Rec | MY PROJECTOR

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Projector>conventional TV. Roku plugged in on projector was a huge advancement. I get a plain white wall during the day and a massive screen by night! Also you fully cannot watch TV unless it’s a rainy day or night because the lighting won’t work

@therese

Mar 7, 2024

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