12 volt flat panel tv?

[db27513]

hey everyone - new to group. I have a Catalina 30 I keep near New Bern NC. I just installed a Skyworth marine ruggidized flat screen on the bulkhead, with an articulating mount. It is great - has all kinds of inputs, screen is beautiful, and it only draws 60 watts (10 amp/hrs per movie I figure). Very happy with it so far. I keep it bungee'd down, as I just crossed the Pamlico Sound and was beaten up a bit, but came out fine.

Amazon.com: Skyworth 19" AC/DC HD LCD TV/DVD Combo- SLC-1963AW: Electronics

Question: Im looking into antenna I can hoist - anyone have any experience with a good one I could hoist? Uni directional or multi?

Thanks
Dave in NC

[svbillabong]

We've used the SyncMaster 150MP for almost five years with no problems, even though it isn't marinized. It takes a true 12 volt input, so I run it through a regulated supply (designed for car computers) that keeps the ever changing battery charge voltage at exactly 12 volts for the monitor. Jensen makes a VERY nice 12 volt one (See the Flat Panel section) and they have a 15" and 19" version..

A small Portable DVD Player is great, uses very little power and can be moved around the boat for the most comfort (ie. into the cockpit breeze when it 100 down below). KT even uses it for Yoga and exercise videos. The one we use has USB and DivX support and is multi-region (Very important if traveling overseas). You can put a slide show on a USB memory stick and bring it back into the village show them (they LOVE it). We also convert our movies to DivX on the laptop and watch them on small DVD player via the USB stick. If needed, we can also plug the video out into the larger LCD and the sound into our stereo for full theater effects or add headphones and watch a movie in bed while the other is reading or on watch. We shy away from using our computers for DVD watching because it seems like overkill to use such a precious resource that is almost impossible to get repaired/replaced in the remote locations we love.

We also know people who swear by the Video Ipod. KT and I can crowd around the portable DVD player and still feel comfortable. I think would be nearly impossible to share the ipod without a remote screen or a pair on binoculars each.

[waterworldly]

I really like the flip down option, but how of a screen can I get? Also, is there really that much electrical savings? I would like the biggest screen possible and wonder if I can get 24+ or if a regular panel would use that much more electric.

[Acoustic]

I bought this Polaroid TDX-01930B: 19" HD LCD TV/DVD Combo unit and ditched the "wall wort". It runs perfectly on 12v and I paid about $320.00 with shipping.... Deals can be had on these but they are getting a little scarce. Oh and the unit is HD 1080i..

[cooper]

Acoustic that is exactly what I want , and funny even exactly where I want to put it. R/H side forward entrance to fore berth.? But can you use it as a monitor from the computer as well?. I would like to be able to switch between so that I could be on the pilot berth in the saloon and see the chart plotter action if need be....

cheers

[rossir]

what about getting a tv tuner plug-in for you computer - for a mac, check out the elgato eyetv hybrid, 2008 edition - it supports free over the air hd broadcasts and also plugs into cable.

[mestrezat]

I bought a Sharp 24" for my boat. It came with a normal 110 plug. Is it possible to change it over to a 12 volt plug so I can get off the 110?

[Pblais]

Is it possible to change it over to a 12 volt plug so I can get off the 110?

We run ours from a small 300 watt inverter. Ours is a 15 inch Polaroid. You need to use some type of inverter. Still cheaper than a real 12 volt DC set.