12V TV/VCR Combis

[tim]

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a 12V PAL TV/VCR combi suitable for being afloat?

Cheers,

Tim

 

[ToMo]

Dont recommend it at all!
1/ you can only record the channel the TV is on, no watch one prog whilst recording another.
2/ If the VCR needs repair you lost your TV too!
TôMö

 

[tim]

I take your point, but isn't the power comsumption greater for two individual units?
Tim

 

[ToMo]

Yes it is but if available power is that critical, buy the TV, sort out the power, then buy your VCR....good things come to he who waits! <G>
You might like to take a look here: http://www.roadpro.co.uk/products.php?catid=1226 and elswhere there is a lot of helpful info.
TôMö

 

[tim]

Thanks

 

[tcm]

optimax from comet. 12 inch colour, quite good. plays videos nicely etc. Also i have one spare. Any offers?

 

[Dreamers]

I Finally gave in this weekend and agreed we can have TV/video on the boat. Is this combi a good option, if so how much and where are you?

 

[Guest]

Tim

You would be better going out and buying an inverter (make sure it is both smooth enough and powerful enough), you can then buy a cheaper tv and also use it to power other mains equipment on board, such as power tools etc.

John

johnS

 

[mikewilkes]

Been trying for two days to think of a reason for having one at all. Sorry but I give in.
Mike