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I seem to recall some posts a while ago which identified that some mainstream tv makes have the mains input power stepped down to 12v dc and therefore can be used directly connected to boat power, without paying the premium prices that are attached to "12v TV's" Any reminders what makes these are? Tried to search this without success, Thanks.
 
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I seem to recall some posts a while ago which identified that some mainstream tv makes have the mains input power stepped down to 12v dc and therefore can be used directly connected to boat power, without paying the premium prices that are attached to "12v TV's" Any reminders what makes these are? Tried to search this without success, Thanks.
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I go to the boat to get away from television, so should you!
 
They launch new models every 17 minutes. The best thing is to go to the shops, find one you like, see if it has a 12V transformer plugged in, and buy it. If it's mains-only powered, simply repeat the exercise until you are satisfied.
 
tesco dvd

it was me that put one of the origonal posts and i bought a small tesco technica tv which works ok but needs full charged batterys when starting up the dvd player but i havent used it as much as i would like as i bought it for the kids but strugle to drag them to the boat
 
danielle said:
it was me that put one of the origonal posts and i bought a small tesco technica tv which works ok but needs full charged batterys when starting up the dvd player but i havent used it as much as i would like as i bought it for the kids but strugle to drag them to the boat
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Hi Thanks
I had just recalled that it was Technika from the poster who mentioned Tesco (own brand)- I find a regular diet of G&T and TV soaps works a treat to distract SWMBO when on windy anchorages-and good for football and extra views on the weather.
Just found Tesco-Outlet on e bay which is their refurbs/customer returns/damaged packaging arm of Tesco-really low prices and with guarantees so i will give them a try!
 
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catalac08 said:
I seem to recall some posts a while ago which identified that some mainstream tv makes have the mains input power stepped down to 12v dc and therefore can be used directly connected to boat power, without paying the premium prices that are attached to "12v TV's" Any reminders what makes these are? Tried to search this without success, Thanks.
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What size screen are you looking for, we have an 11" widescreen built for 12v rather than runs on 12v... I mean it is designed for caravans, boats, car etc.

I bought from maplin, it is now discontinued, but the new model looks even better though it is 10.4" not a big drop, but it has a built in media player which is cool.

I bought B stock which looked and felt brand new, I think it had been used as a shop display model. Nikkai, which is not a bad brand. Highly recommended from me, is plenty big enough on the saloon table. digital and analogue, digital radio (though you can't turn the screen off on mine so not so useful for radio). It can also be used as a computer monitor.

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If you are looking for a 12V tv for a boat, it's a fair bet you want a small tv.

I have an August 7" tv a bit like this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/August-DA701C...tronics_Video_Televisions&hash=item4149142811 only mine is the older version that does not have the media player built in

I was lucky, I got mine from ebay as a "new seconds" for just £58

It's a brilliant little tv, will run from mains, 12V or it's own internal rechargeable battery, and receives both digital and analogue.

It's very small, perfect for a caravan or a boat.
 
catalac08 said:
I seem to recall some posts a while ago which identified that some mainstream tv makes have the mains input power stepped down to 12v dc and therefore can be used directly connected to boat power, without paying the premium prices that are attached to "12v TV's" Any reminders what makes these are? Tried to search this without success, Thanks.
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Just go into Curry Comet or Tesco. Most of the small budget TV DVD combos are 12 volt which have a screen size of 16 inches or below....Take your choice but wife might want the pink one.

Just look at the back of the TV were the power socket goes.
 
12v TV

We have an Avtex 12v Tv which works throughout Europe. Also plays DVDs.
Currently in Greece where we have at least 10 channels and at 2100 hrs there is usually a decent film in English!
 
If you've got the space and want a slightly bigger TV then one of Tesco's 24" Technika HD LCD sets runs off 12V or mains, has a Freeview decoder, a PC input and a built in DVD player, which only seems to power up when needed. Half the price of dedicated boat 12V telly's as far as I can see and works a treat. We only use it for watching movies with the kids but it's an excellent bit of kit for a couple if hundred quid. Tesco's staff didn't even realise it was 12V so yes you need to have a look at the inputs yourself, not all of their models support this.
 
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MEOS

Have a look at MEOS tv/dvd as well. I have the 12.1'' one. Suppose to run on battery but the battery is completely useless. Probably lasts only for 10 minutes. Besides this it's OK.
 
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