ccscott49
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can anybody remember a thread about a reasonable priced led/lcd tv, made in Australia I think, with dvd bult in etc? Cabt find it searching anywhere, but remember it was on here, somewhere.
led/lcd television.
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chippysmith
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theoldsalt
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I bought a 19 inch TV with DVD and Freeview which runs off either 220vAC or 12vDC with very low power consumption currently on offer from Tesco at less than £99. Very pleased with it.
Richard10002
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I think the Australian TV is made by Kogan. Look like just the job for boating!
They have a web site and you can buy online. You can also buy the 12v connector from them.
They have a web site and you can buy online. You can also buy the 12v connector from them.
ccscott49
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Thanks all, Kogan it is!!
theoldsalt
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ccscott49
I had look at the Kogan. It seems identical to the Tesco model but more expensive and is only available mail order which can cause warranty problems. I still recommend Tesco.
I had look at the Kogan. It seems identical to the Tesco model but more expensive and is only available mail order which can cause warranty problems. I still recommend Tesco.
bammylovechops
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Tesco +1, bought a 19" tv with built in freeview and DVD for around £100, great picture and no probs.
EugeneR
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Another +1 for Tesco's cheap LED TV with DVD... nice resolution compared to our boat's old LCD which I've given away as it didn't have HD...
Works from 240v or boat's 12v supply without any issues (I'm aware of possible voltage fluctuations but the TV copes well with them, even when starting the engine).
It's super-light - weighs less than any of the brackets I bought to mount the TV with (I wanted to get perfect positioning and maximum flatness so bought a couple of different options).
Works from 240v or boat's 12v supply without any issues (I'm aware of possible voltage fluctuations but the TV copes well with them, even when starting the engine).
It's super-light - weighs less than any of the brackets I bought to mount the TV with (I wanted to get perfect positioning and maximum flatness so bought a couple of different options).
Paragon
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I think this may be what you were looking for!
http://www.kogan.co.uk/shop/19-hd-led-tv-dvd-pvr-hd-tuner-kogan-pro-led/
Hope it helps!
http://www.kogan.co.uk/shop/19-hd-led-tv-dvd-pvr-hd-tuner-kogan-pro-led/
Hope it helps!
Rivers & creeks
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Conachair
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theoldsalt
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Conachair,
We have just checked the Tesco website and we believe our exact model has been replaced. We bought it some time ago. Unfortunately all the paperwork is onboard with the TV but from memory it was rated at 30w on 12v so the current would be 2.5amp. We chose the model precisely for the low consumption. It appears now that the latest equivalent may consume more power.
We have just checked the Tesco website and we believe our exact model has been replaced. We bought it some time ago. Unfortunately all the paperwork is onboard with the TV but from memory it was rated at 30w on 12v so the current would be 2.5amp. We chose the model precisely for the low consumption. It appears now that the latest equivalent may consume more power.
theoldsalt
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Conachair
But beware not all portable TVs run off 12v input. Some will only run off 220v input (the drop to 12v DC is achieved internally). The 12v DC models have a power adaptor in the mains cable similar to laptop PCs.
That is the advantage of going along to the Tesco store to have a look at the models to check input voltages as the specs do not show this and inverters (if required) are power hungry.
But beware not all portable TVs run off 12v input. Some will only run off 220v input (the drop to 12v DC is achieved internally). The 12v DC models have a power adaptor in the mains cable similar to laptop PCs.
That is the advantage of going along to the Tesco store to have a look at the models to check input voltages as the specs do not show this and inverters (if required) are power hungry.
Conachair
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Cheers, I've vague memories of one pulling about 1.5a somewhere on a thread a while ago. I'll be living on the hook again one day so power is everything.
Richard10002
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I'm looking at the Tesco website and can't see any TVs that say they run on 12v. Can you post a link?
Many thanks,
Richard
Mrnotming
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12v LCD
Best look at the backs of the sets.
I was told by the salesman in Carrefour that he had no 12v TV's. Snooped around and found a Manhattan brand, maybe Techwood in the UK or Bush or Finlux. (all Vestel Turkey or Chinese).Could be Thompson either!The sales guy was surprised he had it!
The one I got is 720p 22" with DVD and .AVI and works on the boat brilliantly.No doubt it will be hefty on 12v.The screen seems massive compared to the 10" Tokai we junked.(Put it beside the bins outside the marina gate with the remote taped to the top.Gone 10 mins later!Probably on a spycam setup by now!
As I can never get the anchor to set in the good spots anyway I expect it will be on the marina mains a lot!
Just realised it has a VGA input for the lappy.Maybe CMaps wall sized!
Good sailing and boating to all.
Best look at the backs of the sets.
