New 12 V TV required

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Hi All,

Am in the market for a new 12v TV.

Looking for a TV/DVD Combo that can play Mpeg4 movies via USB, HD & Freeview etc

18" should do us as although we like our TV we don't want to overpower the salon.

Not really sure on what the best/most reliable brands are so looking for your experiences/recommendations.

Budget is up to £500 but would hope to find something suitable in the £350 range.

Many thanks

Andy
 
We got our 19" combo (TV not Pizza!!) from Asda for just over £100, not advertised as 12v but noticed in the shop it ran off a 12v transformer so bought it!
Was branded Luxor but I think they are Polaroid now, Check before you take one as not all are 12v.
 
I bought a 22" logik TV/DVD from Dixons with all the above for £135. Dark blue or white and very slim. Excellent viewing from almost any angle and its LED so very little draw on the juice. I was so pleased with it I picked up another one for my sons bedroom. It also has a built in record function.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LOGIK-1080p-Freeview-Player-HDMI-USB-12V/dp/B00CSMQCFK

Only 37watts!
 
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We have a 12v 18" combo AVTEX which is not the cheapest but is supposed to be designed for the boaty/caravan changing heat/damp environment allgedly! Anyway, its been reliable for a couple of years and all works fine.
 
Have a look at the Avtex models. I have had one for the last 5 years, the quality seems superb. It has a built in DVD player, works off the mains or 12 volt and the viewing angle is very good.

Previously had a Tesco model which was mains operated but as per above reply, it worked off a 12 volt transformer, so in theory should work direct from the 12 volt system without requiring shorepower. Unfortunately, this particular model was obviously highly voltage sensitive as it failed due to the voltage spike, when on the shorepower most chargers send out around 13.8V or more, same applies for when the engine is running. Therefore a television that requires a consistent 12v to operate may not work.

The Avtex doesn't seem to be as sensitive as over the last 5 years it has worked on voltages ranging from 11.5v upto 14.5v.
 
Actionmat said:
Blimey! I didn't realise those Cellos were made in the UK. Very nice to see, I wish I'd had a look at them now.
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I doubt they are made in the UK, probably a UK company but manufactured in China to a spec and branded I would think. That is generally how it works now, I have a similar set up in the pipeline.

Mike.
 
Matt341 said:
Previously had a Tesco model which was mains operated but as per above reply, it worked off a 12 volt transformer, so in theory should work direct from the 12 volt system without requiring shorepower. Unfortunately, this particular model was obviously highly voltage sensitive as it failed due to the voltage spike, when on the shorepower most chargers send out around 13.8V or more, same applies for when the engine is running. Therefore a television that requires a consistent 12v to operate may not work.
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I have a voltage stabiliser in line for my 12 volt TV that protects against voltage spikes.
About £15 from Amazon.
Problem solved.
 
MikeBrazier said:
I doubt they are made in the UK, probably a UK company but manufactured in China to a spec and branded I would think. That is generally how it works now, I have a similar set up in the pipeline.

Mike.
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I've learnt something new. I'm a bit miffed as I look for the country of manufacture, buy British wherever possible and avoid chinese goods for ethical reasons. I feel a bit cheated.

Please excuse the drift.
 
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The boat that I have just bought has a 240v flat screen TV. Presumably it runs on low voltage through a transformer inside. Would it be practical to dig about inside, test the voltage out of the transformer, and connect the correct voltage to run it from a 12v power supply, or will this all be built into the circuit board?
 
Barleycorn said:
The boat that I have just bought has a 240v flat screen TV. Presumably it runs on low voltage through a transformer inside. Would it be practical to dig about inside, test the voltage out of the transformer, and connect the correct voltage to run it from a 12v power supply, or will this all be built into the circuit board?
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In theory you can - but I really wouldn't want to try. Much better just to run it off an inverter
 
I wouldn't fancy messing with it either, but inverters use electricity while converting, so a 240 TV will always use more juice than its 12v equivalent.
 
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