# Personal IMAX Theatres Bring the Experience Home With the TOOB Dome Television By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toob-dome-television References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/08/27/toob-immersive-omni-directional-personal-screens/) & [thinkoutofbox](http://thinkoutofbox.com/) Seeing a movie at an illustrious [IMAX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envy-x360) thatre is an experience of a life that you can now bring home with the TOOB dome television, a new innovation in TV technology that puts a [projector in front of a mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-holographic-projector) that is reflected onto the screen. The TOOB dome television is large enough to sit a few people in front of it (3 feet x 6 feet) and an outdoor one can be bought that is significantly larger (8 feet x 16 feet). The TOOB dome television goes for around $1,400. The technology is quite simple, which is why the TOOB dome television is a great entertainment center for all your movie/TV watching and gaming needs! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personal IMAX Theaters:** New options for affordable in-home theater experiences are creating opportunities for personalized and immersive entertainment. - **Large Screen Television Technology:** Advances in TV technology, such as reflective mirrors and projectors, are driving consumer demand for larger and more immersive screens. - **Outdoor Home Entertainment:** With larger outdoor options available for TOOB dome televisions, the trend towards outdoor living and entertaining is being embraced in new ways. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to innovate and create new products that enhance the at-home entertainment experience. - **Home Theater Installation:** Companies and professionals in the home theater installation industry can explore the greater demand for personalized, large-screen theater experiences and offer more affordable options for consumers. - **Outdoor Living and Landscaping:** The outdoor living and landscaping industry can explore new opportunities for incorporating large-screen technology, such as the TOOB dome television, into outdoor entertainment spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tiltable Entertainment Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangbei-mp1-max.md) - [Immersive Imaginative TV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-magnit-active-micro-led-tv.md) - [Cinematic Triple-Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valerion-visionmaster-max.md) - [Opulent All-in-One Theater Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awol-theater-3500x.md) - [Small Space 4K Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimea-thor-t50.md) - [Laser Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epiqvision-mini.md) - [Budget-Friendly Laser Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formovie.md) - [Accessible Entertainment Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formovie-xming-episode-one-projector.md) - [Curvilinear Home Theater Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomvdic-p2000ustrgb.md)