lenses to project the TV image.
NOT good in day light, and unless you got a 1000+lumens contrast.. It REALLY sucks... THIS is OLD. been seeing it sence 1967.

[Archon]

I read it!

[Ioman]

umm I read it too ECA. :)

[ECA]

2 plastic lenses, and sides(cardboard) to block the sides, probably with metal foil.

Unless you can get 1000+ Lumens from the contrast, forget it.

[Lito]

There are here a video explain.
mms://stream.techtv.com/windows/thescreensavers/2003/ss030822b_165_0.asf

Saludos Lito.

[ECA]

Originally posted by Lito
There are here a video explain.
mms://stream.techtv.com/windows/thescreensavers/2003/ss030822b_165_0.asf

Saludos Lito.

What is this?? rather a LINK to the ASF file then straight to the ASF file.

[neuroking]

Originally posted by ECA
What is this?? rather a LINK to the ASF file then straight to the ASF file.

Go here:
http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/products/story/0,24330,3506019,00.html

[brianj]

Weren't these things discussed in part here some time ago? In a nutshell...you get what you pay for..probably less.

[ECA]

Thats about right.

[Unregistered]

hey guys....
these systems are simple use of optics... they use a fresnel lens....
do not listen to anyone who tells you that you will get a plasma quality pic... you will not
however you will get a good repro of your tv.... so if tyou have a crummy tv it will suck... If you have a good quality 13" to 19" tv with good contrast it rocks for the price
as to resolution, normal tv is not hdtv anyways so you do need to sit farther back even wuith a projector
as to lumens, fresnel lenses were invented in late 1870s. They are what made a simple lamp in a lighthouse be seen up to 21 miles away
now if you want to try one you do not need to lose your shirt....
you can get them on ebay for 9.99 for the lens and the plans. I got mine from your_brown_eyed_girl ... It was the easiest thing too... I just paid with visa through paypal

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15079&item=3049905017

she even throws in shipping for free by airmail... I just finished putting mine together last week and it works great in the basement

Fred

[t1mmy]

found a link on coolshit.com for this "ghetto tv" contraption and figured it was too good to be true. image brightness is an obvious shortcoming; who watches tv in complete darkness all the time? plus who wants captions reversed when they watch tv? imagine watching a news headline or stock ticker in reverse, not to mention your on-screen program guide if you have cable or a dish. then there's the problem of the remote control. if your tv is stuffed into a cardboard box, how's the infrared signal gonna get to the tv? and just where the hell do you put this contraption? under the coffee table? isn't it a bit of a fire hazard to stuff your tv into cardboard box, anyway? maybe someone will put an end to this by suing these guys after their cool new maxTheater.com or webTV100inch.com "big screen" ghetto tv sets their living room on fire. gimme a break.

for more info and reviews from people who actually fell for this scam, see
http://www.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/3/1107.html

t1

[Archon]

I dont really umm.. know how to say it, but it says right on the page what it is. -- If someone was stupid enough to not read the facts, they deserve to lose their $17

[blainB]

It is a rip off don't do it. There is no number to them, and no way of getting in touch and they don't respond to emails

[ECA]

BB, HOW old is this thread???

[JnrBhoy]

Excuse the language,but this Max Theater is con!!Had a spare £25 in acount so went for it, worst that could happen.......big screen for the kids,but after weeks of waiting! SUPRISE!! No Delivery!! not a sausage!! so if anyone was wondering if its worth it? !!!!!!!!!!NO!!!!!!!!! is it a con? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S If anyone finds out how to get in touch with them let me know!! :cheers not getting any reply! :censored

[brianj]

Weren't these things discussed in part here some time ago? In a nutshell...you get what you pay for..probably less.

Unfortunately.....you got less. Very sorry to hear this.

[mindping]

i am good at researching -after i make the purchase- bah

anyways i ordered maxtheater.. i knew it was some sort of cheap kit

i received thres 6x 7" by 10" frsenel lens'

and plans that were worse then what i had imagined..

but playing with the les' on a descent 21" is fun

picture is descent expect for around the edges

anyone else done anything new with them that is not lcd

[ECA]

Umm,
You can make a GREAT out door cooker with them...
Foil box, and lens above the meat...

[coolminded74]

Hi every body!
Max theater is a 'Big Fraud' and dont ship out of country or they dont ship at all :argue
they use USPS in thier dreams :rotfl without any proof and after getting money they block your email address. i have checked them thrice with different email accounts. They only reply if u want to know how to pay them ? :dunno

So u guys living away from MAXTHEATER must not waste money by sending them , use that money to buy some chips and burger ;) i have wasted 60$ ;) :sponge (this is the burger i ignored !)
Asif :cheers

[ECA]

Excuse me...
YOU PAID $60... I am VERY sorry.
I will admit that anything over $20 is to much, for what this item IS.