I was told by the salesman in Carrefour that he had no 12v TV's. Snooped around and found a Manhattan brand, maybe Techwood in the UK or Bush or Finlux. (all Vestel Turkey or Chinese).Could be Thompson either!The sales guy was surprised he had it!
The one I got is 720p 22" with DVD and .AVI and works on the boat brilliantly.No doubt it will be hefty on 12v.The screen seems massive compared to the 10" Tokai we junked.(Put it beside the bins outside the marina gate with the remote taped to the top.Gone 10 mins later!Probably on a spycam setup by now!
As I can never get the anchor to set in the good spots anyway I expect it will be on the marina mains a lot!
Just realised it has a VGA input for the lappy.Maybe CMaps wall sized!
Good sailing and boating to all.
Mrnotming
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12v LCD
P.S.
For those arriving in Ireland with TV's onboard, apart from the dangers of "Mrs.Brown'sBoys" please note that Digital reception is MPEG-4 with teletext MHEG-5.
RTE call this system Saorview (Saor = Free) so "Freeview" in Gaelic.
Wales has switched over so we get nice overspill on the Wexford Coast but not with rabbit's ears.
Northern Ireland is still some way off switchover.
The Republic of Ireland the larger portion will I think switch off 2012.
So really no rush to junk Analogue sets on boats yet in the Irish Sea.
And before some wag remarks.......
good etc.
P.P.S.
www.boards.ie has lots of threads about "Saorview"
P.S.
For those arriving in Ireland with TV's onboard, apart from the dangers of "Mrs.Brown'sBoys" please note that Digital reception is MPEG-4 with teletext MHEG-5.
RTE call this system Saorview (Saor = Free) so "Freeview" in Gaelic.
Wales has switched over so we get nice overspill on the Wexford Coast but not with rabbit's ears.
Northern Ireland is still some way off switchover.
The Republic of Ireland the larger portion will I think switch off 2012.
So really no rush to junk Analogue sets on boats yet in the Irish Sea.
And before some wag remarks.......
good etc.
P.P.S.
www.boards.ie has lots of threads about "Saorview"
theoldsalt
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Richard10002,
I made the point in a previous post that the specs do not normally indicate whether the TV input is 12vDC or 220vAC.
The best way is to look at the back of the set. If input is 12vDC it will be labelled as such (on the TV) and the mains cable will have a power adaptor in it (to change 220vAC to 12vDC) similar to laptop PC cables. If the input is 220vAC, the lead will be a plain cable with no power adaptor (sometimes called a "kettle lead")
These TVs are not specifically made to run on 12vDC. It is just that the manufacturers put the power adaptor inside the TV and sometimes in the supply cable.
However a word or two of caution. Some of these 12VDC TVs are sensitve to higher voltages and using them when the batteries are being charged (14.8V) could damage them. So it is advised to run them through a 12vDC stabaliser (or not run the battery charger at the same time)
TVs specifically designed for portable use in boats and caravans at 12v tend to be more expensive.
I made the point in a previous post that the specs do not normally indicate whether the TV input is 12vDC or 220vAC.
The best way is to look at the back of the set. If input is 12vDC it will be labelled as such (on the TV) and the mains cable will have a power adaptor in it (to change 220vAC to 12vDC) similar to laptop PC cables. If the input is 220vAC, the lead will be a plain cable with no power adaptor (sometimes called a "kettle lead")
These TVs are not specifically made to run on 12vDC. It is just that the manufacturers put the power adaptor inside the TV and sometimes in the supply cable.
However a word or two of caution. Some of these 12VDC TVs are sensitve to higher voltages and using them when the batteries are being charged (14.8V) could damage them. So it is advised to run them through a 12vDC stabaliser (or not run the battery charger at the same time)
TVs specifically designed for portable use in boats and caravans at 12v tend to be more expensive.
ccscott49
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I want a 32" TV, and cant see the equivalent one on the tesco site, with DVD player, and all the bells and whistles etc. etc. So may still go with the Kogan, but thanks for the heads up!
Also not bothered about 12v, as we are 24v (dont want anymore 24-12 converters) and I have an inverter running all the time for other mains operated stuff, fridge, freezer etc.
Also not bothered about 12v, as we are 24v (dont want anymore 24-12 converters) and I have an inverter running all the time for other mains operated stuff, fridge, freezer etc.
Bobc
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I have just taken delivery of a 22"Kogan TV/DVD.
It is actually a 12v unit, and if you want to run it from the mains, you use an adaptor (like what you get with a laptop).
Seems to work ok.
It is actually a 12v unit, and if you want to run it from the mains, you use an adaptor (like what you get with a laptop).
Seems to work ok.