12 volt computer monitors

[Pseudemys]

Is anybody using a decent sized (15" or more) flat panel computer monitor that genuinely runs on 12v, that they could recommend? It will be used for photo editing at anchor. All the really high definition panels seem to run at 24v / 60W++ which is cutting it a bit fine in terms of liveaboard amperage.

 

[captainslarty]

You are best using a 240v model.. simply use an inverter, the loss in the inverter is negligable in the great scheme of things.

 

[CSFenwick]

I have an Iiyama Prolite 15" monitor on the boat driven directly from the boats 12V system. It uses around 2A total compared to maybe 4A when I had it powered by a small inverter.

 

[saltwater_gypsy]

Toshiba make a 15 inch, 12V LCD TV with a serial connection for PC complete with 240/12V transformer.
Model number 15VL54G.
300€ in Mallorca.
If your PC does not have a serial connector you can get a USB adaptor

PS: Well Captain what is this "great scheme of things " you speak of?????

 

[bazobeleza]

I use a standard tv / computer monitor with a direct feed from boats 12v I simply wired in the correct plug (check, double check and check again the polarity!) and dispensed with 12v transformer and attached power lead

 

[captainslarty]

Aha - the 'Great scheme of things' lol /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Well, its, at this moment, sat in La Coruna, surrounded by half a teak forest.. tins of finest varnish.. disolvente universal, paint stripper... power tools.. boxes of parts etc etc..

In the great scheme of electrical usage... well /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif - thats the case of you fit the power station and charging regime to suit your needs.. saving a couple of amps here n there makes no discernable difference.. if you want the monitor.. turn a couple of lights off, or turn the fridge down 1 degree..

Often you pay more for 12v kit than 240, especially if its a specific resolution monitor you want..

ps, the refit is becoming a 9 to 5 job.. aghhh

 

[purplerobbie]

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ps, the refit is becoming a 9 to 5 job.. aghhh

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Any more pictures of the refit?
Rob

 

[Silverado]

I use a 70w car power supply on a normal laptop. Remember that laptops operate on about 20volts so all you need is a transformer NOT and inverter because this is wasteful of power.

 

[Jorodeta]

Hope the weather still good in La Coruna, Im back in the cold North - Good to meet you and good luck with the refit.

Monitors - I have 24v and Laptop with 19" screen both on a regultor set at 12.3volts of clean power - never had any problems with voltage as this would be apperent quite quickly. Total draw with brightness turned down is well under 2 amps and even 1 depending on the usage.