[brianj]

I think the only way I would even spend time with one is if it fell out of my box of Fruity Pebbles in the morning (they rock! :rock ). After about an hour of frying ants in the hot sun with it, I'd probly toss it out....

[ECA]

let me do it THIS way...

I saw these when I WAS A KID....
Thought WOW.. ASKED mom what it was, and she told me...
1st thought "CRAP"

And NOw Im over 40, and it would STILL be neet for a solar still. At $20.

[infoseczmann]

Here is what the Better Business Bureau has to say!

Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Washington,
North Idaho & Montana
508 W. Sixth Avenue; Suite 401
Spokane, WA 99204

BBB Reliability Report

Max Theater
P O Box 30381
Spokane, WA 99223

General Information

Original Business Start Date: January 2002
Principal : Mr. Tom Delanoy Owner
Phone Number: (509) 999-3968
Fax Number: (509) 448-0903
Membership Status: No
Type-of-Business Classification: Internet Shopping Services

The information in this report has either been provided by the company, or has been compiled by the Bureau from other sources.

BBB Membership

On January 27, 2004 this company's membership in the BBB was revoked by the BBB's Board of Directors due to failure to cooperate with the BBB on advertising matters.

Customer Experience

Based on BBB files, this company has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau due to unanswered complaint(s). The company has resolved most complaint(s) presented by the Bureau; however, the Bureau did not receive a response to other complaint(s).

Complaints concern delay in the delivery of the ordered product. In addition, the company failed to respond to the Bureau concerning their website advertising by providing substantiation or making modifications. The company offers a product that magnifies the picture of your existing television.

Additional Information

Additional Doing-Business-As Names: maxtheater.com
MyImax.com
Additional Phone Numbers: 509-448-0903

Here is the link.

http://www.spokane.bbb.org/commonreport.html?compid=17000844&national=Y

[llbbl]

I would trust BBB. Don't buy this MaxTheater product.

[Dir Noc]

Here is a link to show what the actual thing is...

http://www.xbreporter.com/big_screen_tv.php

[brianj]

Thanks for reviving this beaten horse...I still think it's garbage :sponge

[Ioman]

Here is a link to show what the actual thing is...

http://www.xbreporter.com/big_screen_tv.php

Looks like an advertisement, do you own this site?

[angeltcs]

hi~~~
i hv bought the lens but i lost the instrucment CD password.....can u guys pls send me the password !TQ~~~(angeltcs77@yahoo.com)

[brianj]

This is a joke, right?

[angeltcs]

anyone hv the password of the e-book CD(maxtheater)? i hv lost it......

[angeltcs]

not a joke ......>.<

[brianj]

I would contact the people that you got the ebook from...they should be able to provide you with a key as long as you can provide proof of purchase.

[angeltcs]

I bought it from maxtheater inc is around 24 september 2004. i don't receive any resit from them so i don't know what proof I can give. On the envelope.They just have a serial number of the United States Postal Service : LC430524807US Recieve name : Tan Chean Suan.Thank You for ur help.......!!!! =)

[ECA]

The orriginal sender may supply one...
OR if you used a check/credit card, that is a reciept.

[angeltcs]

this is the maxtheater order form : http://angeltcs.4t.com/order_form.htm

[Bullfrog13]

I also sent for this product more out of curiosity than anything. I never expected much but i couldnt be bothered making my own for the sake of a bit of money.
Burned I got nicely as I kinda thought i would.
Never got nothing and cant contact them. I ve notified the local authorities in my area yesterday and they assure me theyll look into it. Maybe they will probly they wont.
I just want to wake up one day and see on the news that the former scammer from maxtheater was bashed within an inch of his life by a disgruntled customer. Personally Id go the extra inch.

[ECA]

Then call that company and ask...for a reciept... Or show you payment PAYPAL/Visa/Check

[Dir Noc]

Looks like an advertisement, do you own this site?

I wouldn't advertise a piece of a trash.

[Ioman]

I wouldn't advertise a piece of a trash.


Oops sorry about that.

[sdt532000]

liers cuz still i didnt my credit back i was get couple set and sent them back
but they dont send me my credit
this thing is bull..it :sponge :sponge

[ECA]

with many companies,
CREDITS take up to 6 weeks...Dont matter if it was Check/money order/credit card or cash...

[skeletor]

...at: http://www.diyprojectorcompany.com/designs/index.htm

[Jubei]

...at: http://www.diyprojectorcompany.com/designs/index.htm

if you really want the BEST diy projector site, check out www.lumenlab.com

no BS. :vivi

[ECA]

not bad..
But have you done it?
DID notice something...
NOt that many Different ppl posting in the forums...
ALOT of the same ppl in the pics.

This may not SOUND important, but it is.
Frameing on the pics is the SAME.. But did see some NICe pics..