[negrini]

This is a bit long, but I need to share my disappointment. I did installed a LG 22 on my bunk, mounted a bit high to allow more viewing spots, but am somehow dispointed. Since seated space is limited, like any other boat, every spot count when watching a movie by those rainny nights. This TV has a limited vertical angle (manual says 160dg V) making any spot close to it innefective. If you look any small LCD from a low angle, says 15 degree, you'll notice a picture almost black or "sepia like", , and this makes for even more limited viewing spots. I did research several TVs and found only models above 26" not presenting such problem, but this size takes 140W, just too much. There is no good LED on small size. I learned there are several LCD technology, but market ask for cheaper unities, so the only TV that provide a perfect vertical viewing angle is AQUOS at 19", the closest size I found ... a bit small. My perfect TV would have, at minimum, a large Vertical angle LCD (100% of them has almost 180dg Horizontal), around 24", using LED at backlight, accepting HDMI and Video Composite. 12V powered would be a must. Have you found similar problem, have yu fixed it ? What TV you have installed ? Thank you for your thoughts .....

 

[MJBrown]

Negrini, I installed a 32" Samsung LCD and mounted it on the STBD bulkhead in the salon. Looks great and is easily viewed from all seats. Got it last fall through Crutchfield for a great price.
Mike

 

[trantor12020]

Mounted mine on a swivel arm. I can articular TV left-right up-down. no viewing angle problem.

 

[negrini]

Doesn't it drain your batts ? I have 3 little animals watching DVD and gaming for hours ....

 

[Stillraining]

Here ya go

 

[TSOJOURNER]

Perfect TV for a boat? One that doesn't work to use as an anchor!

 

[chef2sail]

Toshiba 26'' LCD HD DVD Combo...on an articualting arm so viewing angles is a none isssue. Folds flat against the wall...thin.2.5 inch....digital tuner...energy star so low draw....

We use it in an inverter. You will have a very hard time finding a quality 12 volt.

Dave

 

[danielgoldberg]

We installed a Sharp 26" with integral DVD player. We have it mounted on a bulkhead and is viewable from multiple angles. I can't say that we view it from extreme "up/down" angles. Seems to me your problem might be one of a mount, rather than the TV itself.

 

[rikhall]

Perfect TV for a boat? One that doesn't work to use as an anchor!

Only 15 posts and so smart so soon!

We too will pass on the "TV on a boat"

Give us books, friends new and old and a place to swim.

Cheers

Rik

 

[L02314564]

Here ya go

Still Raining, I really like those. Where can I get a pair of them?

 

[Stillraining]

Still Raining, I really like those. Where can I get a pair of them?

Cool eh?....

South Korea......Sorry Mate...they havent hit the street yet.... I know...would be perfict for when all my women want to watch ANOTHER chick flik and I want Capt Ron....

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[jackytdunaway]

i have a 12 volt 15" and am looking for a 12 volt 19"-22' that is no taller than 14" if anyone knows of any. Polaroid used to make one but i think they quit.

 

[SailorNate]

I lost my TV in a divorce several years back. At the time I felt it was a great loss, but turned out to be alright, for me anyhow. Maybe something like this. might be an option? small, internal battery and uses DC to power it, instead of a wall wart you could regulate the boats 12v down to 5v to run this thing very economically, power wise. At about 300-350 clams they are a little pricey compared to a small LCD. The downside being not as much definition as a TV and poor performance in bright light. Plus you will have to have a pc or other AV device (game console, tuner, laptop) to supply signal.

Nate